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Irrigation Engineer 

• Hold Masters degree in Land and Water Development, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation and drainage with 4 years of working experience or A0 in Agriculture Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil and Environment management, or Water management with 7 years of working experience.
• Having a hands-on experience with pressurized irrigation systems is an added value.

Key technical skills and knowledge: 

– Proven skills in research design and implementation in irrigation water systems

– Ability to Review and assess the quality of available soil maps, hydraulics, topographic and cadastral data for designing, identify additional data and information required for designs and drawings.

– Deep understanding of in-field-water management systems including drip, center pivot, sprinkler, etc.

– Computer and data analysis skills,

– Excellent communication skills both oral and in writing.

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• Plan, design, and oversee construction of Gabiro irrigation project for conveying and distributing water to agricultural lands:

• Plan and design irrigation fixtures and installation as per requirements and specifications.

• Oversee and recommend construction of irrigation systems as planned: dams/reservoirs, canals, and pressurized irrigation systems, irrigation houses, and irrigation controlling devices, according to the type of soil, climatic characteristics, water supply, return flow, and other factors affecting irrigation requirements.

• Conducts research on problems of soil drainage and conservation,

• Approve the materials and equipment brought by the project contractor;

• Monitor that the project complies with environmental safety and guidelines,

• Review and approve the construction of irrigation infrastructures and schedule done by the contractor;

• Supervise and monitor the contractors’ activity to ensure satisfactorily standards, quality assurance, control of workmen ship and progress;

• Prepare and implement any minor adjustment required to the irrigations infrastructures drawings and plans;

• Check monthly measurement of work and certify respective payment;

• Report progress, trends that are likely outcome of contracts and other information required to their coordination level.

• Ensure proper water distribution in the irrigation networks,

• Ensure proper working of irrigation infrastructures,

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the irrigation system,

• Ensure Proper water application to the crop in the irrigation scheme,

• To ensure that Quality Assurance, Quality Control are planned and followed for the Irrigation infrastructure works, work schedule, compliance with the social and environmental safeguards