River basins, Water resources engineering and Environmental studies

River basins, Water resources engineering and Environmental studies have been and will remain to be the core fields of operations for the WEMA team of experts. Since the inauguration of the company, several projects in these fields have been successfully completed. Below are some of the ongoing and completed projects in this category.
Project Client, location Year
Consultancy Services for Carrying out Environmental Audit for Six (6) Existing Dams in Arusha and Tabora regions. The overall objective was to carry out a detailed environmental audit for six dams in two lots to identify the specific environmental aspects that should be addressed during the rehabilitation of those dams. The secondary objective was to assist the Ministry of Water in identifying and developing a strategy for mitigation of current and expected environmental and social impacts from the planned rehabilitation activities. The environmental audit was conducted in accordance with requirements of the 2004 Environmental Management Act. The approach and methodology ensure that the key potential risks associated with the rehabilitation activities are addressed or minimized to ensure that the consultant outputs are suiting the purpose. Ministry of Water, Tanzania November 2012-May 2013
Development of a Pilot Catchment Management Plan in the Kyoga-WMZ.  WEMA Professionals were responsible for preparation of Inception Report, Catchment situation analysis and water resource assessment, Stakeholder identification, analysis and consultation, Strategic Social and Environmental Assessment, Analysis of future water demand and development issues and problems, Evaluate options for water resource development & management and formulate alternative plans and Develop the catchment management plan and assess institutional and policy framework for plan implementation. In addition WEMA professional were responsible for GIS matters including development of Planning ATLAS. The World Bank Group, Uganda November 2012-May 2013
Development of a Basin Wide IWRM Based Development Plan for the Kagera Basin (Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda) The purpose of the Kagera Basin Development Plan (BDP) was to identify, categorise and prioritise projects and programmes at the basin level. Using the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), the BDP process is intended to promote the coordinated development and management of water and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of the water resources in the basin. The Consultant undertook the following in order to achieve the stated objective: Diagnostic Assessment of the Kagera Basin (to establish a baseline for the basin and outline the development concerns and opportunities) and Formulation of Basin-wide Strategic Options, Priorities and Action Plan. In addition WEMA professional were responsible for GIS matters including development of Planning ATLAS for the entire river basin. The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)/Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme (NELSAP), Rwanda April -November 2012
Harmonization of regional policies, rules and regulations governing utilization of water resources in the Lake Victoria Basin (Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda) WEMA Professionals were responsible for preparation of harmonised policies, legislation, regulations and institutional arrangements governing the management of transboundary water resources, and an action plan for implementing the proposed policies, legislations and regulations. Lake Victoria Basin Commission, Kisumu, Kenya March 2011 - March 2012
Groundwater Assessment of the Pangani River Basin. WEMA Professionals were responsible to
  1. Undertake a comprehensive groundwater assessment which includes:
  •  Compile and analyse existing data and information on groundwater in the Pangani Basin
  •  Identifying gaps in groundwater information and produce a plan to ensure completion of groundwater assessment
  •  Develop Pangani Basin Hydrogelogical Map and a detailed report on quantity, quality and pollution conditions, with the necessary GIS-based data and information for planning, development and management of the groundwater in the basin
  •  Develop Groundwater models for respective aquifer systems and well fields
  •  Develop a robust groundwater database
  1. Provide recommendations on the protection measures of the aquifers; Groundwater management scenarios; Safe yield of groundwater in different sections of the basin; Environmental and other non-economic benefits from groundwater; and Consideration of climate change in the management of the groundwater resources
  2. Develop a groundwater management framework which provides guidance for integration into IWRM planning process
IUCN, East and Southern African Region (ESARO), Tanzania August 2010-July 2011
Preparation of an Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Kilombero Valley Flood Plain Ramsar Site, Tanzania. Participatory approach was adopted in undertaking the preparation of IMP. The key tasks involved were:
  •  Preparation of a management strategy for the KVRS
  •  Preparation of a 5 years IMP for the KVRS; and
  •  Facilitating the integration and mainstreaming of the IMP into the District Development Plans (DDPs) of the Kilombero and Ulanga District Councils.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC), Tanzania July-Sept 2010
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Tanzania Agricultural Input Partnership. The assessment covered the whole country (Tanzania). Specifically the consultant review and assess the possible environmental implications of Tanzania Agriculture Partnership (TAP) activity as described in the National Rollout Framework, available Annual Work Plans and Budgets, and specific Value Chain Support and District-level activity plans. This was complemented by discussion with TAP Unit Staff in the Agricultural Council of Tanzania and key TAP partners and participants at national and local levels. Tanzania Agriculture Partnership (TAP)/ Agriculture Council of Tanzania (ACT), Tanzania February- March 2010
Community based participatory water feasibility study for three dam sites, 10 deep boreholes sites and 18 shallow well sites. The survey was a participatory and included two types of water surveys; Ground water survey and Surface water survey by identification of suitable locations for borehole drilling and charco dams. Specifically the survey activities were to:
  •  Organize and conduct a participatory ground water survey between community members, AMREF staff and the consultant team in Serengeti district in five wards namely Nata, Rung’wani, Kebanchabanca, Kyambahi and Issenye.
