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Mary Kalibbala Makokha

Nairobi

Summary

Proven capacity to coordinate teams and lead research & technical fieldwork in East Africa; experienced in community-based approaches, gained from development cooperation and refugee camp roles. 12+ years managing hydrological and water resources projects; 5+ years in leadership of multi-expert teams, overseeing deliverables, logistics, and reporting for up to 10 technical staff. Hydrological & hydrogeological assessments, water modelling (SWAT, MODFLOW, HEC HMS/RAS, WEAP), climate change impact analysis, groundwater quality monitoring, proposal writing. Advanced in GIS and remote sensing tools; statistical and hydrological software (R, FORTRAN, ARC-GIS, HEC tools, IMAGEJ).

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer, Dept. of Geography

Kenyatta University
08.2015 - Current
  • Delivering Lectures and Course Instruction
  • Designing and Updating Curriculum
  • Supervising Student Research and Projects
  • Conducting Academic Research and Publication

Integrated Water Resource Expert / Team Leader

Task Bridge
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Technical Assessment of flood water management and water storage in Luglow and Gobweyn, Somalia; modelling via HEC-HMS, SWAT & GIS

Water Engineer

Ministry of Finance Jubaland state of Somalia
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Funded by World Bank.
  • Evaluating flood-prone zones, designing embankments and reservoirs for water storage, engaging communities to align solutions with local needs, and preparing technical reports with cost-effective recommendations in Kismayo, Luuq and Dollow Districts.
  • Funded by World Bank.

International Irrigation Specialist

FAO Uganda
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Projects: 1.Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+): Scaling up Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change in Uganda.
  • 2.Climate Resilient Livelihood Opportunities for Women Economic Empowerment (CRWEE) in Karamoja and West Nile Regions of Uganda.
  • 3.Integrating climate resilience into agricultural and pastoral production

Team Leader/Water Resource Engineer

Norwegian Refugee Council
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Undertaking a detailed technical, socio-economic and Environmental Impact Assessment to determine the most suitable water supply option for each of the target communities, Mapping out the available options & choosing the most suitable one, Prepare designs, and develop cost estimates and investment phasing of proposed interventions

Lecturer Dept. of Civil Eng

Kenyatta University
03.2009 - 08.2015
  • Teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
  • Preparing Course Materials and Assessment Tools
  • Supervising Student Projects and Thesis Work
  • Conducting Research in Civil Engineering Fields

Teaching Assistant, Dept. Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering

Kyoto University
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisting in Teaching and Course Delivery
  • Supervising Laboratory Sessions
  • Grading and Academic Evaluation
  • Supporting Research and Field Work

Development, Assistant

Breldan, Consultants, Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Assisting in Project Planning and Coordination
  • Supporting Proposal and Report Preparation
  • Conducting Field Data Collection and Analysis
  • Facilitating Communication with Stakeholders and Partners

Water and Sanitation Expatriate, Kakuma Refugee camp

UNHCR project
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Planning and Supervising WASH Infrastructure Projects
  • Monitoring Water Quality and Sanitation Standards
  • Coordinating with Humanitarian Partners and Local Authorities
  • Providing Technical Support and Capacity Building for WASH Staff

Education

PhD - Groundwater Resource Management

Kyoto University
01.2008

MSc. - Water Resources Engineering

University of Dares Salaam
01.2001

BSc. (Hons) - Appropriate Water Technology

Kenyatta University
01.1998

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Mukumu Girls High School
01.1992

Skills

  • Hydrological assessments
  • Hydrogeological assessments
  • Water modelling
  • SWAT
  • MODFLOW
  • HEC HMS
  • HEC RAS
  • WEAP
  • Climate change impact analysis
  • Groundwater quality monitoring
  • Proposal writing
  • GIS
  • Remote sensing tools
  • Statistical software
  • Hydrological software
  • R
  • FORTRAN
  • ARC-GIS
  • HEC tools
  • IMAGEJ

Additional Information

10+ years professional experience in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia., 2+ years international experience outside Somalia (Japan and Czech Republic)., 2+ years in development cooperation as project advisor (GIZ, World Bank, UNHCR projects)., Member of several professional networks including IAH, AWARD, GWA, JSIDRE.

Languages

Swahili

Personal Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Driving License: Category B

Timeline

Integrated Water Resource Expert / Team Leader

Task Bridge
04.2025 - 05.2025

Water Engineer

Ministry of Finance Jubaland state of Somalia
10.2020 - 10.2022

International Irrigation Specialist

FAO Uganda
08.2019 - 08.2020

Team Leader/Water Resource Engineer

Norwegian Refugee Council
09.2018 - 03.2019

Lecturer, Dept. of Geography

Kenyatta University
08.2015 - Current

Lecturer Dept. of Civil Eng

Kenyatta University
03.2009 - 08.2015

Teaching Assistant, Dept. Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering

Kyoto University
01.2007 - 01.2008

Development, Assistant

Breldan, Consultants, Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004

Water and Sanitation Expatriate, Kakuma Refugee camp

UNHCR project
01.2002 - 12.2002

MSc. - Water Resources Engineering

University of Dares Salaam

BSc. (Hons) - Appropriate Water Technology

Kenyatta University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Mukumu Girls High School

PhD - Groundwater Resource Management

Kyoto University

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