National Water Engineer

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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• Establish the existing and potential water demand for multiple uses of water including but not limited to; domestic and agricultural(irrigation and livestock);
• Make a thorough assessment of the water resources potential in the selected areas.
• Examine and evaluate the potential water sources identified and any possible water conflicts.
• Identify the most appropriate technology option for developing water resources in order to meet water demand and mitigate identified conflicts.
• Undertake detailed design and cost the options of the most appropriate multi-purpose water infrastructure and facilities for the 5 sites proposed to harvest surface water using Haffirs and 2 proposed site to use underground water. The design for haffirs includes the most sustainable water abstraction method and livestock water troughs and irrigation system where irrigated crop production is proposed.
• Undertake detailed hydrological and geotechnical assessment for the proposed haffir sites
• Make recommendation on the siting of the proposed hafirs and also the availability and suitability of the construction material for haffirs
• Assess main water access and use constraints and recommend appropriate interventions to ensure sustainability.
• Prepare designs and cost estimates for the identified optimal uses for each of the proposed water infrastructure and facilities.
• Produce socio-economic and environmental analysis of the intervention areas that is gender sensitive;
• Prepare detailed specification for invitation to bid for construction of the designed infrastructure
• Supervise the construction of water projects to insure the contractor's compliance with appropriate plans and specifications.
• Administering construction projects by completing necessary compliance forms, field books, and site diaries or correspondence on behalf of the International Water Engineer.
• Prepare and submit monthly construction and supervision reports to the Water Engineer at Country Office
• Ensure that the highest possible technical standard is achieved in the delivery of services
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors

• University Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering, or Irrigation Engineering or an equivalent in relevant engineering fields from a recognized university.
• Have a minimum of seven years of proven experience in planning, designing and construction of haffirs and multipurpose boreholes
• Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of the local language is desirable.
• National of South Sudan or resident in the country with a work permit.

• Results focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

• Good interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience in writing reports.
• Strong computer, word processing, and statistical skills.
• Good knowledge of the UN system, procedures and operational activities would be an advantage.
• Practical experience in paralegal work with an emphasis on South Sudanese criminal or civil or administrative procedures.
• Ability to organize and implement directly project activities (workshop, mission, assessment, etc.), work in hardship context and guide implementing partners and beneficiaries organizations.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
• Experience and ability to undertake field surveys and assessments using participatory tools and processes, data analysis and interpretation
• Experience in supervision of construction of haffirs and management of contracts
• Experience in the working in a multi-cultural environment and under complex emergencies would be an advantage

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.