Position Title: Senior Hydrologist and Climate Modelling Expert

Name of Expert: Dr.-Ing. Netsanet Zelalem Cherie

Date of birth: 30/06/1980
Country of Citizenship: Ethiopia

Education:
Institution Dates Degree Obtained
University of Kassel, Germany 2010-2013 PhD in Water Ressources and Climat Modeling
Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia 2006-2008 MSc in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering
Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba
1998-2003 BSc degree in Irrigation Engineering
Minch, Ethiopia

Other Trainings :
 Visiting Research fellow: Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (May-July 2022),
 DAAD, Germany Research fellowship grant 2009-2013.
 Assessor training for level-4 TVET graduates 2014.
 Research writing

Membership of Professional Associations:

 Engineering Registration Board of Tanzania (Profession Water Resource Engineer, ID-3363)
 Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) (http:/www.eacecivil.org), since 2019. Membership ID: EACE1816.
 Practicing professional in water resources engineering Registration No RPWRE/296.

Language:
Language Reading Speaking Writing
Amharic Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
English Excellent Good Good

Key Qualifications:
Experienced Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Irrigation
Engineering, Hydropower, and Climate Change Impact Modeling. Currently serving as a Senior Hydrologist
and Project Coordinator at NETWAS Consulting since March 1, 2025, I lead the design and execution of the
Morogoro Irrigation Project, covering 32 schemes and 46,000 hectares. From September 2023 to February
2025, I successfully managed the design and implementation of four dam and irrigation projects. My
extensive career spans national and international contexts, collaborating with multidisciplinary and multicultural
teams. I have contributed to 8 water supply and 18 irrigation projects, overseeing feasibility studies,
engineering design, construction supervision, and consultancy services. I have also played a pivotal role in
shaping the profession nationally through the development of Occupational Standards and the Body of
Knowledge (BOK) for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering Professionals. As a registered professional engineer and former
assistant professor, I bring both technical expertise and academic insight to the planning and delivery of sustainable water
resource solutions.
In addition to my engineering practice, I have a strong passion for education and have worked as a lecturer and assistant
professor in both national and international settings. I have taught, mentored master's students, and developed curricula for
master's and doctoral programs, further enriching my professional journey.
Hydro-meteorological data processing, analysis and interpretation
 Processing, analyzing, and interpreting hydro-meteorological data.
 Developing hydrological and climate change models.
 Simulating reservoir operations and estimating sediment loads.
 Assessing water demand for irrigation and water supply initiatives.
 Designing water conveyance systems.
 Evaluating water resources and irrigation potential.
 Reviewing designs for dams and associated irrigation and hydraulic structures.
 Overseeing project activities to ensure timely completion with in budget while maintaining quality as per contractual
agreements.
 Planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and evaluating the work of technical managers to ensure compliance with
standards and policies.
 Crafting winning proposals for irrigation, water supply, hydropower, hydrology, and water resource engineering projects
Delivering capacity-building training programs.

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 Key Achievements Include:
 Leading and managing multiple projects from feasibility to construction, delivering sustainable water resource solutions.
 Developing Occupational Standards and a Body of Knowledge for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering professionals,
contributing to the advancement of the field.
 Mentoring master's and doctoral students, fostering the next generation of water resource engineers.
 Implementing hydrological and hydraulic models for flood risk analysis and climate change impact assessments.
 Providing expert technical guidance to stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key areas of expertise include:

 Hydro-meteorological data processing, analysis, and interpretation.
 Hydrological and climate change modelling.
 Reservoir simulation and sediment load estimation.
 Water demand assessment for irrigation and water supply projects.
 Design of water conveyance systems.
 Water resources and irrigation potential assessment.
 Project leadership, ensuring timely delivery within budget and maintaining quality standards.
 Managing and coordinating technical teams to ensure compliance with operational standards and policies.
 Writing winning proposals for irrigation, water supply, hydropower, hydrology, and water resource engineering projects.
 Conducting capacity-building training sessions.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to lead impactful water resource projects that contribute to
sustainable development.

