Overview
The Agricultural Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, deployment, operation, and optimization of climate-resilient and energy-efficient agricultural and fisheries technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical assessment, design, and specification of climate-resilient and energy-efficient technologies.
- Conduct site-specific suitability analysis and recommend appropriate technology packages.
- Ensure quality assurance, including supplier validation and technical due diligence.
- Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and certification of all technologies.
- Design and deliver capacity building and training for FCAs on operation and maintenance.
- Establish sustainable FCA-led operation and maintenance systems.
- Develop and implement monitoring systems to track performance and recommend improvements.
- Integrate climate resilience and resource efficiency principles across interventions.
- Provide technical guidance and coordination with project teams and partners.
- Prepare technical documentation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards, GEDSI principles, value-for-money considerations, and risk management measures.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture/rural development sectors, agricultural engineering, climate resilient agriculture, farm mechanization, infrastructure, or related fields.
Qualifications
- University degree in the field of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Agrometrorology, other Sustainable Development related studies.
- Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer.
