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 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
Qualifications and Skills: •University degree in irrigation, agricultural water management, irrigation agriculture, natural resource management, civil engineering or similar field •Fluency in English in writing and speaking •Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
General Professional Experience: •At least 10 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 •At least 3 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 •Proven track 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 •Experience 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: 20th December 2013
"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."