Specific experience in the region:

Country Main Activities
Tanzania  As the Project Manager, responsible for overseeing all facets of four major
Dam and Irrigation Projects in Tanzania, covering both feasibility studies
and detailed engineering designs. The assignments include:
 Ngono Valley Dam and Irrigation Project: Feasibility study and detailed
design for 16,000 ha.
 Dirim-Tumati-Dongobesh Dams and Irrigation Project: Feasibility study
and detailed design for 2,500 ha.
 Makondeko Dam and Irrigation Project: Feasibility study and detailed
design for 5,600 ha.
 Ngomai Dam and Irrigation Project: Feasibility study and detailed design
for 4,600 ha.
Ethiopia  Design review of Finna Bacho earth fill dam project, Ethiopia.
- Detailed investigation works on detailed design of dam and headwork.
- Review of previous studies on Finna Becho dam stability and seepage
analysis.
- Perform technical review of the geotechnical investigations.
 Preparation of Body of Knowledge (BOK) for Ethiopia Hydraulic
Professionals.
- Prepare Occupational Standard for Ethiopian Hydraulic Professionals.
- Prepare Competency Assessment and Certification for Ethiopia Hydraulic
Professionals.
 Identification, reconnaissance and feasibility studies and detail design of
small-scale irrigation scheme in Sidama (Gorche & Malga) and Gedio
(Gedeb & Bule)
 Water source identification, Feasibility study and Detail design for 2 towns
(Kuante Gurage Zone) and Kawa koto (Silte Zone), Water supply projects in
South Ethiopia.
 Feasibility study and detail design of Gessuba, Tercha and Sawula towns
water supply and sanitation projects.
 Proposal development on WaSH projects, Irrigation and drainage projects,
Hydropower, Climate change impact on water resources, Hydrology and
water resources projects
 Preparation technical documents on water resources.
 Coordinating the technical team.
 Consulting the technical teams of the company on water resources projects.
 Assistant Professor at Debre Berhan University and Hawassa University
- Hydrological analysis of water resources assessment for irrigation
projects.
- Post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation of water supply and
sanitation infrastructures in Ataye town.
- Treatment of industrial and domestic water effluents using innovative and
cost-effective techniques (on progress).
- Assessment of Urban Drainage system: A case of Adama Town Drainage
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- Uncertainty Analysis of Missing Value Estimation of Daily Rainfall in Lake
Hawassa Watershed.
- Assessment of Climate Change and Its Impact on Flooding in Hawassa
Town Investigation of Water Drainage System of Shashemene to
Hawassa Road.
- Evaluating Climate Change Impact on Upper Awash River Basin
Reservoir Operation: A Case Study of Koka Reservoir, Ethiopia.
- Meteorological Drought Analysis: The case of Abaya-Chamo Sub-basin.
Germany  Research Hydrological and Climate Modelling

Employment Record Relevant to the Assignment:

Period Employing Organization and Position. Country Summary of Activities Performed

Contact Information for References Relevant to the Assignment
24/09/23- to CCL-MELTI-NETWAS Tanzania - Ngomai Dam & Irrigation Project, Site
date A projet manager and hydrologist identification, feasibility study, detail design
Contact : Griphin Symphorian and preparation of tender document (4,600
NETWAS Directing Manager ha)
Tele: +255754888746 - Ngono Valley Projects: Design Review and
updating design for Dam, pump & Irrigation
Projects (10 different projects). Additional
irrigation projects site identification,
feasibility study, detail design & tender
document preparation (16000 ha)
- Drim-Tumati-Dongobesh Dam and irrigation
project (three dams site and project
command area identification, feasibility
study, detail design and tender document
preparation for a total of 2,500 ha.
- Makondeko Dam, Pump irrigation Projects:
Site identification for 2 dam sites, pump
sites and potential command area, feasibility
study, detail design and tender document
preparation for
5600 ha
May.2022 Employer: Gutema Firisa Construction Ethiopia - Detailed Investigation Works on Detailed
to date Position: Hydraulic Engineer Design of Dam and Headwork
Contact Person: Mr.Abiy Abebe, Project  Conduct thorough investigations related
Manager at Gutema Firisa Construction. to the design of the dam structure,
Contact: +251939089059 including the earth fill and foundation.
 Assess the design of the headworks
(e.g., intake structures, spillways, and
control work) to ensure efficiency and
safety.
 Review the alignment, dimensions, and
materials for the dam and associated
infrastructure.
- Review of Previous Studies on Finna Bacho
Dam Stability and Seepage Analysis
 Evaluate prior studies related to the
stability of the dam, including potential
risks of slope failure or structural integrity.
 Examine previous seepage analysis to
assess the dam's ability to contain water
without excessive leakage or erosion.
 Verify if previous studies consider
relevant environmental, hydrological, and
geological conditions.
- Perform Technical Review of the
Geotechnical Investigations
 Review geotechnical reports and

