AbdulQudos Abdulhakim Al-Ghabban

Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Roads, Construction, Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Specialist

Phone: 00967- 771529522, Email: Ghabban@live.com / Abdulqudos.alghabban@gmail.com

Address: Yemen, Sana'a – open to relocation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghabban0/ Member of Saudi Concil of Engineers

Summary

Dynamic and result-oriented professional project manager / engineer, MBA, civil engineer, construction, road construction, water and sanitation infrastructure specialist with 15+ years of experience divided into engineering & roads construction in Saudi Arabia, and with humanitarian complex emergencies and development sectors with International NGOs in Yemen. Successfully managed 20+ projects, including construction, Water and Sanitation in community, and construction/ rehabilitation of schools and health facilities, with individual budgets exceeding $20 million, ensuring compliance with donor regulations. Skilled in assessments, design, technical oversight, and capacity building in collaboration with local partners and communities. Adept at working in challenging environments, representing organizations in high-level coordination forums, and promoting community-led, sustainable solutions.

Skills Highlights

.Education

· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering 2005-2010 - Sana’a University – Faculty of Engineering.

· High diploma (Pre-Master MBA) in Business and Administration – Amran University 2021-2022.

· Completed all MBA courses - in the Master's research stage –Amran University – from 2022 to 2025.

Experience

Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Specialist

Save the Children International in Yemen – Country Office, 01/2024 – Present

Responsibilities:

· Led and managed Water, Sanitation, infrastructure, construction and rehabilitation programs in Yemen with more than 5 million USD construction budget, ensuring alignment with international standards.

· Provide technical revision and approval on construction and rehabilitation engineering works, assessments, BoQs, designs, and reports.

· Designed and implemented interventions response for cholera and flood-affected areas.

· Conducted technical assessments, developed proposals, and secured funding for WASH initiatives.

· Overseeing timely implementation of many projects across the country, monitoring against logframes and workplans – I have designed compiled Master plan for all Construction projects in Yemen.

· Provided strategic guidance and technical oversight for field teams and local partners.

· Led the technical coordination and negotiation with Minstries (Minstery of Water and Environment, and Minstry of Health), represented the organization in cluster meetings and coordination forums.

· Facilitated capacity-building programs for staff and partners, enhancing technical expertise and operational effectiveness.

· Monitored program activities; using MEAL frameworks, adjusting strategies for improved outcomes.

· Led the Cash for WASH Technical Working Group (TWG) and co-leader of Disability Inclusion in Water and Sanitation TWG at the WASH Cluster in Yemen.

· Developed and implemented strategies and projects to address WASH and infrastructure challenges.

· Prepared and submitted concept notes and proposals to secure funding for WASH and infrastructure projects.

Water and Sanitation Team Leader (Projects Manager)
CARE International in Yemen - Amran/Sana’a Area Office, 03/2018 – 12/2023

Key Achievements:

· Acted as a WASH Sub-Cluster Focal point, working closely with the sub-cluster coordinator to build sustainable partnerships with government counterparts, NGOs, and INGOs that work in Amran Gov.

· Managed and achieved 20+ integrated projects (including Schools, and Health Facilities) with individual budgets of more than 15M USD in accordance with donors' regulations.

· Rehabilitated/constructed more than 50+ Water schemes with Solar systems, 20+ schools, 20+ HFs, and thousands of family latrines, capacity building for Water Committees, and implementing water safety plans.

· Developed and/or contextualized monitoring and needs assessment tools, ensuring consistency and harmonization of approaches.

· Contributed to developing country strategy, planned new projects/programs, and identified trends, donor priorities, and partnerships.

· Familiar working with the regulations of different donors: BHA, OCHA, EU, CDCs, LDSC, USAID, Etc.

· Developed 20+ projects by preparing first-stage editing competitive and innovative WASH CNs/narrative and financial proposals, more than 70% of them were accepted by donors.

· Managed 05+ current projects; project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, needs assessments, reporting, recruitment, forecasting, and financial management.

· Led 15+ staff to develop winning and high-level technical aspects through a role model style, capacity building, on-the-job training, and focusing on quality standards and staff development.

· Supervised, trained, and built the capacity of the Water, Sanitation, Education, and CFW Technical team.

· Led the need assessment for Amran governorate conducted by CARE, WASH Cluster, and REACH in 2018.

Responsibilities:.

· Supported the emergency preparedness and response plan and process, updated WASH strategy and guidelines, and provided strategic and technical leadership in program design.

· Presented CARE in all sub-cluster coordination forums and technical working groups and liaised with relevant governmental sides and various related NGO partners in the assigned geographic areas.

· Involved in the procurement tenders' committees at the national level.

A. Deputy Area Manager
CARE International in Yemen - Marib Area Office, 07/2020 - 12/2020

Key Achievements:

· Managed 20+ project staff to implement 05 multi-sectoral projects; WASH, WASH in schools, FSL, Shelter/CCCM, NFIs, and Protection with a portfolio of more than 4.5M USD in conflict and fragile security context in Marib Gov with multiple donors: DFID, OFDA, FFP, ADH, and START Fund.

· Developed operation plans, staffing, annual reviews, and work plans for all program interventions.

· Coordinated with relevant partners, clusters, and stakeholders as relevant to the program's implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the projects.

· Built highly trusted relationships with authorities and within the staff by following policies and frameworks.

· Coordinated the capacity development of partner agencies, including assessment, planning, delivery, and monitoring of the implementation at field levels.

Responsibilities:

· Led and participated in establishing the Marib Area Office; recruited 15+ staff, launched the implementation of multiple projects, and set the office's strategy.

