About Maminiaina
Malagasy
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
English
Conversational
Experience
- UNOPSConstruction Supervisor / Infrastructure EngineerCIVIL ENGINEERINGApril 2026 - Today (3 months)MadagascarSupervise pre-installation, installation, and connection works for containerized laboratories (water and electricity systems) and rehabilitation of existing LA2M laboratories. > Serve as focal point for coordination between hospitals, contractors, UNOPS, and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) to ensure smooth project execution. > Organize site handover meetings, kickoff meetings, and regular site coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders. > Ensure compliance of works with technical specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements through continuous supervision and quality control. > Monitor quality of materials delivered and used by contractors; carry out preliminary inspections, technical acceptance, and provisional handovers. > Develop, monitor, and update construction work schedules; track progress against baseline; propose corrective actions to mitigate delays. > Review contractor measurement sheets (attachements) and payment certificates (décomptes) for validation before payment processing. > Review contractor HSSE plans; ensure safety inductions (100% coverage); conduct site safety inspections to support "Zero Harm" objectives. > Promote Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) : ensure contractors implement GESI action plans, promote women in technical roles, and ensure accessible infrastructure for persons with disabilities.
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS)WASH SpecialistCIVIL ENGINEERINGFebruary 2022 - May 2026 (4 years and 3 months)Tananarive, MadagascarPrepared tender documents and bid evaluations for WASH infrastructure construction.> Designed and implemented digital data collection tools using platforms such as mWater for baseline surveys and programme monitoring.Prepared official donor reports (French/English) and represented CRS during donor visits (USAID, USAID). > Monitored implementation of WASH activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, timelines, and quality requirements. > Identified implementation bottlenecks and proposed corrective actions to improve programme performance. > Supported programme reviews, evaluations, and learning exercises, including documentation of lessons learned. > Ensured timely reporting on progress, challenges, and results for management decision-making. > Supported contract management processes including follow-up with contractors and engineering firms on implementation progress. > Verified contractor compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations. > Contributed to procurement follow-up processes, including tracking of deliverables, payments, and contract closure. > Supported training and guidance for contractors on data reporting and compliance requirements. > Conducted field monitoring visits to WASH infrastructure sites, ensuring adherence to technical standards and quality requirements. > Supervised construction and rehabilitation works, including water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, and school WASH facilities. > Ensured compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards during project implementation. > Collaborated with government counterparts and implementing partners to ensure effective technical oversight. > Supported capacity building of local stakeholders on WASH implementation, monitoring systems, and data management tools.
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Zara Rano ProjectDesign and Control Engineer for the ConstructionCIVIL ENGINEERINGOctober 2019 - February 2022 (2 years and 4 months)Toamasina, Madagascar> Conducted technical studies for water supply systems serving 2,000-5,000 people, integrating Integrated Water Resources Management principles. > Prepared tender documents and led community-inclusive contractor selection processes with mayors and ministry representatives. > Digital Monitoring: Designed data collection tools on mWater; analyzed data using QGIS for spatial decision-making. > Supervised construction quality, safety compliance, and contract performance; validated payment certificates. > Strengthened local governance through capacity building of Communes and Regional Directorates (DREAH). > Promoted Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for sustainable water system management, drafting management contracts in compliance with Madagascar's Water Code.
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Education
- Diplôme d'Ingénieur en Hydraulique- Université d'Antananarivo2017Master's Degree (Grade Master)
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