Action Aid Malawi is a locally
registered nongovernmental organization under the Company’s Act limited by
Guarantee and is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a federation of
national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia. Americas,
and Europe regions. ActionAid has been working in Malawi since 1991 and works
in Partnership with communities, community-based organizations, civil society,
social movements, and governments, across the w
registered nongovernmental organization under the Company’s Act limited by
Guarantee and is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a federation of
national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia. Americas,
and Europe regions. ActionAid has been working in Malawi since 1991 and works
in Partnership with communities, community-based organizations, civil society,
social movements, and governments, across the w
orld to fight and eradicate
poverty. injustice, and exclusion We work with and support poor and excluded
people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights. Action,d’s work is
focused on women’s rights, the right to education, food security, lust and
democratic governance, human security and HIV & AIDS
ActionAid Malawi with funding from
World Food Programme is implementing the Cash for Assets Project with Nsanje
District Council. ActionAid has a well established Local Rights Programme (LRP)
in Nsanje and works to strengthen community livelihoods and human rights in
Nsanje. This project arms to build the community resilience of 1,500
beneficiaries by January 2018. It specifically aims to stabilize human and
social capital over and beyond the assistance period of the targeted
households/individuals We are seeking individuals who have the ability to
motivate and empower others and are passionate about building the resilience of
communities.
World Food Programme is implementing the Cash for Assets Project with Nsanje
District Council. ActionAid has a well established Local Rights Programme (LRP)
in Nsanje and works to strengthen community livelihoods and human rights in
Nsanje. This project arms to build the community resilience of 1,500
beneficiaries by January 2018. It specifically aims to stabilize human and
social capital over and beyond the assistance period of the targeted
households/individuals We are seeking individuals who have the ability to
motivate and empower others and are passionate about building the resilience of
communities.
Job Title: Project
Civil/Irrigation/Agricultural Officer
Civil/Irrigation/Agricultural Officer
Name of Project: Cash/Food for
Assets
Assets
Funded by: World Food Programme
Reports to: Project Coordinator
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Nsanje
Duration: 5 Months
Role Overview
The Civil/Irrigation/Agricultural
Engineer is required to provide technical support for the Irrigation, Soil and
Water management component of the Project while overseeing Flood Damage and
Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in assigned areas The project
aims to support the relevant Ministry responsible for Water Resources and
Meteorology in the assigned Districts in its efforts to address flood and
drought nsk management and mitigation.
Engineer is required to provide technical support for the Irrigation, Soil and
Water management component of the Project while overseeing Flood Damage and
Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in assigned areas The project
aims to support the relevant Ministry responsible for Water Resources and
Meteorology in the assigned Districts in its efforts to address flood and
drought nsk management and mitigation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Management
·
Review
the irrigation water requirements and water balance analysis performed during
CBPP and recommend further detailed studies as needed
Review
the irrigation water requirements and water balance analysis performed during
CBPP and recommend further detailed studies as needed
·
Assist
in the preparation of TOR for the detailed design and supervision consultants
for the irrigation components of the sub-project.
Assist
in the preparation of TOR for the detailed design and supervision consultants
for the irrigation components of the sub-project.
·
Assist
the CP and relevant team members in the preparation of work programs and
schedules
Assist
the CP and relevant team members in the preparation of work programs and
schedules
·
Assist
district council in site identification/verification, topographic surveys and
preparation of detailed design activities, bid documents, and construction
works of the irrigation project.
Assist
district council in site identification/verification, topographic surveys and
preparation of detailed design activities, bid documents, and construction
works of the irrigation project.
·
Develop
a quality assurance program for civil works for the irrigation component, and
train staff in implementation of the quality control program.
Develop
a quality assurance program for civil works for the irrigation component, and
train staff in implementation of the quality control program.
·
Review
completion of work and compliance with standards prior to completion
certificates being issued;
Review
completion of work and compliance with standards prior to completion
certificates being issued;
·
Provide
the much needed technical supervisor of irrigation component of the project,
including contract management.
Provide
the much needed technical supervisor of irrigation component of the project,
including contract management.
·
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to district council/field
staffs in site selection and preparation of detail design (shallow wells,
boreholes, multipurpose and fish ponds, cisterns), and implementation of other
water works.
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to district council/field
staffs in site selection and preparation of detail design (shallow wells,
boreholes, multipurpose and fish ponds, cisterns), and implementation of other
water works.
·
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to the road sector of the
council in design and implementation of community access road and culverts/
local bridges.
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to the road sector of the
council in design and implementation of community access road and culverts/
local bridges.
·
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to any other civil works
planned to be implemented in the site such as post-harvest facilities (solar
drier, grain stores etc)
He/she
will be responsible to provide technical support to any other civil works
planned to be implemented in the site such as post-harvest facilities (solar
drier, grain stores etc)
·
He/
she is responsible to provide technical support to land resources activities
that requires engineering skills such as in- site water harvesting structures
check dams, dykes
He/
she is responsible to provide technical support to land resources activities
that requires engineering skills such as in- site water harvesting structures
check dams, dykes
·
Perform
any additional duties and tasks as will be needed from time to time.
Perform
any additional duties and tasks as will be needed from time to time.
