Justus Ahimbisibwe
Hydrologist
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Experienced Hydrologist and Civil Engineer with expertise in water resources management, leveraging remote sensing and GIS proficiency, catchment modelling, climate related risk assessment, and design and implementation of watershed restoration measures. Proficient in statistical data analysis, visualisation and reporting. Demonstrated ability in project evaluation, stakeholder coordination and mobilisation, aiming to leverage skills for impactful environmental projects.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Hydro(geo)logical Inspector
Ministry of Water and Environment – Water Resources Monitoring and Assessment Department
Kampala, Uganda
2018.05 - Current
- Established and maintained hydrometeorological monitoring stations, ensuring collection of reliable data for effective water resource management.
- Upgraded manual monitoring stations to automated telemetric systems in Albertine network, improving data collection efficiency and timeliness.
- Supported water resources mapping, modelling, planning, and national allocation workflows to facilitate evidence-based decision-making processes.
Consultant Hydrologist - Action Against Hunger, Kiima Foods
Welthungerhilfe Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Facility (WAHAFA) Project
Kasese, Uganda
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Developed anticipatory humanitarian actions for flood preparedness to enhance community resilience in the Rwenzoris.
- Mapped flood hazards and assessed risks for Nyamugasani catchment to inform targeted interventions.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing through meetings, workshops, and training sessions to strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
Research Intern (Data and Visualisation)
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education - Water, Peace and Security (WPS)
Turkana, Kenya
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Co-developed web-based Microsoft Power BI dashboard to enhance visibility of project results.
- Mapped spatial distribution of community water access using water-point data to identify conflict triggers.
- Presented research findings bi-monthly to WPS project team and IHE Delft committee to inform project direction.
Field Supervisor
World Wide Fund, Ministry of Water and Environment
Kasese, Uganda
2021.05 - 2022.09
- Supervised implementation of priority nature-based flood risk measures in Nyamwamba catchment, enhancing community flood resilience.
- Reported progress on flood risk management activities, ensuring project accountability and transparency in the catchment.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement through workshops and meetings in Kasese District.
Assistant Lecturer/ Instructor
African International Christian Ministries (AICM) College of Science and Technology
Kabale, Cetral Division
2016.03 - 2017.09
- Delivered engaging practical and theoretical lessons to enhance learner understanding.
- Developed and updated comprehensive lesson plans, notes, slides, tutorials, and assessments to support diverse learning needs.
- Assessed assignments, administered tests, and analysed examination performance to provide constructive feedback for learner improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Water and Sustainable Development, Engineering and Hydrology
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
The Netherlands 2022.10 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kabale University
Uganda 2017.09 - 2021.03
Diploma in Instructor and Technical Teacher Education - Civil and Building Engineering
Kyambogo University
Uganda 2016.05 - 2017.07
National Diploma - Water Engineering
Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
Uganda 2013.09 - 2015.08
Skills
- GIS expertise (ArcGIS/QGIS)
- Remote sensing
- Catchment modelling (HEC-RAS, Mike)
- Water quality assessment
- MS Power BI and Excel
- Project evaluation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Driving skills (Driving licence Category B)
Certification
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation processes, Water Resources Institute, Entebbe-Uganda, November, 2024
- Integrated Drought Management: Monitoring and Early Warning, Cap-Net/Global Water Partnership, October, 2024, https://campus.cap-net.org/certificates/3d50daea6f406ab5315472f93bb312
- GIS for Water Resources and Ecosystems Health, IHE Delft Institute for water Education, The Netherlands - November 2022
- Hydrological Data Management, Aquatic Informatics Inc., Canada - February, 2019
- Specialised training on groundwater recharge and rainwater harvesting for rural areas, Center for Science and Environment, Delhi India – February 2021
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work availability
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Timeline
Consultant Hydrologist - Action Against Hunger, Kiima Foods
Welthungerhilfe Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Facility (WAHAFA) Project
2025.09 - 2025.12
Research Intern (Data and Visualisation)
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education - Water, Peace and Security (WPS)
2023.06 - 2023.10
Master of Science - Water and Sustainable Development, Engineering and Hydrology
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
2022.10 - 2023.10
Field Supervisor
World Wide Fund, Ministry of Water and Environment
2021.05 - 2022.09
Hydro(geo)logical Inspector
Ministry of Water and Environment – Water Resources Monitoring and Assessment Department
2018.05 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kabale University
2017.09 - 2021.03
Diploma in Instructor and Technical Teacher Education - Civil and Building Engineering
Kyambogo University
2016.05 - 2017.07
Assistant Lecturer/ Instructor
African International Christian Ministries (AICM) College of Science and Technology
2016.03 - 2017.09
National Diploma - Water Engineering
Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
2013.09 - 2015.08