  •  Provide feedback, especially the results to AMREF staff and district Council, and the key officials responsible for development projects in Serengeti district.
  •  Provide a comprehensive report that gives alternative sites for water sources (drilling of deep wells) with a wider opportunity of getting enough yields to sustain the demand of the respective communities. The report included:
    •  Potential sites for Boreholes  (10 sites)
    •  Potential sites for Charco dams construction (three sites)
    •  Sources for ring/shallow wells (18 sites)
AMREF, Tanzania September 2008
Provision of Hydrological and GIS expertise in the Three Hydro dams (Mograt, Dagash and Sabaloka) in Sudan for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Dam Implementation Unit of Sudan. WEMA Professionals were involved to:
  •  Assist with scoping of the potential environmental impacts of the project
  •  Collect/review hydrological baseline data for the area of project impact
  •  Provide hydrological expertise for the in stream flow requirements of the Nile river
  •  Assess the hydrological impacts from the project and identify mitigation measures to reduce/eliminate any adverse impacts for inclusion in the EMP
  •  Identify any opportunities with the project to enhance the environment
  •  Handle all matters related to GIS information such as preparation of full supply level of the dams
  •  Undertake field investigations and literature reviews as necessary
  •  Prepare written input on the subject/activities above for inclusion in the ESIA final report
Dam Implementation Unit, Sudan Nov 2008 – May 2009
Study on Management Challenges in the Lake Victoria Basin: Issues and Options (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda). The evaluation covered the followings:
  •  Identify key stakeholders in the management of water resources in the Lake Victoria Basin.
  •  ascertain the contribution that the lake makes to the economies of the riparian countries
  •  ascertain the contribution that the lake makes to the livelihoods of communities living in its vicinity
  •  ascertain the current policies and institutional arrangements for management of Lake Victoria in each of the riparian countries and evaluate the extent to which they have similar or conflicting interests (e.g. hydropower production vs other water resource requirements)
  •  evaluate possible causes for reduced water levels in the lake in recent years and determine and the possible role of climate, hydropower and upstream development in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda,Tanzania, and Kenya
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sir Lanka September 2008-February 2009
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Bisarwi Dam and its associated small scale irrigation scheme for the Nile Basin Initiative, Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program, Mara River Basin Transboundary Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project. The key activities in which WEMA Professionals were involved are: Collecting and analysing hydrological and water resources data  in the study area; Analyse all environmental impacts related to irrigation schemes in the study area; Undertake environmental audits related to the dam; Collect all GPS points for the entire dam catchment; Analyse all GPS points using GIS software to obtained base information for hydrological and environmental analysis; Perform runoff yield analysis for the entire catchment; Undertake sedimentation analysis of the proposed dam to obtain base data for the estimation of the life time of the dam as one of the negative environment impact to the people of Bisarwi; Undertake consultative meetings with local communities in the study area; and Preparation of Technical report. Nile Basin Initiative, Mara River Basin Transboundary Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project, Tanzania March - August 2007
Metolong Dam Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. The Metolong Dam was designed to supply domestic water for the Maseru City (Lesotho Capital) and South Africa. WEMA professionals were involved in the water demand review for the city, hydrological analysis of the river and its In-stream Flow Requirement. Also provision of irrigation demand and mapping of the resettlement using, survey, Image and GIS software. Department of Water Affairs, Lowlands Water Supply Units, Lesotho, South Africa 2005 – 2006
Environmental Impact Assessment and hydrological analysis of the Sangasanga – Mzumbe proposed road project for Tanzania National Roads Agency, Morogoro. WEMA Professionals were Responsible for; Analysis of all hydrological and hydraulic of the proposed road. Perform both social and environmental impact assessment with a major attention to the Mindu dam the major water sources for Morogoro town; Using topographical map and GIS software to Identify the catchment area responsible for runoff across the road and analyse sedimentation effect to both the Mindu dam and to the crossing structure. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD), Tanzania March 2005 - Sept 2005
Detailed Design Environmental Impact Assessment and Supervision of Kungu Beach Protection work. WEMA consult working as a Sub Consultant for the design and supervision of the Kungu beach Plots was involved in the followings:
  •  Data collection on wind speed, water level, high and low tides etc at the plot site
  •  Perform experiment on wave energy using different size of boulders at the site at different tide levels
  •  Design accordingly the protection groynes at the plot site
  •  Develop drawings and quantities (Tender documents)
  •  Survey and analyse volumes required to fill the eroded soils/soil loss
  •  Supervise the construction
Kungu Beach Limited, Tanzania August 2004-December 2005

Water Supply-Sanitation and Hydrology of Civil Infrastructures

Water Supply/Sanitation and Hydrology of Civil Infrastructures remain to be a huge area of interest to WEMA Consult (T) Ltd. The field has become of more demand and emphasis particularly with the recent dynamic on hydrological measures due to climate change.  WEMA hydrological analysis and design of water infrastructure have always taken into account resilience to climatological, physical, and human behaviour changes. Our ongoing and completed projects presented below demonstrated how far we have come from in this field of operation.
