DIRECTOR

Elijah is AFMAC’s Director, providing strategic leadership and guiding the organization’s growth and direction. He oversees planning, partnerships, and donor relations, ensuring that AFMAC has the resources and networks needed to succeed. He also engages with the board and external stakeholders, representing the organization and strengthening its position within the WASH sector. In addition to his leadership role, Elijah contributes to training and program oversight, ensuring alignment between strategy and implementation. His work connects vision, partnerships, and operations to drive AFMAC’s long-term impact.

LEAD TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Tauzen serves as AFMAC’s lead technical consultant, supporting both local and international partners while ensuring strong alignment between implementation and training quality. He manages the full life cycle of biosand filters including construction and installation, troubleshooting, relocation, and ongoing maintenance. He also provides technical support on borehole diagnostics, repairs, and handpump maintenance. Tauzen regularly advises on household water treatment, including chlorination and adapting methods to seasonal changes, as well as sanitation solutions such as pit latrine construction and reinforcement. In addition to his technical work, Tauzen plays a key role in training and mentorship, guiding technicians in the field and bridging the gap between training and real-world application.

WASH ADVISOR

Samson leads AFMAC’s community engagement, training, and data systems, serving as a key link between households and program implementation. He facilitates WASH trainings, supports community wash clubs and Healthy Homes initiatives, and ensures sustained behavior change through follow-up and mentorship. Samson is also responsible for monitoring and evaluation, including managing mWater reporting, survey outreach, and impact tracking. In addition, he supports digital systems such as the online learning platform and contributes to communication and outreach efforts. His work ensures that programs are not only delivered effectively but also tracked, sustained, and continuously improved.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nathan serves as AFMAC’s laboratory and water quality specialist, providing the scientific foundation for the organization’s work. He leads water quality testing and analysis, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based and technically sound. Nathan also plays a key role in training, particularly in Drinking Water Quality Testing (DWQT), while supporting other courses such as HWTS and WASH ‘EM. His work bridges laboratory results with field application, helping communities and practitioners understand and respond to water safety challenges. He also contributes to technical support and community training, strengthening the link between science and implementation.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Essau oversees AFMAC’s finance, administration, and resource development, ensuring the organization operates sustainably and effectively. He is responsible for budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting, as well as aligning program activities with available funding. Essau also leads donor engagement efforts, identifying aligned funding opportunities and maintaining relationships with partners. In addition to his administrative role, he supports training initiatives and contributes to online course facilitation. His work enables AFMAC to balance financial accountability with program growth and impact.