Curriculum Vitae

I. Personal Details
Given Name: GETACHEW ARAYA
Family Name: KASSA
Date of Birth: 12-JUL-1973
Gender: MALE
Marital Status: MARRIED
Email Address: <getachewfasik@yahoo.com><dceprefab@gmail.com>
Permanent Address: Bole Sub-City, Woreda 8, Ho. No. B16-8
P.O.Box 30305
Phone Number:+251 914 31 66 38 / +251 967 31 66 35
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
II. Education:
 Period: 17 Sept 2007 – 24 Jul 2009:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
(Construction Technology and Management)
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
 Period: 12 Sept 1998 – 24Jul 2004:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
 Period: 14 Sept 1992 – 4 Jul 1997:
Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
III. Trainings:
 PRINCE2 Foundation In Project Management
APMG International Accrediting Professionals, 31 July 2017.
 Ethics & Integrity in Procurement
United Nations, 16 March 2017
 Risk Management
Ethiopian Management Institute, EMI, January 2014.
 Strategic Plan Development
GOLDIE Management Consultancy Services, June 2013.
 Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Ethiopian Management Institute, EMI, May 2012.
 Strategic Planning and Management
Defense Construction and Engineering Enterprise, DCEE, January 2009.
 SAP 2000 (Structural Design)
ROUTER Computer Engineering PLC, June 2003
 AutoCAD 2000 (2D Design and 3D Construction)
DAS Computer Engineering PLC, September 2001

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
 IV. Employment:
1. Period: 23 Sep 2016 – Present
Job Title: Supervisor, Civil and Architectural Works
Employer: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, UNECA
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Period: 10 Nov 2015 – 22 Sep 2016

Job Title: Manager, Building Design and Contract Administration
Core Process
Employer: Defense Construction Design Enterprise, DCDE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Oversee the overall aspects of Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Sanitary
design of building projects and associated facilities.
 Ensure that clients' requirements are fully met in the building designs process
and ascertain that designs meet standards, schedules, quality, and safety and
environment objectives.
 Evaluate submittals from consultants & contractors, payment certificates,
requests for clarifications, and provide technical recommendations to clients
(Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Housing & Urban Development,
Investment Commission, Textile Industry Development Institute, Army
Foundation, …).
 Manage the supervision and contract management of all building construction
projects that the consulting company is responsible for.
 Mentor and supervise designers and other engineering staff.
 Visit construction project to ensure compliance with quality and schedule of
construction.
 Chair design presentations and jury,
 Ensure timely and accurate reporting of design status,
 Monitor freelance payments for specialized design work.
 Direct the management of construction contracts and certify payments to
contractors.
 Administer construction claims and approve time and cost claims due to
contractors.
 Evaluate negotiated contract prices to make sure that all costs are correctly
calculated, markups are appropriate, and acceptable unit rates are fixed.
 Provide timely and concise written and verbal reports on the status of the
construction contracts to the Client.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
 3. Period: 19 October 2014 – 01 Nov 2015
Job Title: Force Engineer/Engineering Advisor
Employer: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA
Abyei, Sudan.

Description of Duties:
 Advise Head of Mission/Force Commander, Force HQ Staff, CISS and the
Chief Engineer on military engineering resources, capabilities and employment.
 Develop Force Engineer support plans and programs.
 Maintain close liaison with Mission Engineer Section and other relevant offices
for daily operation and management of engineering works/projects.
 Monitor and supervise the utilization of Military Engineering resources.
 Vet all engineering task orders for accuracy, relevance, and correctness and
disseminate once approved.
 Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of engineering support
by Military Engineering Contingents.
 Identify military engineering shortfalls and advise Force leadership on
alternative resources and solutions.
 Coordinate humanitarian and non-military activities assigned to military
engineers.
 Prepare project concepts including design specifications, engineering plan and
estimation of all construction andmaintenance projects under Military
Engineers domain.
 Prepare and submit Project Status Reports periodically.
 Develop methodologies and tools to enable full development and control of
military engineering equipment.
 Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of Quick
Impact Projects (QIP's) in the mission.

4. Period: 09 April 2013 – 10 October 2014

Job Title: Manager, Building & Real-Estate Construction Engineering
Core process
Employer: Defense Construction Enterprise, DCE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Description of Duties:
 Oversee the overall aspects of project management objectives.
 Mentor and supervise project managers and other engineering staff.
 Ensure optimum utilization of labor, material and other resources across all
projects.
 Plan, coordinate and supervise all logistical aspects in project implementation.
 Identify building construction risks and prepare action plans to mitigate
exposure.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
  Manage the selection and coordination of subcontractors working on various
phases of multiple projects.
 Review proposals and contract requirements to ensure that construction costs
are accurately estimated and that profit targets are met.
 Review progress reports, check on any reported difficulties, and take measures
to correct any reported deficiencies.
 Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project costs, and monitor payables for
project.
 Lead the management of construction contracts and approve payments to
subcontractors.
 Administer the development and submission of construction claims and
negotiation of claims/disputes with the client, sub-contractors and suppliers.

