SS Irrigation Engineer at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB): (Deadline 21 January 2025)

– The SSIT Engineer will report directly to the Senior Irrigation Engineer. – 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: – 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.