Electrical Report of IP
Electrical Report of IP
Electrical Report of IP
P . O. B o x 1 6 3 4 K i g a l i - R wa n d a
Phone:+250 (0) 788833694 •
E - ma i l : n z e yi ma n a .b o n a v e n t u r e @ g ma i l .c o m ;
Executive Summary
I am an engineer with over +8 years experience planning and executing engineering projects from bidding
through completion, maintaining industry-leading quality standards, and implementing modern
technologies for major capability gains. Highly skilled in leading cross-functional teams, liaising with
contractors and external agencies, and ensuring on‐time completion of project milestones. Able to excel in
demanding environments and introduce Best Practices. I have a successful track record in implementing
engineering and technology projects. I am a team player, always giving the extra mile to achieve objectives
and results, extremely passionate about driving organizations towards excellence, bringing shareholder
value and enterprise effectiveness trough promoting change and improving processes.
IDENTIFICATION
- Date and Place of Birth: Ruhango District -South Province – Republic of RWANDA
- Date of birth: 07 December 1977
- Nationality: Rwandan
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married to Mrs. Olive MBANJIMPUNDU , whom we have one child (Annelise Ineza
NZEYIMANA: Female, 2 years).
EDUCATION
From August 2000 to December 2005: Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (Kigali -Rwanda
);
B.Sc. in Electromechanical Engineering (Second Class Upper Division)
From September 1992 to June 1999: College Adventiste de Gitwe [Ruhango District, South
Province, RWANDA].
Advanced General Certificate of Secondary School Education, Mathematics and Physics
Option.
From September 1985 to June 1991: Ecole Primaire Adventiste de Gitwe [Ruhango District , South
Province, RWANDA]. Primary School Education Primary School Leaving Certificate
CAREER SUMMARY
Project Management
Project Engineering
Project Procurement
Project Planning with computer aided tools
Co-ordination & documentation
CARRIER PROFILE
An engineer with 8+ years of qualitative experience in Design & Development, Detailed & Review
Engineering, Utility Engineering, Procurement Management, Project Management & Coordination,
Feasibility Studies, Process Improvements, Vendor Development with Reputed Organizations.
Proficient in conduction and Establishment of Feasibility studies for various private, government and
international organizations.
Proficient in Project management & Engineering Coordination, Detail oriented & efficient with strong
analytical, planning & interpersonal skills.
Preparing the tender document for all procurement methodology for consultancy, goods and Works.
Preparing technical evaluation report for turnkey, semi turnkey & shopping mode type project with the
supplier & client for contract finalization of the supplier.
Development and elaboration of technical specifications for engineering projects as per the capacity
requirement of the project.
Ascertaining specifications for Design of Main Plant Equipments as per plant capacity requirement, in
due consideration of latest design standards, practical values and statutory requirements.
Review and approval of Supplier Drawings and Documents as per specified design criteria and contract
document.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From July 2013 up to date: Senior Project Manager Engineer for SolaRwanda Program
Rwanda Sustainable Energy Development Project (SEDP), SolaRwanda Program based in Energy
Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA)/World Bank Project - “Global Environment Facility Trust
Fund” (GEF), and “Nordic Development Fund” (NDF).
Project objectives:
The overall goal of the project is strengthen and consolidate the Rwandan Renewable Energy market
by developing the market of solar water heaters in domestic sector and Increase Private Sector
participation in the Renewable Energy Sector.
Assignment summary
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Preparation of the tender document and terms of references for suppliers and installers eligible
under the SolaRwanda Program,
Evaluation of proposals from local interested suppliers wishing to participate in SolaRwanda
Program
Preparation of contracts for suppliers participating in SolaRwanda Program
Supervision the Promotion Campaigns for Solar Water Heaters Market Development in Rwanda.
Development of the guidelines and regulations for installation of solar water heaters in
residential sector.
Supervision of the installations of solar water heating systems to customers around the country
and checking the conforming of installation against the established standards and guidelines.
Participate in the preparation of SolaRwanda Program implementation plan.
Maintaining adequate records of project activities.
Ensure complete files for all procurement records are maintained.
Prepare project reports including physical progress, and any other report that may be required.
Negotiate contracts for Goods and Consultant Services of Project.
From July 2012 up June 2013: Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA): Project
Engineer for the 69 Pico and Micro Hydro Power Plants Project under EWSA (69 PMHPP).
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From November 2011 up to June 2012: Ag. Project Manager Engineer for SolaRwanda
Program (National Program for Solar Water Heaters Market Development in Residential
Sector in Rwanda ).
From May 2009 up to October 2011: High Voltage Electrical Transmission & Distribution Lines
Projects Manager Engineer in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA).
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coordination with various agencies in finalizing drawings. Planning, Scheduling, Coordination and
Control of total activities of the project.
Interfacing with various engineering departments for timely execution of the project.