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Contact Information for References Relevant to the Assignment
investigations, including soil testing and
foundation conditions so as to meet the
required standards for dam construction.
 Assess the suitability of the soil and rock
conditions for supporting the dam
structure, considering factors like
permeability, shear strength, and
settlement.
Jan.2021- Employer: Debre Berhan University Ethiopia - Teaching courses such as Advanced and
to date Position: Hydrologist Stochastic Hydrology, Dam Engineering,
Contact Person: Mr.Abebaw Belayneh, project Hydropower Development, Water Supply
coordinator and Sanitation, Urban and Storm Water
Contact: +251911587786 Drainage, Irrigation Engineering.
- Supplement the teaching with a project-
based approach.
- Advising students on their MSc thesis work.
- Participating in Curriculum development for
MSc program.
- Hydrological analysis of water resources
assessment for irrigation projects.
- Post-conflict reconstruction and
rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation
infrastructures in Ataye town.
- Treatment of industrial and domestic water
effluents using innovative and cost-effective
techniques (on progress).
May.2021- Employer: Debre Berhan University Ethiopia Project: Post-conflict Reconstruction and
Jul.2021 Position: Hydraulic Engineer rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation
Contact Person: Dr.Arragaw Alemayehu, infrastructures in Ataye town and the
Project Coordinator surrounding areas of North Shewa Zone,
Contact: +251911314036 Amhara national regional state. A population of
30,281 who have been in humanitarian crises.
Capital cost of 53,492,980.21 ETB.

Activities:
 Review and BOQ estimation for reconstruct
and rehabilitate the damaged pipe network
system
 Review and BOQ estimation for To
reconstruct and rehabilitate of Hand dug well
 Review and BOQ estimation for the
reconstruct ion and rehabilitation of the
damaged irrigation canal system
 Review and BOQ estimation for
reconstruction and development of a deep
bore hole.
Aug.2019 – Engineering Construction Solutions Plc Ethiopia Project: Preparation of occupational standard
Nov.2021 Position: Hydraulic Engineer and competency assessment and certification
Contact Person: Ms.Marta Zeleke, General system for professional in the field of
Manager Engineering, Architecture and related
Contact: +251114700452 disciplines.
Email:martha@consructionsolutionsplc.com Activities:
 Body of Knowledge (BoK) for Ethiopian
Hydraulic Engineering Profession.
 Occupational Standards for Ethiopian
Hydraulic Engineering Profession.
 Competency Assessment and Certification
System for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering
Professionals.
Apr.2017- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project (RFP No. SNNPRS/WIDB/007 /2016):
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Contact Information for References Relevant to the Assignment
Jun.2017 Client: SNNPR Water & Irrigation Water Source Identification, Feasibility Study
Development Bureau and Detail Design for 2 Towns (Kuante and
Kawakoto Water Supply Projects in SNNPRS.
Position: Hydrologist *A total cost including (15% VAT): 2,915,912.40
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy ETB.
Manager For Kuante
Contact:+251911565549 *Population=13,943
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com *Kawakoto maximum day demand=797 m3/day
For Kawakoto
*Population=9653
*Kawakoto maximum day demand= 502.4m3/day
Activity: for both assignments are similar
 Primary and secondary data collection and
reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources
for irrigation projects;
 Catchment characterization based on DEM
and Topographic map;
 Review of the existing town master plan
analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and
interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report;
 Examining and confirming the quality of water
and its suitability for water supply.
Jun.2017- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project: Identification, reconnaissance and
Feb.2018 Client: SNNPR Water & Irrigation feasibility studies & detail design of small-scale
Development Bureau irrigation scheme in Sidama (Gorche & Malga)
and Gedio (Gedeb& Bule). A total project cost of
Position: Hydrologist 1,800,000ETB:
Contact Person:Mr. Gashaw Molla, Deputy Activities:
Manager  Primary and secondary data collection and
Contact:+251911565549 reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources
for irrigation projects;
 Catchment characterization based on DEM
and Topographic map ;
 Review of the existing town master plan
analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and
interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report.
Jan.2016- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project: Gesuba Water Supply Sanitation and
Nov.2016 Client: SNNPR WMED Bureau WaSH Hygiene Project, under Contract No.
Program Management Unit Senior Urban SNNPRWRB/UWC/CONS/NCB/01/2015.
Technical Management Specials The government of Ethiopia OWNP/CWA-
Position: Hydrologist consolidated WASH funded by DFID, AfDB and
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy UNICEF Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Manager *A total project cost of 2,030,612.50 ETB.
Contact:+251911565549 *Population=33,619
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com *Maximum daily demand=1,621.5 m3/day