Project Client, location Year
Water for Consumption Needs Assessment/ Feasibility study, Tanzania. The Key tasks includes: Assess the needs for safe water among residents of target parishes of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. Identify existing water points in need of rehabilitation or potential new water points, Assess the willingness and capacity of the church structure to implement a long-term hygiene education and water point maintenance system and Outline a project implementation strategy that balances needs, capacity, and other feasibility considerations (e.g. proximity of water points for efficient construction) over the five years. Lutheran World Relief (LWR), United State of America August -October 2012
Groundwater Investigation and Drilling Supervision for the Bigwa Sisters Secondary Schools. The key tasks conducted by WEMA includes: Establishing the water demand for the Bigwa sister secondary school, Investigation and gathering of information data about the water projects, based on assessment of Demand, Access to water, quality and quantity of water and sustainability, supervision of the drilling process and writing of the final report. The Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) and Tanzania Catholic Association of Sister (TCAS) Conrad N. Hilton fund for Sisters   February -May 2012
Technical and Facilitation Services for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Mvomero District council. The key tasks were:
  •  Implementing demand-responsive and sustainable Community Water Supply Services, providing basic drinking water and sanitation facilities through design and construction supervision of new scheme & rehabilitation of old ones and promotion of good Sanitation practices through hygiene education.
  •  Strengthening community capacity to plan, implement, operate & maintain their facilities community participation, formation& training of WATSAN Committees & Water User Entities (WUE’s) & training community members in better hygiene practices so as to maximize health benefits &ensure sustainable of water supply schemes through community ownership & management.
  •  Developing district-level capacity to deliver community Water Supply Services, creating & enabling environment for the private sector & NGO’s to play an active role in the delivery of goods & services & assisting and supporting Local Government Authorities (LGA’s) and communities in planning, implementation & management of their WSS Facilities.
World Bank through Ministry of Water and  Irrigation Water sector Development Programme, Tanzania   June 2010-April 2011
Technical and Facilitation Services for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Tabora District council. WEMA Professionals undertook the followings: Mobilization, preliminary design, detail design and tender preparation. Also construction, promotion & sensitization of different technologies of water use, storage and capturing. Assisting the client with bidding/tendering process, construction supervision and reporting. World Bank through Ministry of Water and Irrigation Water sector Development Programme (WSDP), Tanzania October 2009-July 2010
Feasibility Study for possible Mini Hydro power Development for Chipole Sisters at Tulila and Lupoli Sites on the Ruvuma River. WEMA Consult was sub contracted by ITECO to undertake the following tasks: Identification of best site for hydro dam location, Rainfall and hydro data collection and data analysis and Topographical survey and production of high quality maps. Benedictine Sisters of Saint Agness Convent, Chipole, Tanzania October 2009
Design of the Mwandiga - Manyovu road in Kigoma. WEMA professionals were involved in the analysis of the hydrology and hydraulic of the river crossing which included analysis of the river frequency and river training to obtain input data for the design and upgrading of the road to bitumen standard. Prepare return flood period and decide flood level using appropriate hydrological flood models. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD) February – November 2007
Design of the Mwatisi bridge in Morogoro. WEMA was commissioned by ITECO Consult to analyse the hydrology and hydraulic of the river crossing which included analysis of the river frequency and river training to obtain input data for the design of the new bridge. WEMA also prepared return flood period and decide flood level using appropriate hydrological flood models. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD) November 2006 – March 2007
Design of the Korogwe – Same highway WEMA professionals worked to: analyse the hydrology and design of the hydraulic of 502 structures crossing the Korogwe – Same highway during the design of the road. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD). 2005
Water supply security for the Kilombero Sugar Company in responding to the draught effect which resulted on low levels in the Ruaha river at the Abstraction point. The tasks were to analyse Ruaha river flows, abstraction level and frequencies and seasonal changes in flood level, modelling of the quantity of water that can be available for abstraction by the Kilombero sugar company at minimum river flows and between dry season and years. Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) Jan 2005
Review of the sewarage (effluent and influent quality) of the Mtibwa sugar company sewage system. The study included overall review of the laboratory result of the sewage quality from the oxidation ponds. Provide interpretation of the results and suggest for the improvement measures Mtibwa Sugar Company Ltd, Tanzania Sep 2004.
