Irrigation Specialist

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Ethiopia hosts one of the highest numbers of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) globally. The Federal Government of Ethiopia (GoE) is exerting efforts to advance solutions for internal displacement, including through establishing the Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI) designed to provide a principled operational framework for durable solutions and shape multi-sectoral and collective programs to return, relocate, and locally integrate IDPs. Somali and Oromia regions, particularly Oromia Region bordering areas with Somali Region, present priority geographic areas for DSI in general. DSI Ethiopia, in consideration of the socio-political dynamics between the two regions, socio-economic grievances, and security environment, is prioritizing progressive resolutions of the complex displacement situations in these regions.
Tasks and responsibilities:

Provide overall technical support and play a leading role in irrigation system construction and/or rehabilitation including canals, drainage, dams, diversions and flood control structures as outlined in the detailed implementation plans and drawings;
Monitor the progress of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation scheme and ensure that they are being carried out according to work schedule;
Provide overall technical and organizational support for irrigation water management and irrigation practices of crops cultivated by beneficiaries;
Monitor water levels in reservoirs and other sources of water;
Work with contractors and service providers on the elaboration/revision/modification of plans and designs of irrigation systems;
Inspect and ensure all the irrigation works are carried out according to approved drawings and quality specifications.
Contribute to training and mentoring on the use of water in irrigation systems, irrigation practice and technologies for government staff and beneficiaries;
Contribute to the establishment of water user groups (associations) and Farmer/agro-pastoral Field Schools; and develop group/association bylaws;
Collect information disaggregated by sex and age composition of targeted households’ family on project impact, performance, achievements, success factors and constraints for reporting, sharing, and learning;
Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports highlighting any constraints to project implementation and possible solutions to the FAO;
Perform other related duties as required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

Advanced university degree in irrigation engineering.
7 years of experience in irrigation scheme designs and construction supervision.
Working knowledge of English. Working knowledge of the official language of the country
National of the country

Technical/Functional Skills:

Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience in irrigation agronomy.
Extent and relevance of experience in irrigation scheme construction supervision.
Familiarity with the government’s current systems and policy environments.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400207

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