5. Period: 01 August 2012 – 08 April 2013

Job Title: Manager, Prefabricated Construction Engineering Core
process
Employer: Defense Construction Enterprise, DCE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Manage the overall organization of a new prefabricated construction
department at head office and project level
 Coach and supervise project management team and other engineering staff.
 Oversea the overall organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation
of prefab construction projects including UBM design adaptation.
 Plan, coordinate and supervise all logistical aspects in project implementation.
 Direct the selection of sub-contractors and piece rate operators for various
construction activities.
 Lead the management of construction contracts and approve payments to local
and foreign suppliers and sub-contractors.
 Evaluate contract proposals to make sure that costs are correctly calculated and
acceptable unit rates are fixed.
 Provide timely and concise written and verbal reports on the status of contracts
to the Client and Management team.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
 6. Period: 08 July 2010 – 31 July 2012
Job Title: Manager, Building Design and Contract Administration
Core Process
Employer: Defense Construction Design Enterprise, DCDE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Oversee the overall aspects of Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Sanitary
design of building projects and associated facilities.
 Ensure that clients' requirements are fully met in the building designs process
and ascertain that designs meet standards,schedules, quality, and safety and
environment objectives.
 Manage the supervision and contract management of all building construction
projects that the consulting company is responsible for.
 Mentor and supervise designers and other engineering staff.
 Chair design presentations and jury,
 Ensure timely and accurate reporting of design status,
 Monitor freelance payments for specialized design work.
 Direct the management of construction contracts and certify payments to
contractors.
 Administer construction claims and approve time and cost claims due to
contractors.
 Evaluate negotiated contract prices to make sure that all costs are correctly
calculated, markups are appropriate, andacceptable unit rates are fixed.
 Provide timely and concise written and verbal reports on the status of the
construction contracts to the Client.

7. Period: 11 September 2008 – 07 July 2010

Job Title: Manager, Engineering Department
Employer: Defense Construction Engineering Enterprise, DCEE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Oversee the overall aspects of project planning, organizing, directing, and
control the execution of building constructioncontracts to meet schedules, cost,
quality, safety and environment objectives.
 Mentor and supervise project managers and other engineering staff.
 Ensure optimum utilization of labor, material and other resources across all
projects.
 Plan, coordinate and oversee all logistical aspects in project implementation.
 Identify building construction risks and prepare action plans to mitigate
exposure.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
  Manage the selection and coordination of subcontractors working on various
phases of multiple projects.
 Review proposals and contract requirements to ensure that construction costs
are accurately estimated and that profit targets are met.
 Review progress reports, check on any reported difficulties, and take measures
to correct any reported deficiencies.
 Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project costs, and monitor payables for
project.
 Lead the management of construction contracts and approve payments to sub-
contractors.
 Administer the development and submission of construction claims and
negotiation of claims/disputes with the client,subcontractors and suppliers.
 Work with senior leadership to develop strategic plans for the company.
 Provide timely and concise written and verbal communication on the status of
the contract to the Client and Management team.

8. Period: 28 February 2006 – 29 Aug 2008

Job Title: Team Leader, Building Permit and Inspection Team
Employer: City Administration of Addis Ababa,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Coordinate and supervise the design checking and building permit process
 Check structural designs before building permits are granted to builders
 Issue building permits to residential, commercial and public buildings in
accordance to the prevailing rules and standards of the city administration.
 Supervise & inspect all construction activities in the sub city to make sure that
they are in accordance to the city master plan and issued building permits.
 Coach and supervise technical staff in the building permit and inspection team.

9. Period: 19 January 1998 – 27 February 2006

Job Title: A/Head, Building Construction and maintenance Division
Employer: Federal Palaces Administration,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Duties:
 Structural Design of own force projects under Federal Palace Administration.
 Construction contract management, supervision & control all capital and
recurrent budget projects in Addis Ababa and regional States.
 Construction planning and preparation of budget for capital, restoration &
recurrent projects.
 Cost analysis, estimation, and preparation of specification & bill of quantities.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
  Preparation of TOR & Tender documents for consultant & contractor selection.
 Preparation, checking & approval of payment certificates for construction and
consultancy services.
 Preparation of material breakdown for new construction & maintenance works.
 Represent the administration with regard to construction & associated
engineering issues.
 Coach and supervise technical staff.

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
 V. References:

Reference Name Position & Organization Address

Eng.Wolday Berhe General Manager Email:

Defense Construction Enterprise, DCE weldaydce@yahoo.com
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone:
+251 911 202 989

Lt. Col. Hagos G/Tsadik General Manager Email:

Defense Construction Design Enterprise, hagosgtsadik@yahoo.com
DCE Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone:
+251 911 892 713

Eng. Ezra Kelemeworq General Manager Email:

ARCON Design Build PLC ezralegesse@yahoo.com
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone:
+251 911 529 678

Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com
Getachew Araya Kassa Phone: +251 914 316 638 Email: getachewfasik@yahoo.com