Irrigation Engineer – Technical Assistance to the
Department of Irrigation (Malawi) About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global
development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of
international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development
problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and
instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60
countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by
bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation
Department of Irrigation (Malawi) About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global
development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of
international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development
problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and
instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60
countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by
bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation
across
multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic
governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private
sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and
disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate
change. Our clients include international development agencies, international
lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national
governments.
Objectives of the role: The objective of this contract is to
contribute to implementing component 2 ‘Irrigation’ of the support to the
agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI)
programme in its 2 subcomponents: a) Support to the establishment of the
National Irrigation Development Fund; b) Development of medium- and large-scale
irrigation schemes. Length of the project: January 2014 Start Date: 36 months
contribute to implementing component 2 ‘Irrigation’ of the support to the
agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI)
programme in its 2 subcomponents: a) Support to the establishment of the
National Irrigation Development Fund; b) Development of medium- and large-scale
irrigation schemes. Length of the project: January 2014 Start Date: 36 months
Qualifications and Skills: University degree in
irrigation, agricultural water management, irrigation agriculture, natural
resource management, civil engineering or similar field
irrigation, agricultural water management, irrigation agriculture, natural
resource management, civil engineering or similar field
Fluency in
English in writing and speaking
English in writing and speaking
Excellent
interpersonal and written communication skills General Professional Experience:
interpersonal and written communication skills General Professional Experience:
At least 10
years’ professional working experience in water management in developing
countries
years’ professional working experience in water management in developing
countries
At least 5
years’ experience implementing donor-funded agriculture and/or agricultural
water management projects in developing countries
years’ experience implementing donor-funded agriculture and/or agricultural
water management projects in developing countries
At least 3
years’ experience in the design, implementation and management of irrigation
schemes Specific Professional Experience:
years’ experience in the design, implementation and management of irrigation
schemes Specific Professional Experience:
At least 5
years’ experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of experts
years’ experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of experts
Proven track
record in preparing (pre-)feasibility studies and detailed designs for
irrigation projects
record in preparing (pre-)feasibility studies and detailed designs for
irrigation projects
Proven track
record in preparing irrigation and water strategies, including formulation of
policies
record in preparing irrigation and water strategies, including formulation of
policies
Experience
in managing EU funded technical assistance projects in these areas is
considered an advantage
in managing EU funded technical assistance projects in these areas is
considered an advantage
Experience
in managing small scale labour based work contracts on projects in Sub-Saharan
Africa is considered an advantage Deadline for Application: 20 th December 2013
‘Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to
change once the ToR is made available.’
in managing small scale labour based work contracts on projects in Sub-Saharan
Africa is considered an advantage Deadline for Application: 20 th December 2013
‘Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to
change once the ToR is made available.’
How to Apply
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