Rehabilitation of sewage network and design of the extension system in Kilombero sugar company for the Illovo Sugar Company Ltd. WEMA Professionals were involved in:  Analysis of sewerage quantity, sludge quantity and effluent quality in oxidation ponds. Further supervision of the sludge removal and rehabilitation/upgrading of the existing system which included installation of new pump stations, establishment of temporary pond for sewerage diversion design of diversion structure and dewatering of sewage from ponds. Kilombero/Illovo Sugar Company Limited, Tanzania August 2004 – July 2005
Improvement of the oxidation ponds system at Kilombero Sugar Company (K1 and K2). The major tasks were:
  •  Critical analysis of oxidation, pond configuration and effluent standard, and water quality analysis of the receiving water body which is the Ruaha River where the wastewater from the company's sewer is emptied.
  •  Analysis of the siltation extent of wastewater stabilization ponds; runoff effect on soak pit latrines and their effluent standards, advise the client on how the sewage system can be improved such that it becomes safe for both the society which uses the river water as drinking water and the environment.
Kilombero/Illovo Sugar Company Ltd, Tanzania   May 2004 – July 2005
Design of most trouble spot (swampy area) on the road from Mheza to Magamba in Tanga – Tanzania. WEMA professionals designed the hydrology and hydraulic for the bridge to be build in the area. In addition, the water management including river training measures was proposed and implemented around the area. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD). 2004
Design of the new Ruvu bridge (Dar es Salaam – Morogoro highway). WEMA professionals analysed the hydrology and hydraulic of the river crossing which included analysis of the river frequency, river training to obtain input data for the design of the new Ruvu Bridge. Prepared return flood period and decided flood level using flood models and application of GIS and SAT images in building up the catchment area and river course. Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROAD). Nov. 2003 – May 2004
Design of River Training, Environmental Impact Assessment and Construction Supervision from Msolwa river system across TAZARA bridge no 65. WEMA Professional worked as associates on the TAZARA bridge No. 65, Kisaki - Ifakara section - River Training Measures for Illovo Sugar Company Ltd. Key tasks included review of hydrologic analysis and preparation of computer-based hydrological model related to the Msolwa river training measures, review of the river training study dealing with hydraulic and hydrological aspects for the TAZARA bridge No. 65; designing and supervision of the river training; capacity building on drainage management and maintenance of the river banks to the community. TAZARA/ILLOVO Sugar Company Ltd, Tanzania. Sep 2003 – Feb 2004
 

Agriculture-Irrigation Systems, Climate change, Livelihood and Policy

Agriculture/Irrigation Systems, Climate change, Livelihood, Policy and Institution represent the largest category of most African employment. WEMA experts have carefully undertaken this course of action through research and consultancy to build a worth of experience suitable for this category of our operations. Below are some of the projects to which we have built our experience in this field of operation.
Project Client, location Year
Consultancy Services Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research and Economic Development (PREPARED)   PREPARED has FIVE integrated components:   Component 1: Climate change adaptation technical capacity, policy leadership, and action readiness of regional institutions improved Component 2: Resilient and sustainable management of biologically significant transboundary freshwater ecosystems in the East African Community region strengthened Component 3: Resilient and sustainable water supply, sanitation, and wastewater treatment services in the Lake Victoria Basin enhanced Component 4: Regional Coordination of Partners Component 5: Overall Program Management and Administrative Support   WEMA professionals were involved in all components but mainly undertook Component 3 - Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), to strengthen the resiliency and sustainability of water supply, sanitation and wastewater treatment services in the Lake Victoria Basin. United State Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa January 2013 – January 2017
Undertake a study on “Identification of Good Agricultural Marketing Practices for Adaptation and Scaling Up” covering the entire country up the village level. The tasks included:
  •  Study and assess the agricultural marketing systems in Tanzania by category of major sub sectors including traditional export crops, non-traditional exports, major food crops, horticultural crops, livestock and livestock products, fish and fish products and agricultural inputs.
  •  Identify successful agricultural marketing practices for adaptation and scaling up.
  •  Prepare guidelines for adaptation and scaling up of identified good agricultural marketing practices.
