LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. 

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. 

Our partners in (Ethiopia) include Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), diaconal arms of Lutheran churches (Related Agencies), the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UN Agencies, Global Affairs Canada with whom we are a key implementing partner. 

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.

LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants based on merit regardless of sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability.

• Prepare/revise design drawings, Bill of Quantities and specifications for small scale irrigation projects.

• Supervise construction of Small Scale Irrigation Projects on daily basis and ensure the construction is as per the specifications and agreement

• Ensure the contractor timely mobilization of required manpower, materials, equipment’s and machineries.

• Verify and approve quality of construction materials

• Review construction plans and design and prepare modification when deemed necessary

• Takes measurements, document progress pictures and recording data and observations

• Prepare and submit payments for contractor

• Ensure at all times that the site book, drawings and BoQ is kept at site

• Troubleshoot problems that may come up during construction of irrigation system and during usage.

• Do paperwork, analyzing data, and prepare reports

• Communicates and meets with target users, stakeholders, and government departments and presents to designs, ideas, and recommendations

• Closely work with Woreda and Zone Agricultural offices and other stakeholders

• Represent LWF to brief visitors of the project on the overall project objectives and project outcomes.

• Makes Planning projects, administering and managing budgets

• Ensure timely completion of milestones and enquire approval for next work for overall timely completion of the project

• Ensure all safety protocol of workers is fulfilled by the contractor.

• Ensure proper documentation

• Deal with challenges and come up with the way out.

• Ready for additional assignments as ordered by supervisor

Job Requirements

Required qualification and Work Experience:

• MSc. or BSc. Degree in Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering, Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction management and related field of study from recognized University

• Minimum of 3 year relevant experience for MSc. Degree and 5 years for BSc. Degree

Key competencies:

• Knowledgeable on contract administration.

• Experience of supervising irrigation project

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills required

• Previous related experience in NGO setup including enough knowledge of CAD applications is an advantage

• Relevant on job trainings are advantageous.

How to Apply

Register using this LINK 

Please note that, due to urgency of the vacancy the selection will be done on a rolling base.

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.