Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/120/2013
Deadline for Application: 30th Oct 2013
Position Title: Irrigation / Civil Engineer
Grade Level: SC-11/1Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Mogadishu (with an initial training period in Nairobi)
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 6 Months, with possible extension
Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationals Only
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved
Collaborate in field assessments for the appraisal of existing irrigation infrastructure, feeder roads, shallow wells, water catchments and market shelters;
Collaborate for the implementation of baseline surveys as applicable;
Support FAO IPs on the definition of work schedules for the rehabilitation of canals, drains and hydraulic structures;
Supervise field data collection for topographic surveys, cross-section and profile surveys as applicable / required;
Design and prepare BOQs for selected infrastructure, including but not limited to: canals, hydraulic structures, culverts, drains, feeder roads and market shelters;
Collaborate in the drafting of tendering documentation for infrastructure rehabilitation, as applicable;
Supervise the implementation of activities of infrastructures rehabilitation and construction;
Develop farmer training packages for soil and water use and management and for the establishment of water users associations; and
Any other duties as may be requested by the Supervisor or Supervising Unit.
Key Performance Indicators
Expected Outputs:
Identification and planning of irrigation water/drainage/soil and water management projects
Designs and costs estimation of irrigation water /drainage/soil and water management projects
Supervision of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation /drainage/soil and water management and water projects (water catchments, canals and shallow wells)
Designs, cost estimation and supervision of construction of farm infrastructures – feeder roads, stores
Training on operations, maintenance and management of irrigation and water projects
Required Competencies
Academic Qualifications
Master of Science in Irrigation or Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Irrigation or Civil Engineering, plus 10 years of relevant experience
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in the identification, design and cost estimation of irrigation water/drainage/soil and water management projects
Significant experience in the supervision of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation /drainage/soil and water management and water projects
Experience in the implementation and design of training on operations, maintenance and management of irrigation and water projects
Knowledge of AutoCAD Program (Engineering/Water Engineering related software) required
Languages: Excellent command of English and SomaliSelection Criteria
All potential candidates will be required to undertake both written and oral competency tests.
Selection criteria should include:
Experience in the identification, design and cost estimation of irrigation water/drainage/soil and water management projects
Experience in the supervision of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation /drainage/soil and water management and water projects
Experience in the implementation and design of training on operations, maintenance and management of irrigation and water projects
To Apply: Send your application to: Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/120/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
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