Activities:
 Hydrologic and metrological data analysis,
 Water demand estimation,
 Reservoir simulation and sediment

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Contact Information for References Relevant to the Assignment
determination,
 Command area drainage and crossing flood
design and design flood for weir pick up at
downstream of dam and spillway.
Sep.2016- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project: Design review, tender documents
Jun.2017 Client: : SNNPR Water & Irrigation preparation and business plan preparation,
Development Bureau WaSH Program sanitation facilities assessment, ESIA study,
Management Unit Senior Urban updating of the performance agreement,
Technical Management Specials Mr.Shikurala capacity building, Contract Management and
Mohammed Tel.+251911721859 Construction supervision for Tercha and
Position: Hydrologist Sawula towns WaSH Project, under contract
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy Water Resource Development Fund Contract
Manager Ref No.: SNNPRG/WRDF/CMT/01/2015.
Contact:+251911565549 *A total cost including VAT (15%) for the design
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com only = 3,362,917.68 ETB.
Tercha town:
*Population=61,065
*Maximum day demand= 45.265l/s
Sawula town:
*Population=83,476
*Maximum day demand= 3,614m3/day

Activities:
 Hydrologic and metrological data analysis;
 Water demand estimation;
 Primary and secondary data collection and
reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources
for irrigation projects;
 Review of the existing town master plan
analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and
interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report.
Apr. 2015- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project (Construction): Killa-Shamana
Apr.2016 Client: SNNPRS Sidama Zone Hawassa garmama Kebele Phase-1 water supply and
Zuriya Woreda Water and Mines and Energy sanitation project (Construction Supervision). A
Department. total project cost including VAT (15%) for the
Position: Site supervisor construction 2, 430,049.99 ETB.

Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy Activities: Supervision of the following

Manager. construction activities
Contact:+251911565549  Installation of pipes and Fittings
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com  Construction of water points with Six Faucet
 Construction of Valve
 Chambers in Net-Work
 Construction of Anchor
 Blocks for Pipes Support
 Construction of 100m3 RC reservoir
Apr. 2015- HM Development Consultancy Ethiopia Project (Construction): Loko dama water
Apr.2016 Client: SNNPRS supply and sanitation project (Construction
Supervision). A total project cost including
Position: Site supervisor (15%VAT) for construction 1459526.778ETB.

Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy Activities: Supervision

Manager  Installation of pipes and fittings
Contact:+251911565549  Construction of water points with six faucet
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com  Construction of valve

