Job responsibilities
– The Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist will report directly to the Head of Department and will be under the technical supervision of the Head of Department of Irrigation, Land Husbandry, Irrigation and Technology Transfer. – The Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the overall coordination and leadership of staffs under his/her responsibility, appropriate and timely planning and reporting, participation in activities regarding resources mobilization, asset management, ensure appropriate design and implementation of projects with high technical quality and conform to the technical specifications and other relevant design parameters that are applicable to the concerned infrastructure. – Technical backstopping of Irrigation and land husbandry activities within the Department. – In addition to this, he/she shall also work closely with and assist external consultants and project Engineering team and be responsible for the following tasks: – Lead the development of the overall planning and reporting of Irrigation and Land husbandry activities and ensure that their strategic implementation while aligning with the short, mid and long-term documents. – Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of Project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates.
– Support the project in implementation of the procurement process (studies, works and supervision) for the construction of dams:
(i) preparing terms of reference for studies and technical specifications of the work;
(ii) analysis of bids and proposals and selection of Consultants and Enterprise Works,
(iii) preparation and negotiation of contracts and
(iv) preparation and/or review of tender documents.
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution. – Assist with supervision and quality control of contractors for all construction works including dams and appurtenant structures, irrigation systems of canals, pipelines and drains, and land levelling of the command area. And, to ensure that contractors are respecting the engineering and construction standards, working conditions, execution techniques and time schedule provided in the contract and
– To confirm and approve the executed quantities reported by the contractor for billing and contribution to provisional and final acceptance of works. – Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation. – Assist with supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer based at each Project site for the training of community members in operation and maintenance of the site including establishing and enforcing a calendar of maintenance activities, removing of sediment from canals and pipelines, repairing canals, pipelines and appurtenances, operation of dam and irrigation systems to ensure efficient use of water and maintenance of adequate stream flow for downstream users, and maintenance of reservoir and silt trap zone.
– Supervise installation of stream gauges, sediment sampling devices, rain gauges, and weather stations and provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection and ensure accurate reporting to Project MIS. – Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations at project sites including developing a list of users, establishing a system for collection and maintenance of water charges, operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring participation and benefit from organized regular training courses and workshops.
– Assist with the implementation of watershed-based environmental management plans in the command areas. – Ensure the overall supervision, coordination and leadership of staffs under his/her responsibility. – Ensure production communication / dissemination materials in the field of SSIT (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs) – Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in SSIT and various communication tools – Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts – Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried out.
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches. – Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes. – Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of irrigation activities. – Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities – Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior
