About

To reduce suffering and providing support for those who have undergone a traumatic disaster and are in the emergency, recovering or rebuilding phases. Highly accomplished, resourceful and solutions driven. WASH and Construction Expert with 10+ years’ demonstrated achievements in managing integrated WASH, Shelter and Construction projects, Proven record of successfully leading people, strengthening professionalism, Managing large-scale and complex projects simultaneously. Offering a diverse array of skills in Grant Administration & Compliance, Program Development, Capacity Building, Disaster Management, Budget Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Needs and Gap Analysis

Skills

  • Administration
  • Business Development
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Finance
  • Software development
  • Education
  • Procurement
  • Design
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Teaching
  • English and Hausa
    10
  • Hausa and Fulfulde
    10
  • Higgi
    10
  • Kanuri and Hausa
    4

Recommendations

Chidinma Mbaegbu

 3/27/2026
10

"A highly skilled WASH Expert"

Marvin Igbo Emmanuel

 8/11/2024
10

"I have known and worked with Mr. Moses Tapwa for over 4 years and I can attest to his prudence and hard work to what he does. "

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Experience

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Work experience
  •  Overseeing both operations and programs in Benue state sub-office. Operational oversight includes security, human resources, administration, and IT. Program oversight includes current programs in WASH, Education, Child Protection, Community Mobilization and GBV
  •  Producing and reviewing concept notes, proposals, WASH, Education and CP strategies and master budgets.
  •  Providing management, guidance, and technical oversight of the UNHCR, P&G and the BPRM projects
  •  Conducting engineering design reviews and manage submissions of tenders for all infrastructure projects
  •  Preparing and implementing detailed project spending, procurement and work plans for all WASH projects
  •  Coordinating inputs for WASH BVA and indicator tracking on a monthly basis, implement corrective action as required, and report this within SCI.
  •  Conducting training for WASH staff, WASHCOMs and partners to build up local competences and facilitate the compliance with UNHCR WASH standards
  •  Leading on all Construction works (WASH, Education and Protection) in the whole Cameroonian Refugee Response.
  •  Ensuring both internal and donor reports are produced and delivered in a timely and quality manner
  •  Ensuring Environmental Health Clubs in school, Vector and Reptile control spray are carried in all health facilities and all the settlements according to Sphere and UNHCR Standards
  •  Leading WASH technical assessments in coordination with other thematic areas and external sector agencies,
  •  Supervising the construction of Temporary Learning Spaces, Child Friendly Spaces, classrooms, Pour Flush Latrines within Schools, Health Centers, Refugee camps and host Communities
  •  Designing and implementing of water supplies infrastructures, sanitation facilities and hygiene interventions as per national and SPHERE standards also ensures timely delivery of these activities.
  •  Working closely with the HR team, identify staffing needs for WASH officers, and ensure timely recruitment and induction of new staff.
  •  Working closely with the Logistics and Finance teams, to identify WASH supplies needs and coordinate to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan, budget and supply chain.
  •  Coordinating with other sectors (Child Protection, GBV and Education.) to ensure integration in program.
  •  Working closely with the MEAL team to put in place a MEAL plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements,

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Work experience
  • November, 2019 - September, 2020
  • Fulltime
  •  Supported the Programme Manager in planning, prioritizing and implementing diverse construction tasks and ensured a successful outcome in terms of quality, compliance and budget, while adhering strictly to regulations.
  •  Planned and conducted all construction procurement in collaboration with the supply chain unit.
  •  Supervised the construction of 107 TLS, renovated 30 blocks of classrooms and 6 Health Facilities, 8 CFS and construction of 156 number of gender latrines within IDPS and Host communities
  •  Prepared BoQs for construction of Latrines, Classrooms, Stabilization center, Health facilities, Temporary Learning Spaces, Child Friendly Spaces and WASH hardware activities according to WASH and Education in Emergency standards.
  •  Ensured gender and protection marker are considered throughout the project cycle, with women being enabled to influence decision-making around construction and WASH challenges.
  •  Compiled monthly, quarterly and semi-annual WASH and Construction project reports highlighting project impact against indicators and contributed to field-based reports to Plan International or external donors.
  •  Coordinated with the relevant ministries (Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and resettlement, Ministry of Water Resources), communities and other stakeholders before, during and after constructions

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Education
  • September, 2019 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • 2019- 2021 University of Maiduguri, Borno (Masters in Disaster Risk Management)
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Moses Daniel Tapwa

Education
  • August, 2019 - September, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • 2019- 2021 Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, Borno (PGD Education)

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Education
  • September, 2018 - December, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • 2018- 2021 Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State (M. Eng Soil and Water Engineering)

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Work experience
  •  Acted as WASH Coordinator when on Leave, supported the WASH Coordinator in overseeing the technical aspects of the implementation, coordination of the program, and ensured that all the WASH projects meet their intended scope, time, quality and budget.
  •  Supported the WASH team in monitoring of WASH interventions, Oversees the cholera response in Dikwa Ngala, Banki and Damasak LGAs in Borno State and Mubi Adamawa State.
  •  Constructed more than 20 solar powered boreholes and upgraded 10 solar powered boreholes, constructed more than 1500 blocks of VIP latrines and more than 2000 blocks of bathing shelters
  •  Provided inputs to the development of concept notes, proposals and participated actively in all WASH grants.
  •  Developed Bills of Quantities, technical drawings and tender documents for all construction and WASH projects.
  •  Supported in trainings for WASH Staff and Hygiene Promoters on WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance, selection, recruitment and appraisal for WASH Staff as per FHI 360 systems
  •  Worked closely with M&E team to develop and improve M&E feedback mechanisms for WASH programs
  •  Compiled bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and semiannual project reports highlighting project impact against indicators and contribute to field-based reports to FHI 360/or external donors.

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Work experience
  • February, 2016 - February, 2018
  • Fulltime
  •  Assisted in designing of shelters and site assessments prior to execution of construction.
  •  Prepared BoQs for different type of Shelter and WASH construction work to include health facilities and schools.
  •  Conducted damage needs assessments and prepared Schedule of Dilapidation.
  •  Assisted other units with BoQs and construction supervision, such as Safe Spaces and rehabilitation works.
  •  Prepared Purchase Requests according to agreed BoQs
  •  Conducted market assessment required for construction materials for updated price.
  •  Supervised the construction of 1,000 emergency Shelters and 10 WASH facilities and ensured contractors stick to standards and specifications and Provided engineering and technical supports to any ongoing work
  •  Rehabilitated Psychiatric Unit Specialist Hospital Yola, and provided solutions to complex renovation challenges
  •  Submitted weekly report as requested by the donor to monitor the implementation within the given period.

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Work experience
  •  Engineered the construction of Departments of Agric Technology, Education and Electrical Education, 1000 Seaters Computer based Examination and 500 capacity lecture halls at Federal Univesty of Technology Yola, Adamawa state
  •  Supervised the contractors and ensure constructional work is carried out as per the agreed standards and designs.
  •  Monitored progress throughout the construction process comparing projected schedule of work, Engineering drawings, applicable codes, standards, best practice and construction methods
  •  Provided technical advice to the team to inform decision on rehabilitation and all construction works.

Moses Daniel Tapwa

Education
  • 2005- 2010 University of Maiduguri, Borno (B. Eng Civil & Water Resources Engineering Second Class Upper)

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Chidinma Mbaegbu

 3/27/2026
10

"A highly skilled WASH Expert"

Marvin Igbo Emmanuel

 8/11/2024
10

"I have known and worked with Mr. Moses Tapwa for over 4 years and I can attest to his prudence and hard work to what he does. "

2 recommendations in total
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