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 Chambers in network
 Construction of anchor
 Blocks for pipes support
 Construction of road crossing structure
 Installation of electro-mechanical work
 Construction of guard house
Jun.2014- South Design and Construction Supervision Ethiopia Project: Sharma medium scale irrigation
Sep.2014 Enterprise, Hawassa, Ethiopia project with a Gross Command Area
(GCA)=2000 hectare
Position: Hydrologist and Irrigation Engineer
Contact person: Mr.Abayneh Tulore, project
coordinator Activities:
Contact: +251911930972  Hydro-meteorological data processing,
analysis and interpretation
 Determining runoff and drainage
characteristics so as to define drainage
characteristics Delineating the areal extent of
floods of various return periods as to
minimize flood rescue
 Reviewing previous relevant study
documents and clearly identify the gaps and
short comings
 Assessing the availability of low flow and its
dependability for irrigating the proposed land
 Determine the design flood either based on
available flow data or using universally
accepted methodologies
 Examining and describing the sediment yield
of the watershed and the nature of bed load
coming
along the river so as to mitigate any adverse
effect on the quality of water sources and
irrigation
schemes.
Sep.2014 – South Design and Construction Supervision Ethiopia Projects: Small scale agricultural growth
Apr. 2015 Enterprise, Hawassa, Ethiopia irrigation projects, SNNPR, Ethiopia
*Kecher small scale irrigation project, GCA=
Position: Hydrologist and Irrigation Engineer 113ha
*Unseno small scale irrigation project, G CA=
Contact person: Mr.Abayneh Tulore, project 144ha
coordinator *Winchi small scale irrigation project,
Contact: +251911930972 GCA=167ha
*Worka small scale irrigation project, GCA=60
ha

Activities:
 Hydro-meteorological data processing,
analysis and interpretation
 Assessing all watershed features pertinent to
analysis and simulation of hydrological data
 Carry out all other data considered necessary
and relevant for the hydrological component
 Assessing the availability of lean flow and its
dependability for irrigating the proposed land
 Determine the design flood either based on
available flow data or using universally
accepted methodologies.
Progressive Managerial Role
Dec.2016- HM Development Consultancy PLC Ethiopia Activities:
Jun.2019  Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and
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Contact Information for References Relevant to the Assignment
Position: General Manager at HM Development evaluates the work of assigned managers to
Consultancy PLC ensure operations and services comply with
the policies and strategic direction set by the
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy Board of Managers and all applicable laws
Manager. and regulations.
Contact:+251911565549  Negotiating with the clients for the benefit of
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com the nation and the company
 Frequent meeting with the clients
 Creating visible project organizational
structure
 Evaluation of site work progress
 Authorization of activity, labour, material,
equipment, and financial schedule.
 Authorization of equipment lease, contract
agreement formats
 Leading overall project work towards timely,
qualified and cost bounded accomplishment.
 Hiring of required crews.
 Evaluation of site progress report and acting
for better efficiency
 Preparation of overall company quarterly
progress
Dec.2014- HM Development Consultancy PLC Ethiopia Activities:
Dec.2016  Proposal development on WaSH projects,
Position: Senior Technical advisor at HM Irrigation and drainage projects, Hydropower,
Development Consultancy PLC Climate change impact on water resources,
Hydrology and water resources projects
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy  Preparation technical documents on water
Manager. resources
Contact:+251911565549  Proposal development on WaSH projects,
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com Irrigation and drainage projects
 Coordinating the technical team
 Consulting the technical teams of the plc on
water resources projects
 Supporting the technical team
Oct.2013- HM Development Consultancy PLC. Ethiopia Activities:
Nov.2014  Proposal development
Position: Technical Manager at HM  Conducting capacity building training
Development Consultancy PLC.  Supervising construction projects.
Contact Person: Mr.Gashaw Molla, Deputy  Participating in the company establishment
Manager. and preparation of organizational structure.
Contact:+251911565549  Development of different formats for financial
Email: yarsemags@gmail.com and administrative purpose.

Experience Record/Work Undertaken that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned

Project Names Activities Performs

Name of project: Feasibility study and detailed designs of the Bacho micro earth dam and Irrigation infrastructures
projects

Year: May.2022 to date

Location: It is situated in Gedeb Asasa Woreda and Wekachela & Hurba Welkite Kebeles, Oromiya,
Ethiopia

Client: Gutema Firisa Construction

Main project features: Feasibility study and design of Bacho Micro Earth Dam Headwork structure including, intake
structure or head-regulator, spillway, bottom outlet structure, energy dissipater and appurtenant
structures; Canals and on-farm irrigation and drainage structures: such as division boxes,
culverts, canals with drops, cross drainage structures, turnouts and off-takes; Access road, flood

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protection works, related social infrastructures, etc

Positions held: Hydraulic Engineer

Activities performed: Design review of Bacho micro earth dam and previous studies on:
 Collection of Hydrological and Meteorological data since the availability of observed data are
important for the reliability and stability of the project.
 the feasibility study and confirm that the project is technically sound and environmentally friendly;
 Detailed investigation works on detailed design of dam and headwork;
 Review of the dam stability of Finna Becho earth fill dam which includes slope stability and
seepage analysis
 Review of the geotechnical investigation and giving recommendations.
Name of project: Irrigation Potential Assessment of North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia

Year: Jan.2021- to date

Location: It covers the whole North Shewa Zone of Amhara national regional state, Ethiopia

Client: Debre Berhan University

Main project features: Study of water availability, irrigation water demand for selected crops and land suitability, land
use/cover and investigation of soil physical property.

