GABRIEL ADU-WUSU
Bridgetown
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineer with extensive experience at construction project management, WASH programming and emergency response. Proven track record in leading infrastructure development across multiple countries, enhancing climate resilience, and building capacity among stakeholders. Adept at fostering collaboration and communication, driving impactful water and sanitation initiatives that benefit communities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist
UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area Office
Bridgetown, Barbados
03.2025 - Current
- Providing technical support for infrastructure construction reviews for schools, to include climate resilience.
- Providing technical support for the inclusion of WASH into schools and emergency shelter infrastructure assessments.
- Leading WASH in emergency preparedness and response efforts, and capacity building across 12 Eastern Caribbean countries.
- Co-lead for the WASH Thematic Working Group of the Caribbean Development Partners Group (CDPG).
- Facilitate capacity building for climate-resilient WASH service provision in the Eastern Caribbean.
- Support water supply efforts for two Grenadine islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer
UNICEF GHANA
Accra, Ghana
02.2012 - 02.2025
- Led the processes for securing a Local Procurement Authorization (LPA) for the construction of water supply and toilet facilities in over 150 schools across the country.
- Spearheaded the development of Program Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) with NGOs for the construction of water supply and sanitation facilities in over 150 schools.
- Supported construction supervision and management for the construction of a sludge drying bed in the Ho Municipality of Ghana.
- Supported the procurement of consultancy firms and contractors for the construction of cold rooms and newborn care units for selected health facilities in Ghana.
- Facilitated training of over 150 artisans in the construction of different designs for household toilets across five districts.
- Supervised the construction of new household toilet designs, following the Sanitation Technology Challenge, which innovated new designs to deal with challenges identified in communities.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer (on Staff Exchange)
UNICEF ZAMBIA
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supports contract management for borehole drilling and rehabilitation, and supervision to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Initiating the procurement of contracts for pedestrian crossings within the drainage network at Mantapala Refugee Camp.
Programmes Manager
WATERAID GHANA
Accra, Ghana
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Supervised the construction of toilet facilities in over 40 schools.
- Supervised construction of boreholes and small-town water supply systems by NGOs and contractors across eight districts.
- Led the procurement of consultants and contractors for the construction of water supply facilities and toilets in low-income urban communities in Accra.
- Provided training for NGO partners for construction management.
Water and Sanitation Coordinator
PLAN GHANA
Wa, Ghana
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Managed and supervised consultants and contractors for the construction of eight multi-purpose earth dams.
- Led and directed water supply and toilet construction projects for communities, schools, and healthcare facilities.
- Facilitated capacity building for implementing partners and community management structures for water and sanitation facilities.
- Supported disaster assistance efforts to flood-affected communities during floods in northern Ghana in 2007.
Assistant Engineer
ABP CONSULT LIMITED
Accra, Ghana
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervised the construction of cocoa warehouses and ancillary structures for the Ghana Cocoa Board.
- Supervised civil works contracts for the construction of production plant and construction of an oil palm refinery for the Ghana Oil Palm Development Company Limited, including tank farms.
Assistant Engineer
CONPRO LIMITED
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2004 - 10.2004
- Supervised the construction of a 600-ton cocoa warehouse for Kuapa Kokoo Limited.
- Supervised the construction of cell sites for mobile network provider Mobitel Ghana.
Assistant Project Engineer
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Prestea, Ghana
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Oversaw transmission and distribution pipe networks, overhead storage tanks and civil works constructions for the Prestea Water and Sanitation Project, benefiting over 2,000 residents.
- Managed the successful construction of eight sanitary facilities within Prestea, enhancing the community’s access to sanitation.
- Facilitated community relations, effectively coordinating project siting and resolving conflicts to ensure smooth project progression.
Education
Master of Development Management (MDM) -
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Accra08-2019
BSc. - Civil Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi07-2002
Skills
- Project/program management
- Construction management
- Wash technical skills
- Grant management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Emergency WASH response
- Stakeholder engagement
- Capacity building
- Effective communication
References
- Clive Anthony Murray, Programme Specialist, CEED, UNICEF ECA, camurray@unicef.org, +1 246 836 9995
- Lorretta Roberts, WASH Specialist, UNICEF Ghana, lroberts@unicef.org, +233 24 313 2113
- Samuel Amoako-Mensah, WASH Specialist, UNICEF Ghana, samoakomensah@unicef.org, +233 24 425 7885
Timeline
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist
UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area Office
03.2025 - Current
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer (on Staff Exchange)
UNICEF ZAMBIA
07.2024 - 10.2024
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer
UNICEF GHANA
02.2012 - 02.2025
Programmes Manager
WATERAID GHANA
01.2009 - 01.2012
Water and Sanitation Coordinator
PLAN GHANA
07.2006 - 12.2008
Assistant Engineer
CONPRO LIMITED
10.2004 - 10.2004
Assistant Engineer
ABP CONSULT LIMITED
06.2004 - 01.2006
Assistant Project Engineer
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LIMITED
07.2003 - 12.2003
Master of Development Management (MDM) -
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
BSc. - Civil Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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