Project Irrigation EngineerExpiring Today!

Description (Public)

The Project Irrigation Engineer will oversee the technical design, planning, and supervision of irrigation infrastructure projects in Amudat. The role ensures technical excellence, sustainability, and donor compliance while empowering local community ownership and stakeholder partnerships.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Lead technical project design, planning, and engineering support for irrigation infrastructure.
Strengthen capacity building and community engagement for sustainable operation and maintenance.
Establish strong technical coordination and representation mechanisms with government and sector stakeholders.
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting, quality assurance, and donor compliance.
Prepare technical drawings, hydraulic system models, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in irrigation projects including technical design and supervision, with at least 2 years in high-risk or hard-to-reach locations.
Proven expertise in hydraulic design, pumping systems, and managing large-scale irrigation infrastructure.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, EPANET, and standard MS Office software for technical drawing and BoQ preparation.
Familiarity with Ugandan Water for Production sector standards and donor compliance frameworks (e.g., GoU, WFP, UNICEF, USAID, EU, World Bank).

Skills & Competencies:

Strong technical expertise in climate-resilient irrigation principles and infrastructure.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical report writing skills.
Advanced ability in participatory approaches and multi-stakeholder facilitation.
Commitment to FH Association's Christian values, vision, and mission.

How to Apply

About FH Association (Formerly Food for the Hungry)

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.