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing, Tanzania July-September 2009
Sub consultant on Economic Development: Natural Resources Intervention and Investment for the Lake Victoria Major responsibilities included Assessment of potential for agricultural products including non-traditional export crops and identify appropriate technologies for processing and packaging that would add value to products and suggest marketing and investment improvement/ strategies in agriculture for the Lake Victoria zone. Lake Victoria Environmental Management project (II), Tanzania June 2006 – February 2007
Consultant on the study of possible and viable water sources for both supplementary irrigation and domestic supply for the Kilosa community trust fund (KCTF). World Bank, Illovo Sugar Company Ltd, and Swiss Agency for Development and Corporation (SDC), Tanzania 2004
Feasibility study for supplementary Irrigation of Sugar Cane. The tasks undertaken are:
  •  Analysis of possible water sources for irrigation
  •  Possible irrigation methods
  •  Water supply and water demand
  •  Possible irrigation schedule
  •  Layout of irrigation network
World Bank, Illovo Ltd, SDC, Tanzania   May-September 2004
Sub consultant in the Design and Development of a Research Master Plan. The main objective was to develop a plan that would enhance long term strategies that meet the country policy of improving living standard of the rural people in the central corridor of Tanzania (regions of Morogoro, Dodoma, Singida, and Shinyanga). This included design of projects that would tackle agricultural problems, water problems, marketing and sustainable use of natural resources in the study area. Rural livelihood Development Programme (RLDP) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Oct 2003
Feasibility study for supplementary Irrigation system of wheat. The tasks undertaken are:
  •  Design of possible supplementary irrigation system in the Wheat Farm
  •  Develop farm sizes using GPS points and GIS software
  •  Analysis of rainfall data
  •  Analysis of possible water sources including ground water, and rain water harvesting
  •  Analysis of possible water withdraw from the Basotu dam
The Consortium of Investors for the Hanang Wheat Farm, Tanzania   March-June 2003  
Rising Irrigation Productivity and Releasing Water for Inter-sectoral needs (RIPARWIN). The tasks performed are: Irrigation efficiency and agricultural water management, River flow measurement and Environmental flow estimates, River basin multi-sectroal water use analysis and management and Water users institutional arrangement. Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Tanzania March 2002-May 2005
Working as a sub-consultant in Irrigation/water management for the largest water project in the Southern highland of Tanzania on the Sustainable Management of the Usangu Wetlands and its Catchments (SMUWC). SMUWC was funded by DFID and managed by the consortium formed between the Hunting Technical Services Consultant (HTS) and the Water Management Consultants (WM) both of UK. The project was designed to manage the Usangu wetlands and its catchment which was under threat due human activities. Sustainable Management of the Usangu Wetlands and its Catchments (SMUWC) and DFID 1999-2001
WEMA professionals working as individuals in a large EU funded soil and water project implemented by the Hunting technical service consultant of UK and the Soil and Water management research group of Tanzania to implement the soil and water Management project in East Africa (Tanzania and Uganda) WEMA professionals worked on this project for 2 years and it was successfully completed. Tanzania and Uganda 1998 – 1999
Team members on the Assessment and evaluation of problems and productivity of coffee farmers in major productions zone in Tanzania. In this study Six (6) major zones were visited and evaluated Economic Research Bureau of the University of Dar es salaam 1997
Systematic combination of indigenous and Scientific methods of Soil – Water Management. WEMA professionals working as individuals in this large EU funded soil and water project implemented by the Hunting technical service consultant of UK, the Soil and Water management research group of Tanzania, and Makerere University of Uganda was commissioned to do the following.
  •  Perform daily field measurement of water moisture in bare field and cropped fields
  •  Perform soil permeability test throughout the season
  •  Develop experimental plots for range of crop varieties
  •  Assess the yield performance of different crops under different method of water management
European Union (EU), Tanzania   January 1997-December 1999
 

Engineering Survey, GIS and Remote Sensing Studies

Engineering survey, GIS and Remote Sensing are integral techniques of our engineering and non engineering studies. Application of these techniques ensures two advantages which include (i) simplification of large scale studies and (ii) assurances of our designs regardless of scale and complexity. Some of the projects we have undertaken in this category are presented below.
Project Client, location Year
As associate consultant on the study of the flood preparedness information and flood forecasting model for the Songwe Trans boundary river basin project in Tanzania and Malawi. The analysis included heavy application of GIS  to analyse, and map flooded zone, social and agricultural activities, analysis of weather information (rainfall data, discharge data, sedimentation, water quality etc) in order to identify the flood window and the flood occurrence frequency, identification of possible water supply infrastructure, identification of agricultural practice which leads to sediment into the river and the mitigations measures, development of flood preparedness indicators, Training of community members on indicators of floods in the study area, integrated water resource management, and on how to communicate the floods.   WWF, Tanzania and Malawi February 2006 – May 2007
Tanzania Local Government Road Inventory and Condition Survey Project. This was a country wide road inventory and condition survey which involved mapping of the entire road network. The WEMA professional participated in the preparation of maps using the ARC GIS 9.0. Over 400 road maps were prepared including the country map, regional maps, and district maps. World Bank through Prime Minister’s Office Local Government, Tanzania April 2007
Rural Access Planning for the District Road Support Programme (DRSP) of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The major task was to develop a GIS database with major target of minimizing access time to market, water points, health centers, schools etc through improvement of road network in the district. This project aimed at making sure that all the key human needs are easily accessed. ZANCON (T) Ltd, Tanzania Oct 2003
Sub-consultant for the Transport/planning project for the government of Zanzibar financed by the World Bank. The project had three major tasks, to develop GIS maps of Zanzibar with all road network, prepare a transport planning concept of Zanzibar using a GIS software showing how the human services e.g. market, roads and harbour, transport means are in proportional with the ever increasing population and also to develop a policy paper with critical analysis of what transport policy and planning is required in Zanzibar. Government of Zanzibar March 2003
 

Modeling of Surface Water-Groundwater Systems and Mining Areas

Modelling of surface water / Groundwater systems and Mining areas is another vital category of WEMA’s field of operations. This complex field requires huge knowledge of modelling and investment in software, human resource and equipments. Modelling is vital at providing solution beyond human imaginations. WEMA realizes the importance of modelling and so have heavily invested in this area. Below are some of our project we have applied our modelling know how.
