Abdulrahman Sani
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Environmental Management, and GIS-based Monitoring.
Kaduna, NG.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over 10 years of expertise in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Environmental Management, and advanced GIS-based Monitoring. Proven leader in project coordination, climate resilience, and policy implementation for national and international donor-supported programs, including FAO and UNEP. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and technical planning to strengthen sustainable water and environmental systems, with a strong focus on integrating climate change adaptation and biodiversity protection into community and national development initiatives.
Work
Kaduna State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA)
|Principal Procurement Officer / Technical Assistant to Director-General
Kaduna State, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided critical technical and administrative leadership for large-scale WASH and environmental projects, optimizing procurement processes and real-time monitoring systems.
Highlights
Established and launched RUWASSA's first ICT/GIS monitoring hub (WASH-MAP), enabling real-time project tracking and resource allocation across Kaduna State.
Provided comprehensive technical and administrative support for the design, procurement, and implementation of large-scale WASH and environmental projects (SURWASH, ASWA III).
Authored detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEMEs), and bidding documents, ensuring 100% compliance with donor and government procurement standards.
Designed WASH facilities incorporating climate-smart engineering principles, enhancing sustainability and resilience of infrastructure.
Contributed significantly to annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans, aligning initiatives with SDG 6 targets and broader environmental sustainability goals.
Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) – Federal Government of Nigeria (FMWR-Supported Program)
|Project Manager / Desk Officer
Kaduna State, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led the coordination and strategic implementation of the PEWASH program in Kaduna State, enhancing climate-resilient WASH infrastructure and policy alignment.
Highlights
Directed Kaduna State's PEWASH program implementation, collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) to ensure alignment with national WASH and climate adaptation policies.
Spearheaded planning, budgeting, and supervision for community-based WASH infrastructure projects, significantly enhancing climate-resilient service delivery across the region.
Served as the primary technical liaison between Kaduna State and FMWRS, effectively facilitating joint monitoring missions and performance evaluations to optimize program outcomes.
Integrated advanced GIS tools for comprehensive project mapping, real-time monitoring, and performance tracking, improving operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Managed multi-stakeholder coordination for PEWASH across 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs), measurably improving access to safe water for rural communities in Kaduna State.
Environmental and Policy Development Engagements
|Consultant / Technical Contributor
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed expert insights to environmental policy formulation and management strategies, leveraging advanced spatial analysis for climate resilience and biodiversity integration.
Highlights
Participated actively in the formulation of environmental management strategies and policies for Kaduna State and key partner agencies, influencing regional sustainability frameworks.
Applied remote sensing and GIS technologies to conduct critical assessments of watershed degradation and land-use change, informing data-driven interventions for community resilience to climate shocks.
Provided expert support to local institutions, successfully integrating biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation measures into strategic project planning and execution.
Education
Kaduna State University
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MSc
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
Kaduna State University
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BSc
Geography
National Water Resources Institute
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Higher National Diploma
Water Resources Engineering Technology
Languages
English
Hausa
Arabic
Skills
Environmental Management & Policy
Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Policy, Water Resources Management, Ecosystem Management, Policy Formulation, Policy Documentation, Environmental Management Strategies, SDG 6, Gender Mainstreaming, Inclusive Project Design.
GIS & Data Analysis
GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Data Analysis, Project Mapping, Data-Driven Decision Making, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Global Mapper, Excel, Power BI, SPSS.
Project Management
Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), MS Project, Logical Framework, Results-Based Management, Project Coordination, Program Implementation, Resource Allocation, Technical Planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Procurement
Stakeholder Engagement, Donor Coordination, Procurement, Contract Management, BOQs, BEMEs, Bidding Document Preparation, Technical Liaison, Multi-stakeholder Coordination.
Communication & Reporting
Report Writing, Communication, Policy Documentation, Performance Evaluation, Technical Support, Administrative Support.
Engineering & Design
Climate-Smart Engineering Principles, WASH Facility Design, Infrastructure Supervision.