Mercy Corps Irrigation Engineer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
Mercy Corps Ethiopia looking for “Irrigation Engineer”.
Applicants with a BSc Degree may apply on or before October 04, 2023.
Mercy Corps is a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization operating in transitional contexts that have undergone, or have been undergoing, various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities. The organization claims to have assisted more than 220 million people survive humanitarian conflicts, seek improvements in livelihoods, and deliver durable development to their communities.
Mercy Corps Irrigation Engineer Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on September 25, 2023 for qualified Ethiopia’s to fill in the vacant post of Irrigation Engineer to be based in Somali, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Irrigation Engineer |
| Location | Somali, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 Post |
| Qualification | BSc Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of Five (05) years |
| Application Deadline | October 04, 2023 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Advise on the technical/socio-technical diagnosis of irrigated agriculture production technologies and systems, and the design of appropriate irrigation and agronomic interventions.
- Develop a coordinated approach for the utilization of surface water and groundwater resources for climate smart irrigation in a sustainable manner.
- Independently design and conduct field level monitoring for construction supervision and overall contract administration.
- Identify and proposes technical process improvements to the project team.
- Advise on technical and social aspects of agricultural production activities in the program to promote rural rehabilitation and secure the livelihoods of farmers and villagers with improved irrigation technologies and practices.
- Lead capacity building of partners on irrigated agriculture
- Develop, together with the community, site improvement plans for water and small-scale irrigation schemes (including local agreements on maintenance and water access)
- Oversee and ensure the necessary technical knowledge is provided to recipients
- In conjunction with the other Irrigation and Agriculture Advisors in the sector, be responsible for offering extension services to farmers to help improvement of food access and livelihoods with a more diversified income sources and capital assets.
- Review training materials and courses designed by the Community Mobilization training team for farmers in the field of orchard production, nursery management and drought mitigation. Ensure technical aspects of the training programs are sound and appropriate to the target populations. When the security situation allows it, perform training sessions in the field and provide TOT to Community Mobilizers and Agriculture Officers in coordination with the Program Manager.
- Excellent communication skills with a variety of people from household communities, extension workers and private businesses to government representatives and academics; and
- Liaise closely with project team, government stakeholders and WFP team in strategizing developing production and marketing techniques for this program. Review work plans and methodology for maximum impact and effectiveness in consideration of growing conditions of the south, market, prices, and availability of specific crops.
- Liaise closely with the Horticulture Manager to ensure best practice in nurseries and sapling distribution activities. Review and advise on strategies in regards to cash values of fruit trees and growing conditions.
- Conduct and track a routine, market survey in the south to better define marketing strategies of vegetables and fruits. Document and file surveys for easy access.
- Produce narrative reports including spreadsheets reflecting asset distributions, geographic area, number of beneficiaries and any other information relevant to the programme in reporting formats provided by Team Leaders.
- Assist the ministerial and provincial authorities in developing the teaching curricula of the Agricultural school.
- Coordinate with others in issues related to office administration, finance, staff performance, and activity planning in order to achieve programme targets.
Position in Organization:
- Position Title: Irrigation Engineer
- Job category: Programming
- Requisition number: IRRIG004159
- Duty Station: Dollo Ado, Somali Region
- Open Position: 1
- Posted: 24 September 2023
- Full-time
- Location: Region-Somali, ET-SR 00000, ETH
Knowledge and Experience:
- BSc degree in Civil Engineering/Irrigation Engineering/Hydraulic or Water Resource Engineering with min. 6 years’ experience in water and irrigation project management
- At least 5 years of experience focused in comprehensive design and management of irrigation systems and technologies.
- Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking activities aimed at water and irrigation facility construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading project implementation
- Experience in project management related to agriculture is essential and in particular knowledge of planting, grafting and harvesting orchards and fruit trees, irrigation systems, nut production, types of seeds, and fertilizers.
- Ability to translate technical expertise into simple messages that can be communicates to medium- and small-size land owners and small farmers.
- Training skills are a strong asset.
- Experience in applying geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing tools, methods and datasets for mapping watershed development and climate-related impacts on agricultural water productivity.
How to Apply Mercy Corps Irrigation Engineer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/7de55979-49d4-4f59-b61b-9c7d0e38d500/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3095120b-54d5-4949-b1ed-616aea39d953
The Closing Date: October 04, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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