Irrigation Engineer

TL;DR

Irrigation Engineer (Water Resources): Supporting the design, rehabilitation, and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme with an accent on technical planning and quality assurance. Focus on preparing engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities, and conducting hydraulic and topographic field surveys to enhance water use efficiency.

Location: Onsite in Aweil, South Sudan

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems to achieve food security and reduce hunger.

What you will do

• Prepare engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and detailed Scopes of Work (SoWs) for irrigation construction.
• Develop technical specifications for irrigation equipment and construction machinery.
• Conduct and verify field surveys for irrigation projects, including topographic and hydraulic assessments.
• Provide technical supervision and quality assurance of water control infrastructure.
• Support the expansion and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree holders must have at least two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting topographic and hydraulic assessments before, during, and after construction.
• Commitment to hirify.global values of integrity, transparency, and respect for all.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.
• Environment adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct and UN values.
• Strict zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and discrimination.