· Oversaw all aspects of the day-to-day management of the office projects including budget management, the accuracy of reports, financial reports, and compliance with donor agreements.

· Reported and monitored tasks (audits, monthly, developed MEL assessments, monitoring tools and evaluation reports, human interest/success stories, accountability, advocacy, etc.).

· Ensured the accuracy of narrative reports, statistics, research, funding trackers, handovers, financial reports, and donor compliance across multiple projects and ensured project milestones are met.

Water and Sanitation Engineer
Save the Children International, 12/2015 - 03/2018

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

· Assessed, prepared BoQs and drawings, and supervised the rehabilitation of 20+ health facilities, hospitals, Schools, DTCs, friendly areas, and water 10+ points in Amran, Sana'a, and Dhamar Gov.

· Ensured implementation of the Sanitation and Hygiene program, including infrastructure construction and training of community and volunteers.

· Developed, implemented, and monitored monthly activity plans to achieve expected results.

· Ensured all activities have procurement tracking tools for timely implementation and followed-up based on that.

· Ensured engagement of local stakeholders and building capacity for behavioral change and long-term impact.

· Acted as a focal point for the WASH Program and Cholera response, Health facilities, and school constriction and rehabilitation in Center Area "Sana'a and Amran."

Roads Technical Office Designer Engineer
Burmah for trading and contracting company Alqassim – KSA, 05/2013 - 09/2014

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

· Covered the Project Manager Position for 06 Months.

· Designed 03+ big Road Projects and supervised the implementation.

· Calculated the quantities and prepared the payment documents, raising the accuracy from 70% to above 95%.

· Monitored and calculated the achievements and progress on a regular basis and got approvals on.

· Gathered data, compiled reports, and delivered presentations to relevant stakeholders.

· Conducted quality assurance and provided feedback to the team.

Road Site Engineer in Railway Project
Alsultan Est. Alqassim – KSA, 6/2011 - 6/2012

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

· Organized materials and ensured safety; supervised implementation of 15+ KM of road embankment works.

· Raised reports and certified achievement of contractual milestones to the project manager.

· Conducted quality assurance and provided feedback to the team.

· Managed more than 40 pieces of equipment on the site.

· Authorized technical drawings and plans in the implementation of culverts, protection walls, and channels.

· Provided technical advisories and suggestions for improvement on project implementation in the field.

· Drew up work schedules and communicated any adjustments to staff members and the projects' owners.

Instructor Engineer - Partial Time
Technical Institute for Surveying and Highway Design – Hael Street – Sana’a -, 06/2010 - 03/2011

Courses and Training:

· Regional WASH in Emergencies Workshop MENA – Erbil, Iraq organized By German WaSH Network on 25-30 May 2024.

· Epidemiology and Data Collection Methods for WASH in Emergencies Training - Dakar, Senegal organized by the CDC, GWC (Global WASH Cluster), and UNICEF held on 05-09 Dec 2022.

· Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): Working with nature to adapt to a changing climate – 2024 – developed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

· Risk Management Fundemental for Humanitarian Projects – 2024 – Udemy online learning blatform.

· PMP “Project Management Professional” by Apex for Training and Consultancy - held at CARE International Office - Sana’a, Yemen on 21 - 27 Jan. 2020.

· Proposal Writing and Fundraising at Apex for Training and Consultancy - Sana’a, Yemen, 25 - 28 August 2019.

· Training on Solar Powered Pumping Systems-Design, Operation, and Maintenance at Advanced Studies Center for Consulting and Training - Sana’a, Yemen on 31 Oct - 05 Nov 2020.

· Training of trainers “TOT” on WASH Assessment conducted by Yemen WASH Cluster and REACH organization at UNICEF office - Sana’a, Yemen, 15 August 2018.

· Training on Cash for Work Mechanism “CFW” at Social Fund for Development “SFD” to assist vulnerable communities – Sana'a on 05 – 09 November 2017.

· Training on the Control water system and boreholes design pumps organized by STATIKA Institute and sponsored by UNICEF from 25 January – 02 February 2017.

· Training on WASH Technical Management in Emergencies - Online - Disaster ready site on October 2016.

· Autodesk Civil3D Drawing Software - 2013 (DIMEZ Institute)

· AutoCAD - 2D Drawing Software and Autodesk Land Software - 2009 (Sana'a univ. –Faculty of Eng.)

· Course in the usage of Total station (Leica TS-02) May 2010 (Nasheer – Engineering office)

Workshops’ participation:

· Sani-Tweaks Workshop: Improving the quality of sanitation programs in emergencies provided by Oxfam Global Humanitarian Team in coordination with National WASH Cluster – online workshop – 08 to 09 March 2021.

· Gender in Emergencies and GBV in Emergencies provided by CARE UK – online course – 09-18 March 2021.

· WASH 'EM Training - Hygiene Promotion Approach in Emergencies – at CARE - July 22 – 23, 2019.

· Integrated Approaches in Humanitarian Response – CARE International – January 28, 2019.

· Biological water test by DelAgua kit andwater quality monitoring – CARE International Jan. 14 -15, 2019.

· Technical Sanitation Workshop – biogas, dry/wet latrines, and SEWAT systems – arranged by WASH Cluster and conducted at UNICEF - January 13, 2019.

· Epidemiology for WASH Cholera Outbreak Programming conducted by WASH Cluster - Sana’a, 18 Mar 2018.

Languages and Computer Skills.

English – Fluent. Arabic – Mother tongue. French – Basic.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office MS (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook … etc), and Engineering Programs (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Staad Pro, GIS … etc) – Got advanced excel training.