- River basins, Water resources
- Water Supply-Sanitation
- Agriculture-Irrigation Systems
- Engineering Survey & GIS
- Modeling of Surface Water
- Social Analysis, Training
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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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WWF Tanzania Country Office | May- November 2012 |
European Commission Budget Support Evaluation.
WEMA Professionals were sub contracted to evaluate the following
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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 |