Project Client, location Year
Consultancy Services for the Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources at the Proposed Nickel Mining Project, Nachingwea WEMA Professionals were responsible for
  •  Undertaking literature/desk review
  •  Assessment of surface water hydrology
  •  Modelling of Groundwater assessment
  •  Identification of potential sites for GW availability
  •  Procurement of drilling contractors and supervision of borehole drilling and construction
  •  Water quality assessment
  •  Impacts assessment framework and
  •  Impact mitigation and management
Ntaka Hill Nickel Mining Limited, Nachingwea Tanzania Sept -December 2011.
Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources for Red Hill Nickel LTD in Dutwa. WEMA Professionals were responsible for
  •  Undertaking literature/desk review
  •  Assessment of surface water hydrology
  •  Groundwater assessment
  •  Water Quality Assessment
  •  Impact assessment Framework
Red Hill Nickel Limited, Dutwa, Simiyu, Tanzania Dec 2011-June 2012
WEMA professional worked on the Storm water management project in the Kilombero Sugar Company. The key service provided by the WEMA professional included Modelling of the quantity of flood that affects the Kitopeni area in the Kilomero sugar factory, Analysis of the flood levels of Ruaha river, preparation of possible management measures and mitigation measure to control and/or manage the floods/runoff in the area. Illovo Sugar Company Ltd, Tanzania Aug 2004 – January 2005
 

Social Analysis, Training, Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit

Social Analysis, Training, Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit simply reflect our department of social matters. Inevitably WEMA believe that every project is designed to tackle social problems. Thus social analysis, training, monitoring, evaluation and audit are vital tools for the WEMA experts to be able to measure project relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability to the community. Below are some of our ongoing and completed projects which belong in this category.
Project Client, location Year
Carrying out Economic Valuation of the Coastal Forest in Tanzania. The tasks undertaken included the following:
  •  Literature Review of the relevant project documents
  •  Field consultation in the selected landscapes to identify current off-take and sustainability of that off-take, Poles, Firewood for household use, and brick making, Charcoal, Wood carving industry, Minor NTPF (e.g. thatch, medicines, vegetables, fruits and mushrooms) and Wild meat, Identify the use and non-use values of the coastal forests.
  •  Assess values of any further ecosystem services that may generate some financial flows in the mid-term. e.g. REDD, PES/PWS, eco-tourism.
  •  To use above data to build economic models of the gross and net values in terms of woody, non-timber products, values and services being obtained from the sample of coastal forests, and then extrapolate model to six landscapes in the 10 districts on mainland where coastal forests and woodland habitats are found
  •  Stakeholders workshop to present the findings
WWF Tanzania Country Office May- November 2012
European Commission Budget Support Evaluation. WEMA Professionals were sub contracted to evaluate the following
  •  Contribution of budget support in the Ministry of Water
  •  Contribution of basket funding
  •  Contribution of specific funding
  •  Evaluation of value for money
  •  Evaluation of output achieved
Ministry of Finance, Tanzania February -September 2012
Training on Management of Water Project and Contracts. WEMA Professionals undertake the following: Training of sisters in the selected areas in Tanzania on sustainable water management, water use, hygiene and sanitation, rainwater harvesting practices and purification and preparation of contracts. Tanzania Catholic Association of Sister (TCAS) and Conrad N. Hilton fund for Sisters August -October 2011
Situation and Stakeholder analyses with a focus on selected Sub-catchment areas of Great Ruaha Catchment. The assignment focuses on carrying out Situation and Stakeholders Analyses for the three selected sub- catchment areas (Ndembera, Mbarali and Mkoji) within the Great Ruaha Catchment. The detailed stakeholder and situation analysis establish baseline information prior to implementation of the proposed project; and design a monitoring program to tack the effects of the programme interventions in the catchment in terms of water quantity and quality. WWF Tanzania Country Office, Tanzania September -October 2011
Modifying the Public Works Program to Increase Labor Intensity to 75 percent. Generally, WEMA Professional was responsible to identify the types of interventions that would increase labor intensity to at least 75% but not compromising the quality of work to be executed, studying the possible timing and duration of PWP operations and studying the appropriate benefit level. Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) February -March 2011
Watershed Risk and Sustainability Assessment of the Wami-Ruvu River Basin for Tanzanian Breweries ltd and Coca-Cola SABCO. WEMA Professional was responsible:
  •  To accurately identify and assess current and future individual water risks specifically for TBL and CCS, and the shared risks between the companies and the other water users in the city of Dar es Salaam and its surrounding towns.
