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GITEC Consult
Natural Science
Agricultural Science
Afar
7 years
1 Position
2023-02-28
to
2023-03-27
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
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.
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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