The Irrigation Engineer will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative to Ghana, and the direct technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), and under the direct supervision Technical Expert and in close collaboration with the Field Coordinator.
Technical Focus
The Irrigation Engineer will provide technical assistance to conduct geophysical and hydrological surveys (feasibility studies) on selected project sites to provide evidence for the construction and installation of small-scale irrigation facilities. The feasibility study report will contain recommendations regarding installation of small-scale irrigation facilities on project sites. The Irrigation engineer will contribute to the construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities, serving as a resident engineer and technical advisor.
Tasks and responsibilities
The irrigation engineer shall undertake the following tasks:
• Supervise the geological surveys/feasibility studies of selected sites for the construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities;
• Develop bill of quantities (BoQ) for tenders;
• Contribute to selection of service providers for the construction of solar powered irrigation facilities;
• Participate in construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities;
• Contribute to the formation of water users association around the irrigation facilities;
• Organize training for water users associations;
• Monitor progress of activities related to irrigation components of the project;
• Prepare progress reports of project activities for submission to FAO through the FAOR-Ghana;
• Perform any other duties as may be required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Irrigation/Drainage engineering/Technology or civil engineering and any related discipline
• 5 years of demonstrated qualified and relevant experience in design, construction, and management of irrigation systems
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Ghana
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of the design, installation and management of solar powered irrigation facilities.
• Extent and relevance of experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience in geological surveys for construction of irrigation facilities.
• Extent and relevance of experience in management of computer programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point and statistical software.
• Experience in design, management and supervision of solar powered irrigation in northern Ghana will be an added advantage.
• High communication skills, both verbal and written, negotiation, leadership, vision, strategy, coordination and teamwork.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