  •  To identify key stakeholders to engage with, and existing and new initiatives to contribute to, in order to help mitigate individual and shared water risks by ensuring water for people, nature and other businesses.
  •  To recommend options for risk mitigation and compare the potential costs of these options with the potential costs of the risks if they materialise into consequences.
WWF, GTZ, TBL and Coca Cola Sabco (CCS), Tanzania Sept - Nov 2010
Feasibility Study for Navigability of Akagera River Basin, Rwanda. WEMA staffs were specifically responsible for gathering and analysing data relating to:
  •  River water flow characteristics,
  •  Hydrology of the Akagera River Basin,
  •  Regional climate,
  •  Hydrological considerations at the proposed port locations,
  •  Lock requirements, and
  •  Channel improvement and canalisation.
  •  Provide inputs into the data collection and analysis of the topography, geology, and land use in and around Akagera River.
Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA),Rwanda January – Nov 2010
Midterm Evaluation of the WWF project entitled “Reducing Poverty in Rufiji, Mafia and Kilwa coastal areas through improved livelihoods and sustainable Marine Resources Management. WEMA Professionals were responsible to undertake the following:
  •  Broadly assess the design & relevance of the action
  •  Evaluate the efficiency & effectiveness of activities to date
  •  Evaluate the impact to date and the likely future impact
  •  Evaluate the likely sustainability of outputs and impacts
WWF Tanzania Country Office, Tanzania May – July 2010
Assessment of Necessary and Sufficient Last Mile Infrastructure Needed to Support Trade-Based Food Security in the EAC Region .The tasks undertaken included the following: Selecting representative case study areas (from at least 3 countries) in discussion with Kilimo Trust and FAO.Use GIS to identify and present the state of major infrastructure, such as roads, railways, ports, power grid, agro-industries, and major wholesale market centres for food staples. Using GIS to identify the state of LMI linking the available major infrastructure to final users (either producers or consumers).Using modeling to establish the optimum level of LMI required in each of the case study areas for efficient utilization of the major infrastructure to support optimum production and supply for food staples. Paying special attention to LMI needed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of agro-industries. Developing a framework of the necessary investment required to establish the necessary LMI in the case study areas and use simple modeling to extrapolate to the entire EAC. Making inputs to facilitate round-table (planned for May 2010) discussions among stakeholders leading to a framework document on how best to invest in LMIs in the EAC region to support Trade-Based Food security and the development of thriving agro-industries. Kilimo Trust, Uganda March- July 2010
The Evaluation of the Hilton funded Water projects for Catholic sisters Tanzania. The project was evaluated based on several factors which include the way in which the project accommodate country’s strategies and policies. Key tasks undertaken were to:
  •  Determine if water projects are having an effective and sustainable impact on health and hygiene of the people
  •  Assess the functionality and types of maintenance/repairs needed for the 19 water systems that have been constructed in three congregations in western Tanzania.
  •  Determine the effectiveness of the knowledge and mechanisms that have be put in place to guarantee sustainability and long- term benefits of the water facilities.
  •  Review and document available data, leanings generated in respect to previous project planning, implementation, and management, and provide recommendation to guide future project funding and implementations to guide future project funding and implementing, as appropriate.
Conrad N. Hilton fund for sisters, Tanzania January – February 2010
Final Evaluation for Masito-Ugalla Ecosystem Program (MUE) Kigoma District. WEMA Professionals covered the following:
  •  Determine the extent to which targets for the program objectives and specific/intermediate results were achieved over the three year timeframe of program implementation
  •  Assess relevance, sustainability and impact of the program and identify areas that need improvements
  •  Review efficiency in implementation of program activities in achieving conservation and development results/outcomes
  •  Assess and recommend the best institutional arrangements that will lead to stakeholders’ commitment to the program implementation in future
  •  Identify and flag up any best practices
  •  Produce a report that will detail all important findings during this evaluation exercise such as efficiency, strengths, weaknesses and shortfalls of the program implementation to achieve the desired goal, objectives and results; and
  •  Elaborate recommendations to JGI on Future programmatic emphasis of MUE program interventions
The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania December 2009-January 2010
Final Evaluation/Review of the WWF project on “Eastern Africa Coastal Forests Biodiversity Hotspot, Tanzania”. The tasks given were: Reviewing Quality and Relevance of Project Design, Reviewing Project Effectiveness, Efficiency of Planning and Implementation, Impact and Potential for Sustainability. Generally, the Consultant reviews all aspect of the project which includes design, planning and strategy as per project description. Also undertakes stakeholder consultation, field visit and observation on project implementation and documented the lesson learned. Finally the recommendation for future project direction was provided. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Tanzania October -November 2009
Undertake a Testing, Promotion and Marketing of Environmental Friendly Trays for growing seedling in Agricultural and Forest Planting Systems. The tasks undertaken included the following:
  •  Testing the sample trays for fast growing of seedlings
  •  Selection of trays for different nursery crops
  •  Preparation of the brochures and manual for trays explaining features and benefits
  •  Promotion of the technology to top officials (ministries) country wide
  •  Identify customers in commercial Forestry plantations
  •  Promotion of the technology and marketing of the trays to other stake holders demanding the use of the technology in different parts of the country and outside the country.
