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National Irrigation Agronomy Expert

GITEC Consult

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Natural Science

Agricultural Science

Afar

7 years

1 Position

2023-02-28

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2023-03-27

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Agricultural Engineering

Agronomy and Crop Science

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Job Description

The role of the National Irrigation Agronomy Expert is to contribute to the work of the R-PCU in the planning and implementation of all measures related to irrigation farming.

Project title: Strengthening Drought Resilience in Ethiopia (SDR3)

Period of project: Approximately 02/2023 – 08/2026

Duration of Assignment: 24 months

Country: Ethiopia

Duty station: The duty station of the expert will be the Afar region 

Job Requirements

Education:

  • Postgraduate degree in agricultural engineering, agronomy or a similar discipline

Sectoral experience:

  • Good knowledge and at least 7 years of practical experience in irrigation farming and water resource management in dry and semi-dry areas;

  • Track records for projects related to multidisciplinary and integrated approaches in irrigation farming practices;

  • Proven experience in the planning and establishment of innovative agricultural crops production systems;

  • Experience in working with rural communities (pastoral and semi pastoral communities);

  • Experience and proven track record in participatory methods.

Regional experience:

  • Experience in work in rural areas in drylands through long-term assignments (lowland Ethiopia such as Afar or Somali region). 

Donor experience:

  • Previous experience with work for donor-funded projects in similar positions.

Language skills:

  • Proficiency in the English language;

  • Proficiency in Afar language would be an asset. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their cover letter and CV through: gitec.vacancy2022@gmail.com

 Note: Use “National Irrigation Agronomy Expert” as the subject line of your email.  

Fields Of Study

Agricultural Engineering

Agronomy and Crop Science

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