Overview
Support the design, rehabilitation, expansion, and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme in Aweil, South Sudan. The role focuses on technical planning, design, supervision, and quality assurance of irrigation and water control infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support on water and civil engineering aspects including canal systems, water intake structures, control gates, boreholes, drainage networks, embankments, access roads, and associated civil and water infrastructure.
- Support the preparation of engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and detailed Scopes of Work and technical specifications.
- Support the preparation of tender documents and technical specifications for irrigation and construction works and participate in the technical evaluation of bids.
- Conduct field assessments and site surveys to evaluate the condition of irrigation and civil engineering infrastructure.
- Supervise and monitor rehabilitation, refurbishment, and/or new construction works.
- Implement quality control and quality assurance measures.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors and site teams.
- Prepare technical progress reports and propose corrective measures.
- Certify completed works and prepare final completion certificates.
- Provide regular updates on implementation progress, constraints, risks, and lessons learned.
- Carry out additional tasks to enhance sustainable development and operational effectiveness.
Required Experience
- Minimum of Five Years (5) years of proven experience in the design and supervision of irrigation and civil engineering infrastructure projects, including canals, diversion structures, and water distribution systems.
- Experience in preparing construction completion reports, as-built drawings, and documentation specific to irrigation and water management infrastructure.
- Experience working in multi-cultural teams and complex emergency contexts is an asset.
- Experience in contract management for civil work, particularly in irrigation system installation, canal construction, and related infrastructure.
- Experience in the technical evaluation of bids for irrigation and civil works contracts.
Qualifications
University Degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