Simba Plastic Co. Ltd, Tanzania   January 2009-December 2010
The Mid Term Evaluation of the Water and Sanitation Project of African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in Mkuranga District. The tasks include; Determine the extent of water, sanitation and hygiene burden in relation to health, economic and social aspects, the extent of coverage of water and sanitation facilities, the current  level and type of hygiene and sanitation practices, economic status and level of poverty among the communities, especially , social cultural issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene e.g. Willingness to contribute to water fund basket and other health issue; preference in technologies, Also existing socio-political institutions and their relationship to gender, Potential indicators / bench marks for project monitoring and Potential areas for learning from (innovative water and sanitation practices), documentation and sharing of experiences and lessons learnt. AMREF, Tanzania 2009-2010
The Terminal Evaluation of the Catchment Management Programme of the WWF in the Kilombero Basin. The evaluation covered: Review of Quality and Relevance of Project Design, Review Project Effectiveness, Evaluation of Efficiency of Planning and Implementation, Evaluation of Impacts to livelihood of the community, and Potential for sustainability of the project. WWF Tanzania Country Office, Tanzania April 2009 – May 2009
Midterm review of the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) project in the great Ruaha river catchment, Tanzania. The project was evaluated based on several factors which include the way in which the project accommodated country’s strategies and policies. Key tasks undertaken were: Reviewing of Quality and Relevance of Project Design,  Review of Project Effectiveness, Efficiency of Planning and Implementation Impact: Review, and Potential for sustainability, replication and magnification. WWF Tanzania and European Commission (EC), Tanzania April – May 2008
Terminal Evaluation of the WWF Udzungwa Catchment Management Project. One of the major tasks of the project was to review the entire process of land use planning and certification which was undertaken in five villages in Kilosa. Specifically the evaluation covered the followings. Review of Quality and Relevance of Project Design, Review of Project Effectiveness, Efficiency of Planning and Implementation Impact: Review and Potential for sustainability, replication and magnification. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Tanzania March -May 2008
Baseline survey on Malaria for its programme on Malaria Communities Programme in Songea and Mbinga districts. Key tasks included:
  •  Conduct mapping and baseline survey to identify and gather information about malaria prevention and treatment activities among the district actors/stakeholders.
  •  Mapping information about other health facilities and programs that are not part of the mapping data collected through the CSSC mapping programme.
  •  Collect data focusing on service delivery, ITN use, ANC attendance, and IPTP uptake, availability of drugs and equipment, etc.
  •  Identification of the local NGOs, community groups and women’s groups which are active in the target areas and their capacity and interests in engaging in malaria prevention activities.
Christian Social Services Center, Tanzania February 2004
Evaluation, Analysis and Documentation of Water Monitoring Flood Preparedness Data for the Songwe River Basin. WEMA professional conducted a social survey for the impact assessment of the past flood events in the Songwe trans-boundary river basin. The tasks included: Analysis of social and agricultural activities, analysis of weather information (rainfall data, discharge data, sedimentation, water quality etc) in order to identify the flood window and the flood occurrence frequency, mapping of areas affected by floods using GIS softwared, identification of agricultural practice which leads to sediment into the river and the mitigations measures, development of flood preparedness models and indicators, Training of community members on indicators of floods and how to communicate the floods. World Wide fund for Nature (WWF), Tanzania and Malawi April 2006-April 2007
Training of Zonal Irrigation Officer and Senior Officers for the Ministry of Agricultural and Food Security (Irrigation division) on Water use efficiency in irrigation schemes and river basins. WEMA professionals provided training to the senior officers for the Ministry of Agricultural and Food Security (Irrigation division) on Water use efficiency in river basins, irrigation designs, water management, productivity and price fluctuation of the agric products across season. RIPARWIN project, Sokoine University, Tanzania May 2004 - Aug 2005