External Engagement and Representation
·
Act
as the irrigation focal point for engagement with and accountability to AAM and
WFP
Act
as the irrigation focal point for engagement with and accountability to AAM and
WFP
·
Represent
the project in engagement with the key community, district, national, regional
and district stakeholders including governance institutions and card society
networks to ensure support for the project on irrigation, soil and water
conservation
Represent
the project in engagement with the key community, district, national, regional
and district stakeholders including governance institutions and card society
networks to ensure support for the project on irrigation, soil and water
conservation
Financial Management and Reporting
·
Ensure
that the partner’s work plan and expenditure conform to the project budget and
remains within agreed limits.
Ensure
that the partner’s work plan and expenditure conform to the project budget and
remains within agreed limits.
·
Follow
up and review financial reports from all project stakeholders to ensure compliance
with the reporting schedule and WFP requirements
Follow
up and review financial reports from all project stakeholders to ensure compliance
with the reporting schedule and WFP requirements
·
Ensure
that all financial documents are properly stored and archived for referencing
and verification during internal and external audits. Compile and manage a risk
register for the project.
Ensure
that all financial documents are properly stored and archived for referencing
and verification during internal and external audits. Compile and manage a risk
register for the project.
Managing People
·
Works
with the District Coordinator and the Field monitors in setting performance
objectives in relation to nutrition, individual work planning, and performance
management, personal development, coaching and mentoring
Works
with the District Coordinator and the Field monitors in setting performance
objectives in relation to nutrition, individual work planning, and performance
management, personal development, coaching and mentoring
Education and Experience
·
The
civil/irrigation/Agriculture engineer will have at minimum under graduate
degree in Civil/ Agriculture /Irrigation/water resources/hydraulics Engineering
The
civil/irrigation/Agriculture engineer will have at minimum under graduate
degree in Civil/ Agriculture /Irrigation/water resources/hydraulics Engineering
Key Competencies
·
Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in planning and design of irrigation development projects,
water development and land resource management_
Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in planning and design of irrigation development projects,
water development and land resource management_
·
He/she
will have extensive work experience in a related field, a good knowledge ‘ ‘
He/she
will have extensive work experience in a related field, a good knowledge ‘ ‘
Key Competencies
·
Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in planning and design of irrigation development
projects, water development and land resource management
Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in planning and design of irrigation development
projects, water development and land resource management
·
He/she
will have extensive work experience in a related field, a good knowledge and
understanding of irrigation and agricultural systems in Malawi River Basins and
considerable work experience in the Southern Region.
He/she
will have extensive work experience in a related field, a good knowledge and
understanding of irrigation and agricultural systems in Malawi River Basins and
considerable work experience in the Southern Region.
·
The
candidate required to demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
and excellent communication (written and oral) skills
The
candidate required to demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
and excellent communication (written and oral) skills
·
Solid
project management skills and experience of managing complex project with a
wide geographical scope requiring virtual collaboration.
Solid
project management skills and experience of managing complex project with a
wide geographical scope requiring virtual collaboration.
·
Strong
networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse
stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
Strong
networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse
stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
·
Excellent
problem-solving skills, resourcefulness to understand and synthesize diverging
points of view and resolve conflicts without escalation.
Excellent
problem-solving skills, resourcefulness to understand and synthesize diverging
points of view and resolve conflicts without escalation.
·
Team
coordination skills, ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities
with colleagues to get results without formal line management authority
Team
coordination skills, ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities
with colleagues to get results without formal line management authority
·
Energetic,
enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and
diverse work environment.
Energetic,
enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and
diverse work environment.
·
Strategic
Perspective – Understands the viewpoint of higher management and effectively
analyzes complex problems
Strategic
Perspective – Understands the viewpoint of higher management and effectively
analyzes complex problems
·
Communication
– Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions
and plans
Communication
– Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions
and plans
·
Credibility
– ‘Acts in accordance with ActionAid’s values, follows through on promises;
uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions
Credibility
– ‘Acts in accordance with ActionAid’s values, follows through on promises;
uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions
·
Change
Management: Uses effective strategies to facilitate organization change
initiatives and overcome resistance to change by evolving others, listening and
building commitment
Change
Management: Uses effective strategies to facilitate organization change
initiatives and overcome resistance to change by evolving others, listening and
building commitment
·
Leading
Staff – Attracts, motivates, and develops staff members.
Leading
Staff – Attracts, motivates, and develops staff members.
·
Leading
with Purpose – Has personal direction and is not easily sidetracked by details
or workload
Leading
with Purpose – Has personal direction and is not easily sidetracked by details
or workload
·
Decisiveness
– Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management situations
Decisiveness
– Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management situations
·
Building
Collaborative Relationships – Builds productive working relationships with
co-workers and external parties, whilst valuing people of different
backgrounds, cultures, and demographics
Building
Collaborative Relationships – Builds productive working relationships with
co-workers and external parties, whilst valuing people of different
backgrounds, cultures, and demographics
·
Taking
Initiative – Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities
Taking
Initiative – Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities
To apply for these positions submit
your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter stating the position you are
applying for to:
your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter stating the position you are
applying for to:
Email: wfp.actionaid@actionaid.org
Deadline for receiving applications is
8th August, 2017.
8th August, 2017.
All applicants will be assessed
strictly on their individual merits and qualified women are especially
encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to funding availability.
strictly on their individual merits and qualified women are especially
encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to funding availability.
