National Irrigation Engineer
Provide technical assistance for solar powered irrigation systems in Ghana.
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Overview
Provide technical assistance for solar powered irrigation systems in Ghana.
You have:
- Advance University degree in Irrigation/Drainage engineering/Technology or civil engineering and any related discipline
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in design, construction, and management of irrigation systems
- Working knowledge of English
- National of Ghana or a legal resident in the country
Organizational Setting
The project, Support to Soyabean Development in Ghana, is being implemented in Ghana under FAO’s Global Programme on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. The project employs the green production technologies; green processing and green marketing to harness the potential of soyabean to increase small actors’ resilience and improved livelihoods. The OCOP soyabean development project is being implemented by FAO Ghana under the overall supervision of the FAO representative to Ghana and technical supervision of the assistant FAO representative/head of programmes and the Lead Technical Officer (LTO).
The project seeks to build and support smallholder soyabean producers to climate resilience through provision of solar powered small-scale irrigation facilities in selected project locations.
Reporting Lines
The Irrigation Engineer will be under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative to Ghana, and the direct technical guidance of the Assistant FAO Representative to Ghana and the LTO.
Technical Focus
The Irrigation Engineer will provide technical assistance to conduct geophysical and hydrological surveys (feasibility studies) on selected project sites to provide evidence for the construction and installation of small-scale irrigation facilities. The feasibility study report will contain recommendations regarding installation of small-scale irrigation facilities on project sites. The Irrigation engineer will contribute to the construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities, serving as a resident engineer and technical advisor.
Tasks and responsibilities
The irrigation engineer shall undertake the following tasks:
• Carry out geological surveys/feasibility studies of selected sites for the construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities; • Develop bill of quantities (BoQ) for tenders; • Contribute to selection of service providers for the construction of solar powered irrigation facilities; • Participate in construction and installation of solar powered irrigation facilities; • Contribute to the formation of water users association around the irrigation facilities; • Organise training for water users associations; • Monitor progress of activities related to irrigation components of the project; • Prepare progress reports of project activities for submission to FAO through the FAOR-Ghana; • Perform any other duties as may be required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advance University degree in Irrigation/Drainage engineering/Technology or civil engineering and any related discipline • At least 5 years of relevant experience in design, construction, and management of irrigation systems • Working knowledge of English • National of Ghana or a legal resident in the country
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• The position requires extensive technical knowledge of the design, installation and management of solar powered irrigation facilities • Extent and relevance of experience in project management and coordination • Experience in geological surveys for construction of irrigation facilities • Extent and relevance of experience in management of computer programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point and statistical software • Experience in design, management and supervision of solar powered irrigation in northern Ghana will be an added advantage • The candidate must demonstrate high communication skills, both verbal and written, negotiation, leadership, vision, strategy, coordination and teamwork.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a successful irrigation project you managed and the impact it had. | This question assesses your experience and success in project management and delivery. | Highlight your role, the project scope, key actions taken, and measurable outcomes. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders during a project? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your communication and relationship-building skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience of conducting geological surveys and how you handled challenges? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What training initiatives have you organized for water users, and how did you measure their effectiveness? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your view, what are the critical factors for the success of solar powered irrigation systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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