Job Description
Position : Irrigation Technician
a) About the position profile
Job title : Irrigation Technician
Job level : 4.IV
Number of positions : One (1) position
Direct Supervisor : KIIWP Operations Manager
Duration : 1-year renewable performance-based contract with a 3 months’ probation
period.
b) Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering, Soil and Water Management, Soil and Environmental management with at least 5 years of proven experience in irrigation development.
c) Duties and Responsibilities
• Report on a regular basis to the KIIWP Operations Manager;
• Supervision and coordination of the Implementation of KIIWP irrigation schemes at site level;
• Liaising with other relevant contractors, and stakeholders in Kayonza District for smooth implementation of irrigation project;
• Equipment quality assurance;
• Evaluate and approve or produce a progressive certificate for consultants or contractors requesting for payment;
• Providing technical assistance to the communities for preparation of bankable subprojects if required;
• Contributing into the preparation of the Project’s Annual Work Program and Budget;
• Providing monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the Central Project Implementation Team (PIT);
• Organizing training of the population with regard to development activities;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Soil and Environment Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Water Management
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