Carrying out preparation of estimates, technical specifications, scope and deliverables of the
contracts and purchase orders awarded from the project site office.
Maintaining cordial business relationship with various clients, contractors & service agencies.
Field visits for identification of rivers in the whole country for construction of small and micro hydro
power plants and the transmission lines connecting the small hydropower plants to the national grid.
Elaboration of tender documents for small hydropower plants construction and their associated
transmission lines.
Supervising the conduction of feasibility studies by recruited consultant
Determines feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical
and economic factors of Energy Projects.
Analyzes engineering proposals of micro hydro power projects, and related technical data pertaining
to design and implementation of the projects.
Provided technical supervision of all project activities: participate in meetings on the progress of the
project and site meetings work: monitor the implementation of works or service delivery by
consultants.
Prepared periodic reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) on the implementation of the project;
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and drawings including construction change orders.
17. Discusses and negotiates with the Client the contractual matters related to Payment Certificates
and claims (measurement of quantities, initial rates, new rates, etc.).
18. Manages the contractual commitments and performance of the work according to the Client’s
instructions, Specifications and Drawings, and the Terms and Conditions of the Contract,
including construction Change Orders.
19. Reviews the project correspondences to determine compliance with Contract Terms and
Conditions, and Specifications, to advise the Project Management of possible deviations.
20. Evaluates accuracy of quantities in the Bills of Quantity in preparation to the decision to convert
Contract into a lump-sum type as stipulated in the Contract Terms and Conditions.
21. Provides quantity take-off to facilitate the work of other departments such as Planning, Cost
Control, Procurement, etc.
22. Prepares fully documented monthly payment application in compliance with Contract’s Terms
and Conditions.
23. Provides quantities achieved for monthly productivity report, and coordinates among site team,
Cost Control, and planning departments to verify the monthly reports.
24. Reviews the project insurance requirements and extent of cover, and ensures these requirements
are complied with including insurance provided by Subcontractor.
25. Provides high quality advice on all pre-contract contractual matters including procurement and
contracting strategy and tactics.
26. Prepares Invitation to Tender, manages the tender evaluation process including interviews with
potential contractors, and directs the award of Subcontracts and Service Agreements.
27. Provides contractual and commercial guidance for developing bid package for tendering, and
Recommends appropriate amendments to all sections of formal bid packages to ensure clarity or
requirements from Legal, Commercial and Technical view point.
28. Reviews the Subcontractors’ correspondences to determine compliance with the relevant
Subcontract Terms and Conditions.
29.Reviews and approves in coordination with the project staff the subcontractor’s payment
certificates.
30.Evaluates and prepares response to and defense versus Subcontractors’ claims.
31.Monitors, evaluates and prepares fully supported estimates and claims for alternations / variations
to the Contract Scope and substantiates/manages the same with Client for final settlement.
32.Issues through the Cost Control Engineer the periodic monthly financial and productivity reports.
33.Coordinates and follows up for internal and external audits.
From June 2008 up to April 2009: Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA). Project Engineer for
Micro Hydro Power Projects in the Ministry of Infrastructure of Rwanda.
Elaboration of tender documents for feasibility studies for small and micro hydro power
plants.
Supervising the construction activities of small hydropower plants.
Other activities concerning various projects in energy sector in the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Determines feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other
technical and economic factors of Energy Projects.
Analyzes engineering proposals of energy projects, and related technical data pertaining to
design and implementation.
Management of projects in a technical consultancy or similar environment;
Elaborated the tender document and participated in the evaluation of bids for the
environmental and social impact assessment study for the construction of 28MW hydropower
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plant at Nyabarongo River.
From May 2007 up to May 2008: Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA). Professional Engineer
in charge of Energy Efficiency Projects.
Elaboration of tender documents for energy efficiency projects in the energy sector
(MININFRA) Supervision of energy efficiency projects in the Ministry
Collection data and statistics on electricity and energy production.
Elaboration of technical documents for projects in the energy sector in the Ministry.
Performing other administrative activities and assignments related to energy
efficiencies projects.
Monitoring the implementation of the project of disseminating of low energy
consuming lamps (CFLs) in collaboration with national utility company.
From Jan 2007-April 2007: Global Engineering Company (GECO) : Electrical Engineer
Form 17th to 19th October 2007: Training on “Procurement of Goods/ Works “with emphasis on
World Bank Procedures and Regulations. The training was organized by the” Human Resources
and Institutional Capacity Development Agency (HIDA-RWANDA)
Form 05th to 14th May 2008: Regional Training on “ Solar Thermal Energy and Energy
Conservation Technologies” Organized by the National Renewable Energy Authority of the Arab
Republic of Egypt ( CAIRO: EGYPT )
Form 8th to 19th June 2008: Regional Training on “Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)”
Organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Energy ( CAIRO: EGYPT )
From 14th August to 22 September 2008 : International Training on “ Techniques of Small
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Hydropower Development and Management ” Organized by the Hangzhou Regional Center for
Medium and Small Hydro Power Development Center (HRC : HANGZHOU , CHINA)
From 16th February to 6th March 2009: International Training on “ Rural Infrastructure
Development ,Planning and Management” Organized by Thailand International Development
Cooperation Agency (TICA) in collaboration with Kasetsart University (BANGKOK
,THAILAND)
From 24 May to 11 June 2010: Training on Procurement and Contract Negotiations, Organized
by DTI (Development Training International from Swaziland) and the Transaction Advise and
Capacity Building Project (TACBP) of the World Bank.
From 28th February to 4th March 2011: Workshop training on the comparison of electricity
tariff level and structure and supply cost in Africa, organized by the African Forum for Utility
Regulators (AFUR) supported by the European Union (NAIROBI-KENYA).
From March 30th to 1st April 2011: Training on Rwanda Electricity Master Plan organized by
Fichtner-Decon in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure of Rwanda (MININFRA) and
Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA).
From 23rd July to 3rd August 2012 : Training on “ Planning and Development of Hydropower
Plants" Organized by the World Bank International Hydropower Consultant (Eng. Adina Violeta
PARASCHIVESCU, Phd) in the context of the Sustainable Energy Development Project
(SEDP) under EWSA)
From 25th to 30th March 2013: Practical Training on Solar Water Heaters Systems Installation
and Maintenance in Residential and Commercial Buildings, Organized by the Pan Africa
Management Institute (PAMI-South Africa) and held at Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Republic of South Africa.
From 1st to 6th April 2013: Training on Projects Management (Project Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation), Organized by the Pan African Management Institute (PAMI-South Africa) and held
at Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng Republic of South Africa.
From 3rd to 21th February 2014: Advanced Project Management Certificate :(The training
course involved the Advanced Skills in Project Initiation Management , Project Planning
Management , Project Procurement and Contract Management, Project Implementation
Management, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Risk Management: The training
content was based on the International Project Management Professional Institute (PMP
Institute). The training was organized by the Africa Management Development Institute
(AMADI-South Africa) and was held in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng Republic of
South Africa,
Task force of Solar Water Heater Market Development in Rwanda”, Deputy Coordinator of the Task
force team from the EWSA. From May 2013.
Energy Sector Working Group-MININFRA" Active Member of Energy Sector Working Group
under the Ministry of Infrastructure. The Energy Sector Working Group was in charge of supervision
of the different projects and initiatives for achieving the government objectives and targets for the
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increase the national capacity in energy generation , transmission, distribution and renewable energy:
From May 2007 up to July 2011.
Member of the task force team for Nyabarongo Hydro Power Project” (27.5 MW): Supervision of
expropriation process for the Project. From July 2008 to March 2009.
EWSA and Ministry of Health”, Member of the task force in charge of implementation of the
installation of solar water heating systems in public health facilities (Hospitals and Clinics). From
July 2013.
LANGUAGES
ICT KNOWLEDGE
Auto Cad, MathCAD
EES : Engineering Equations Solver Software
Flow Pro: Design and Simulation of Dams for Hydro Power Generation.
Pipe Flow Expert: Design and Simulation of Fluids Flow in Pipes.
Energy Projects Evaluation Software
Ret Screen: Analyzing the Technical and Financial Viability of Energy Projects: (Small Hydro Projects
Analysis, Photovoltaic Projects Analysis, Solar Water Heating Projects Analysis, Biomass Heating
Projects Analysis and Wind Energy Projects Analysis)
HOMER: Evaluation Designs of Off-grid and Grid-Connected Power Systems for a variety of
Applications.
Project Management Software
Microsoft Project
Open Project
Gant Project
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Power System Analysis Software:
ECODIAL 3.4 Software for designing Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Systems
XLPro2Calculation (Tool for designing low-voltage electrical systems from LEGRAND)
ETAP POWER STATION 4.0 and 6.0
REFERENCE PERSONS
Mr. Gonzague UWITONZE: Technical Director at Global Engineering Company (GECO Ltd);
Phone: +250(0) 788 458 695; Email: [email protected]
Mr. Anicet NSENGIYUMVA, MSc: The Coordinator of the Strategic Capacity Building
Initiative (SCBI) under EWSA, P.O. Box 537 Kigali-Rwanda; Phone: +250 (0) 7 88 50 88 53; Email:
[email protected].
Mr. NIYIBIZI MBANZABIGWI, MSc: The Focal Person for Sustainable Energy Development
Project (SEDP) under EWSA, P.O. Box 537 Kigali-Rwanda; Phone: +250 (0) 7 88 49 41 00;
Email: [email protected].
Declaration
I assure that the above details that I have furnished are true to the best of my knowledge.
Sincerely,
Bonaventure NZEYIMANA
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