Irrigation Engineer (Re-advertised)

About Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world. LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.

LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Safeguarding commitment

LWF-WS has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse of power, sexual exploitation, fraud and corruption, physical and psychological abuse, and criminal offences. Exploitation or abuse of children by LWF-WS personnel will result in criminal, civil, and disciplinary actions, including termination of employment. LWF-WS works to reduce the risks of child abuse and exploitation associated with delivering LWF-WS, or LWF-WS-funded activities, including training.

Job Purpose

The Irrigation Engineer will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and providing technical oversight to all irrigation and land use activities for agricultural purposes. The position holder will build a reputation for delivery of quality design in line with government land use policy and LWFs strategic plan in liaison with the Project Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Program management

• Lead technical assessments for irrigation and land use activities.
• Facilitate community mobilization and selection of vulnerable communities and project priority groups jointly with the project team, local government representatives and communities.
• Lead the recruitment of Community Development Facilitators (CDFs) staff together with the HR Team and conduct thorough briefings including the roles, project plans and LWF policies.
• Design appropriate irrigation technological options and facilities based on the socio-technical evaluation of the project location.
• Prepare technical designs, drawings, and bills of quantities, TORs, construction specifications, and construction schedules for irrigation facilities.
• Prepare tender documents and raise procurement requisitions for irrigation-related activities.
• Ensure the safekeeping of construction materials, equipment and labour in collaboration with the community and local government authorities.
• Identify and assess target sites and project locations as per the project proposal
• Prepare mapping of the irrigation facilities implemented by LWF in the project area using GPS
• Prepare detailed project implementation work plan and procurement plan.
• Carry out timely procurement of project supplies and services according to the procurement plan.
• Ensure that project supplies, materials and services are of the right quality and quantity according to specifications.
• Supervise and guide contractors during the construction of irrigation facilities and ensure high-quality construction activities.
• Carry out timely implementation and monitoring of project activities according to the implementation work plan and inform the Team Leader ofany deviation for timely decision.
• Ensure effective collection and filling of beneficiary lists, distribution lists, stories and pictures of the project at each stage in the project implementation.
• Lead the project team in reviewing implementation progress, identify gaps and share solutions with the Team Leader.
• Facilitate and organize training of staff, community irrigation facility maintenance crew and Woreda focal persons to support proper operation and management of the irrigation facilities.

2.Expenditure tracking and budget utilization

• Ensure an efficient utilization of resources such as construction materials, workforce, properties etc.
• Ensure that financial reports are reviewed and comments shared with the Team Leader.
• Ensure timely adequate budget utilization and expenditure control as per the expenditure plan.
• Contribute to the development of new project proposals through identification of funding opportunities in consultation of Team Leader

3. Networking and coordination

• Work together with the target community to ensure their active participation in the project.
• Regularly participate in the zonal level Cluster meetings and provide updates to the immediate supervisor/Team Leader:

4.Staff Management

• Identify and design appropriate training opportunities for staffs working in irrigation related project activities.
• Report any disciplinary matters to the Team Leader

• BSc Degree in Irrigation/ Hydraulics/Water/Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in irrigation related activities. NGO experience is advantage.
• Skills in engineering software (AUTOCAD , EPANET/WATERCAD and other equivalent.
• Knowledge of national and international Agricultural irrigation standard.
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, outlook, power point, etc.).
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across a network
• Experience in the leading team, coaching, and mentoring and effectively working with partners; and Ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build high-performance teams in support of the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Fluency (written and Spoken) in English and more than one local language.