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Chizya Mvula

Lusaka Zambia,Lusaka

Summary

Accomplished water resources professional with a proven track record at the Water Resources Management Authority, adept in critical thinking and excellent communication. Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion, excelling in fast-paced environments through effective teamwork and collaboration. Renowned for attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Hydrologist

Water Resources Management Authority
10.2020 - Current
  • Supervise and standardize all hydrological activities and reports in the Authority.
  • Optimization of the nationwide hydrometric network for continuous surface water data collection.

• Technical guidance to aid decision-making in water allocation.

• Production of hydrological reports and other related reports to guide policy direction in water resources.

• Technical advise in drafting regulations for water resources management

• Production of concepts for standard operating procedures in hydrological practice within the institution


Hydrologist

Water Resources Management Authority
04.2016 - 10.2020
  • Analysis of surface water data to provide timely data for decision-making.
  • Facilitate and supervise data collection and compilation.
  • Establishment and maintenance of hydrometric networks
  • Quantifying water resources in the catchment
  • Flood and drought monitoring to inform early warning systems.
  • Water demand studies and estimation in the catchment to facilitate decision making for water permits.

• Carry out water balance studies for various catchments. • Preparation of technical reports on the status of surface water in the catchment


Hydrologist

Department Of Water Affairs
09.2005 - 04.2016
  • Maintenance of the surface water monitoring network to ensure that quality and timely data is recorded at hydrometric stations.
  • Preparation of technical reports on surface water research and monitoring
  • Provide technical support to field officers to facilitate effective implementation of programmed.
  • Analysis of surface water data to determine quantity and resource availability.
  • Planning and Budgeting for surface water activities in the province.

Education

Master of Science - Technology And Resources Management

Cologne University of Applied Sciences - THKoeln
Cologne, Germany
10.2012

Post-graduate Diploma - Integrated Water Resources Management

University of Zambia
Lusaka
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Zambia
Lusaka
08.2001

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

As a seasoned hydrologist I have assessed and led the assessment of water availability for water allocation to various sectors and helped in the decision making process for resolving conflict between competing water uses. I have also guided the development and establishment of water balance quantification models for stressed catchments. i have also contributed to the development of contingency plans for both the WASH and the Water Resources sectors at national level

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Hydrologist

Water Resources Management Authority
10.2020 - Current

Hydrologist

Water Resources Management Authority
04.2016 - 10.2020

Hydrologist

Department Of Water Affairs
09.2005 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Technology And Resources Management

Cologne University of Applied Sciences - THKoeln

Post-graduate Diploma - Integrated Water Resources Management

University of Zambia

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Zambia
Chizya Mvula