Irrigation Engineer at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board

Job responsibilities

The Irrigation Engineer shall administratively and technically report to the irrigation & Water Use Specialist Team Leader He/ She is responsible to:

• 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 implementation of the selected projects;

• 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 the 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;

• 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, provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection, and ensure accurate reporting of the Project activities.

• 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.

• Any other task given by her/his supervisors. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation and Drainage

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Water Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Communication

• Team working Skills

• Integrity skills

• Accountability Skills