National Site Engineer (Irrigation)

TL;DR

National Site Engineer (Irrigation): Providing technical supervision and quality assurance for solar-powered irrigation and water infrastructure systems with an accent on borehole drilling and installation. Focus on ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

Location: Ghana-Accra (Onsite)

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

What you will do

• Supervise site work, checking layout, line, and levels against construction drawings.
• Oversee borehole drilling, aquifer testing, and the installation of solar-powered pumping systems.
• Manage the construction of water storage and distribution infrastructure and related civil works.
• Supervise the implementation of drip irrigation systems.
• Ensure all construction and installation activities comply with approved technical specifications, safety standards, and environmental safeguards.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Irrigation, Civil, Geology, Agricultural, Water Resource, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and project management software such as MS Project.
• Prior experience working with hirify.global or any UN agency.
• Must be a national of Ghana or have valid residency/work authorization for Ghana.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.
• Adherence to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
• Zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact food security projects funded by the European Union.