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Data collection,
 Data processing (consistency checking, missing data filling, data transferring
 Catchment generation using DEM
 Water Balance modeling using ArcSWAT
Name of project: Treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater effluents using innovative and cost effective
technology in Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

Year: Jun.2021- to date

Location: Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

Client: Debre Berhan University

Main project features: Design and construction of artificial and natural wetland at Debre Berhan University treatment plant
facility

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Design artificial and natural wetland
 Construction supervision of artificial wetland
 Sample data collection from the natural and artificial wetland
 Analysis of the collected data’
 Write up of report
Name of project: Post-conflict Reconstruction and rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation infrastructures in
Ataye town and the surrounding areas of North Shewa Zone, Amhara national regional state,
Ethiopia

Year: May.2021- Jul.2021

Location: Ataye town, North Shewa, Ethiopia

Client: Debre Berhan University

Main project features: Identify, reconstruct and rehabilitate water supply and sanitation infrastructures in Ataye town and
surrounding areas that were demolished by the conflict that had happened.

Positions held: Hydraulic Engineer

Activities performed:  Review and BOQ estimation for reconstruct and rehabilitate the damaged pipe network system
 Review and BOQ estimation for To reconstruct and rehabilitate of Hand dug well
 Review and BOQ estimation for the reconstruct ion and rehabilitation of the damaged irrigation
canal system
 Review and BOQ estimation for reconstruction and development of a deep bore hole.
Name of project: Preparation of occupational standard and competency assessment and certification system for
professional in the field of Engineering, Architecture and related disciplines.

Year: Aug.2019 – Nov.2021

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Client: Engineering Construction Solutions Plc

Main project features: Body of Knowledge (BoK), Occupational Standards, Competency Assessment and Certification
System preparation for all fields of engineering.

Positions held: Hydraulic Engineer

Activities performed:  Body of Knowledge (BoK) for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering Profession.
 Occupational Standards for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering Profession.
 Competency Assessment and Certification System for Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineering
Professionals.
Name of project: Water Source Identification, Feasibility Study and Detail Design for 2 Towns (Kuante Gurage Zone)
and Kawa koto (Silte Zone) Water Supply Projects in SNNPRS.

Year: Apr.2017-Jun.2017

Location: Kuante town of Gurage zone and Kawakoto town of Silte zone, Ethiopia

Client: HM Development Consultancy Plc

Main project features: Design review, tender documents preparation and business plan preparation, sanitation facilities
assessment, ESIA study, updating of the performance agreement, capacity building, contract
management and construction supervision for Kuante and Kawa Koto towns water supply project.

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Primary and secondary data collection and reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources for irrigation projects;
 Catchment characterization based on DEM and Topographic map ;
 Review of the existing town master plan analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report;
 Examining and confirming the quality of water and its suitability for water supply.
Name of project: : Identification, reconnaissance and feasibility studies & detail design of small scale irrigation
scheme in Sidama (Gorche & Malga) and Gedio (Gedeb& Bule), SNNPR, Ethiopia

Year: Jun.2017-Feb.2018

Location: Gorche & Malga woredas of Sidama zone and Gedeb& Bule woredas of Gedio zone, SNNPR,
Ethiopia

Client: HM Development Consultancy

Main project features: Site identification, preliminary planning & design or reconnaissance/pre-feasibility and feasibility
studies and detailed designs including preparation of bidding documents and operation and
maintenance (O & M) manuals for the site identification, feasibility study, carry out detail design bill
of quantities and cost estimate.

