21 Job Positions at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

21 Job Positions at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

4 Job Positions of SS Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

Job description

– The SSIT Engineer will report directly to the Senior Irrigation Engineer;
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– The SSIT Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Small-Scale Irrigation Technology (SSIT) projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
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– Mobilization of farmers towards SSIT adoption;
– SSIT Project design and farmers’ application follow up;
– SSIT equipment quality assurance and control;
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation;
– Coordination of SSIT activities within the operation area;
– Working with key stakeholders such as banks and NGOs for SSIT financing;
– Reporting SSIT progress in the operational area and ensure accurate reporting to Project MIS;
– Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of Project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations/Organizations;
– Support the implementation of other irrigation projects either marshland or hillside projects.
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– communication/dissemination materials in the field of SSIT (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in SSIT and various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried out in SSIT.
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in SSIT trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of SSIT activities;
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

7 Job Positions of Electromechanical Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

Job description

– The Electromechanical Engineer will report directly to the Senior Irrigation Engineer.
– The Electromechanical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the electromechanical equipment designed for irrigation development are of high technical quality and their operation within existing irrigation schemes are operating at high standards. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
– Develop and respect safety protocol of electrical equipment;
– Support the design and approval of electromechanical equipment within irrigation schemes;
– Training of farmers on better use of electricity and operation and management of irrigation equipment within the operation area;
– Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations/Organizations;
– Support the implementation of other irrigation projects either marshland or hillside projects where applicable.
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Ensure production of Communication/dissemination materials in the field of electromechanical and mechanical irrigation engineering (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in irrigation schemes and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in irrigation schemes
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in irrigation schemes trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of assigned activities;
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

5 Job Positions of Marshland Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

Job description

– The Marshland Irrigation Engineer will report directly to the Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist.
– The Marshland Irrigation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Marshland Irrigation projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
– -Support the implementation of the selected projects:
– Support the project in implementation of the procurement process (studies, works and supervision) for the construction of Dams, Head works/weir structures, canals or pipelines: (i) preparing terms of reference for studies and technical specifications of the work; (ii) analysis of bids and proposals and selection of Consultants and Enterprise Works, (iii) preparation and negotiation of contracts and (iv) preparation and/or review of tender documents;
– Communication/dissemination materials in the field of marshland irrigation (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in Marshland irrigation and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in Marshland irrigation
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in Marshland irrigation trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of Marshland irrigation activities;
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Assist with supervision and quality control of contractors for all construction works including dams and appurtenant structures, irrigation systems of canals, pipelines and drains, and land levelling of the command area. And, to ensure that contractors are respecting the engineering and construction standards, working conditions, execution techniques and time schedule provided in the contract and
– To confirm and approve the executed quantities reported by the contractor for billing and contribution to provisional and final acceptance of works.
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation.
– Assist with supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer based at each Project site for the training of community members in operation and maintenance of the site including establishing and enforcing a calendar of maintenance activities, removing of sediment from canals and pipelines, repairing canals, pipelines and appurtenances, operation of dam and irrigation systems to ensure efficient use of water and maintenance of adequate stream flow for downstream users, and maintenance of reservoir and silt trap zone.
– Supervise installation of stream gauges, sediment sampling devices, rain gauges, and weather stations and provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection and ensure accurate reporting;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations at project sites including developing a list of users, establishing a system for collection and maintenance of water charges, operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring participation and benefit from organized regular training courses and workshops.
– Assist with the implementation of watershed-based environmental management plans in the command areas.
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

5 Job Positions of Hillside Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 June 2022)

Job description

– The Hillside Irrigation Engineer will report directly to the Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist

– The Hillside Irrigation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Hillside Irrigation projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:

– -Support the implementation of the selected projects:

– Support the project in implementation of the procurement process (studies, works and supervision) for the construction of Reservoirs, pump stations, canals or pipelines: (i) preparing terms of reference for studies and technical specifications of the work; (ii) analysis of bids and proposals and selection of Consultants and Enterprise Works, (iii) preparation and negotiation of contracts and (iv) preparation and/or review of tender documents;
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Assist with supervision and quality control of contractors for all construction works including dams and appurtenant structures, irrigation systems of canals, pipelines and drains, and land levelling of the command area. And, to ensure that contractors are respecting the engineering and construction standards, working conditions, execution techniques and time schedule provided in the contract and
– To confirm and approve the executed quantities reported by the contractor for billing and contribution to provisional and final acceptance of works.
– Communication/dissemination materials in the field of hillside irrigation (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in Hillside irrigation and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in Hillside irrigation
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in Hillside irrigation trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of Hillside irrigation activities;
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation.
– Assist with supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer based at each Project site for the training of community members in operation and maintenance of the site including establishing and enforcing a calendar of maintenance activities, removing of sediment from canals and pipelines, repairing canals, pipelines and appurtenances, operation of dam and irrigation systems to ensure efficient use of water and maintenance of adequate stream flow for downstream users, and maintenance of reservoir and silt trap zone.
– Supervise installation of stream gauges, sediment sampling devices, rain gauges, and weather stations and provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection and ensure accurate reporting;
– Assist with the formation and effective
– functionality of the Water Users Associations at project sites including developing a list of users, establishing a system for collection and maintenance of water charges, operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring participation and benefit from organized regular training courses and workshops.
– Assist with the implementation of watershed-based environmental management plans in the command areas.
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.