National Irrigation and Water Specialist

Ankara

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Ankara
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Water Resource Management
Closing Date: Closed

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Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Organizational Setting

FAO's office in Gaziantep is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food, agriculture and rural development priorities in NW Syria. The primary objective of FAO is to support the development of policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to assist in developing the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. As such, FAO’s office in Gaziantep is currently implementing and planning a number of projects aimed at strengthening resilience and socio-economic cohesion among highly vulnerable conflict- and earthquake-affected rural communities in NW Syria through support to agricultural livelihoods and access to employment in the agri-food sector.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the ADG RR RNE, general supervision of the Programme Officer (RNE) and day-to-day functional supervision of the Emergency Response Specialist for NW Syria, and in close collaboration with relevant FAO technical units, the National Irrigation and Water Specialist will be responsible for leading the implementation of FAO’s irrigation- and water-related project/programme activities in NW Syria.

Technical Focus

Natural Resources Management – Irrigation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate with FAO technical staff and other relevant stakeholders to assess the current status of irrigation systems/infrastructure (including irrigation wells and agriculture water pumping stations) in targeted locations in NW Syria to identify damages/defects that impact the operation of irrigation schemes and efficiency of water use.

• Assess the identified damaged irrigation systems and survey reports and develop appropriate interventions for improvement of irrigation schemes.

• Conduct, review and analyse hydrological, hydrogeological, and geophysical studies for project planning purposes and provide advice on related irrigation interventions such as groundwater well rehabilitation, small rainwater harvesting constructions, etc., to determine the optimal methods of irrigation for specific targeted geographic regions.

• Lead the design, implementation and testing of irrigation rehabilitation works at multiple project sites as needed.

• Prepare and produce related maps, drawings, specific technical specifications, detailed Scope of Work (SOW), BoQ and cost estimate, timelines and quality assurance relating to all aspects of the planned irrigation activities.

• Design related groundwater systems/rainwater harvesting systems.

• Contribute to the detailed project work plans in line with the budget and in collaboration with relevant units to ensure successful implementation of the project in accordance with relevant national and international technical standards.

• Prepare specific technical reports on the outcomes of irrigation-related activities and prepare progress reports.

• Contribute to irrigation-related assessments (rapid assessments, surface and groundwater status analyses, baseline and endline surveys, etc.), including any capitalization and learning exercises.

• Develop and deliver training on subjects related to, inter alia, modern irrigation systems, irrigation management, conservation of surface and groundwater, and irrigation schedules, where appropriate.

• Contribute to the preparation and development of documents for external audiences, such as reports, studies, analyses, guidelines, etc.

• Perform any other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Irrigation and Water Engineering, Agriculture Water Management, Agriculture Rural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other related engineering field; advanced degree is an advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in implementing irrigation projects at national level.

• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Arabic

• National of Turkey

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

• Direct experience developing and implementing field irrigation rehabilitation works – including solar-powered irrigation systems – and experience designing and constructing civil-related works such as water tanks, water intakes, groundwater wells, etc., is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of the official language of the country (if considered necessary)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org

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