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Primary and secondary data collection and reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources for irrigation projects;
 Catchment characterization based on DEM and Topographic map ;
 Review of the existing town master plan analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report.
Name of project: : Gesuba Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene Project, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Year: Jan.2016-Nov.2016

Location: Gesuba Town of Wolayta zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Client: HM Development Consultancy

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Project Names Activities Performs

Main project features: Conduct water supply and sanitation pre-feasibility study; asses the town management status its
capacity; preparation of detail feasibility design for the town water supply system and sanitation
facilities; capacity building need for town water boards and utilities with detailed business plan;
supervision and contract administration: the rehabilitation of their system with further capacity
building and application of their business plan.

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Primary and secondary data collection and reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources for irrigation projects;
 Catchment characterization based on DEM and Topographic map ;
 Review of the existing town master plan analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report.
Name of project: : Design review, tender documents preparation and business plan preparation, sanitation facilities
assessment, ESIA study, updating of the performance agreement, capacity building, Contract
Management and Construction supervision for Tercha and Sawula Medium Towns, SNNPR,
Ethiopia

Year: Sep.2016-Jun.2017

Location: Tercha town of Dawuro zone and Sawula tonw of Gamogoffa zonen, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Client: HM Development Consultancy

Main project features: Design review, tender documents preparation and business plan preparation, sanitation facilities
assessment, ESIA study, updating of the performance agreement, capacity building, Contract
Management and Construction supervision for Tercha and Sawula Medium Towns.

Positions held: Hydrologist

Activities performed:  Hydrologic and metrological data analysis;
 Water demand estimation;
 Primary and secondary data collection and reviewing of previous works on hydrology and
hydrogeology of the area;
 Study and identify the available water sources for irrigation projects;
 Review of the existing town master plan analysis;
 Conducting hydrological study;
 Hydrological data analysis and interpretations;
 Preparation of Hydrological report.
Name of project: Shamena Water Supply Project (Construction Supervision).

Year: Apr. 2015-Apr.2016

Location: Sidama Zone,Hawassa Zuriya Woreda

Client: SNNPRS Sidama Zone Hawassa Zuriya Woreda Water and Mines and Energy Department

Main project features: Supply and installation of pipes and fittings, construction of 100m 3 RC reservoir, construction of
water points with six faucet, construction of valve chambers in pipe network and construction of
valve chambers for reservoir.

Positions held: Site supervisor

Activities performed: Supervision of the following construction activities

 Installation of pipes and Fittings
 Construction of water points with six faucet
 Construction of Valve
 Chambers in network
 Construction of Anchor
 Blocks for Pipes Support
 Construction of 100m3 RC reservoir
Name of project: Loko dama water supply and sanitation project (Construction Supervision)

Year: Apr. 2015-Apr.2016

Location: Sidama zone,Aleta chuko woreda

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Client: SNNPRS

Main project features: Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings; Construction of Water Points with Six Faucet;
Construction of Valve Chambers In Net-work; Construction of Anchor Blocks for Pipe Support;
Construction of Road Crossing Structures; Supply Installation of Electro-Mechanical Work and
Construction of Guard House.

Positions held: Site supervisor

Activities performed: Supervision of the following construction activities

 Installation of pipes and Fittings
 Construction of water points with Six Faucet
 Construction of valve chamber and chambers in network
 Construction of anchors
 Blocks for pipes support
 Construction of road crossing structure
 Installation of Electro-mechanical work
 Construction of Guard House
Name of project: Sharma medium scale irrigation project

Year: Jun.2014-Sep.2014

Location: Chocha Kola, Neda and Nabur Kebele, Decha Wereda, Kefa Zone, SNNP region;

Client: South Design and Construction Supervision Enterprise, Hawassa, Ethiopia

Main project features: Weir design, irrigation system design, hydraulic and irrigation structures design, irrigation
infrastructure design, engineering cost estimation and contract document preparation.

Positions held: Hydrologist and Irrigation Engineer

Activities performed:  Hydro-meteorological data processing, analysis and interpretation

 Determining runoff and drainage characteristics so as to define drainage characteristics
Delineating the areal extent of floods of various return periods as to minimize flood rescue
 Reviewing previous relevant study documents and clearly identify the gaps and short comings
 Assessing the availability of low flow and its dependability for irrigating the proposed land
 Determine the design flood either based on available flow data or using universally accepted
methodologies
 Examining and describing the sediment yield of the watershed and the nature of bed load coming
along the river so as to mitigate any adverse effect on the quality of water sources and irrigation
schemes.
Name of project: Small scale agricultural growth irrigation projects, SNNPR, Ethiopia.

Year: Jun.2014-Sep.2014.

Location: Kecher small scale irrigation project is one of the Omo-Gibe catchment is found in Gurage zone;
Unseno small scale irrigation project, Basketo special woreda;
Winchi small scale irrigation project is located in Gurage zone;
Worka small scale irrigation project is located in Gedio zone.

Client: South Design and Construction Supervision Enterprise, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Main project features: Kecher small scale irrigation project, GCA=113ha;

Unseno small scale irrigation project, G CA= 144ha;
Winchi small scale irrigation project, GCA=167ha;
Worka small scale irrigation project, GCA=60 ha.

Positions held: Hydrologist and Irrigation Engineer.

Activities performed:  Hydro-meteorological data processing, analysis and interpretation;

 Assessing all watershed features pertinent to analysis and simulation of hydrological data;
 Carry out all other data considered necessary and relevant for the hydrological component;
 Assessing the availability of lean flow and its dependability for irrigating the proposed land;
 Determine the design flood either based on available flow data or using universally accepted;
methodologies.

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Publications/ ▪ Cherie and Koch (2013). Mono-multi-model statistical downscaling of GCM- climate predictors
Conferences for the Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia, In: Proceedings of the 6th international conferences and
Environmental Research, DOI: 10.5675/ICWRER_2013, Koblenz, Germany, June 3-7, 2013, 479-522.
▪ Cherie and Koch (2013). SWAT Modelling of the impact of future climate change on the
hydrology and the water resources in the upper Blue Nile River basin, Ethiopia. In: Proceedings of the
6th international conferences and Environmental Research, DOI: 10.5675/ICWRER_2013, Koblenz,
Germany, June 3-7, 2013, 523-558.
▪ Teshome, Cherie (2019). Hydro-Meteorological Drought Analysis: The case of Abaya-Chamo
sub-basin, Ethiopia.
▪ Cherie (2019). Assessment of Urban Drainage system: A case of Adama Town Drainage
System, Ethiopia.
▪ Temesgen, Cherie (2019). Uncertainty Analysis of Missing Value Estimation Daily Rainfall in
Lake Hawassa Watershed, Ethiopia.
▪ Abiyu, Cherie (2019). Assessment of Climate Change and Its Impact on Flooding in Hawassa
Town.
▪ Mintesinot, Cherie (2019). Investigation of Water Drainage System of Shashemene to
Hawassa Road, Ethiopia.
▪ Mebratu, Cherie (2019). Evaluating Climate Change Impact on Upper Awash River Basin
Reservoir Operation: A Case Study of Koka Reservoir, Ethiopia.

Honours and awards ▪ DAAD, Germany research fellowship grant, Germany, 2009-2013

Skills ▪ Significant proficiency in Hydro-meteorological data analysis.

▪ Ability to conduct climate and hydrological simulations for various geographical scopes and scales
using complex models using largescale and local observational datasets.
▪ Strong experience with a range of hydrology and water resource modelling packages such as
ArcGIS, ArcSWAT, HBV, HEC-HMS, WEAP, SDSM, LARS-WG, X-Conv. Minitab and others.
▪ Analytics, Data Mining, Data Engineering, Database Management, Data Presentation, Analytical
Reasoning, Research, Diagnostics.
▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Professional ▪ Practicing professional in water resources engineering Registration No. RPWRE/296.

Certification
▪ Engaged in study and design of water supply and irrigation development projects.
Achievements ▪ Prepared Body of Knowledge (BOK) for Ethiopia Hydraulic Professionals.
▪ Prepared Occupational Standard for Ethiopian Hydraulic Professionals.
▪ Prepared Competency Assessment and Certification for Ethiopia Hydraulic Professionals.
▪ Taught 1000+ students and supervised 50+ postgraduate thesis.
▪ Curriculum development for PhD and MSc programs.
▪ Deliver capacity building training in implementing WaSH programs.

Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my
experiences. I understand that any misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

Netsanet Zelalem Cherie

23/02/2025
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