Job Opportunity: Water/Irrigation Engineer position available at The Lutheran World Federation World Service - Ethiopia in Lalibella, Amhara. Development and Project Management jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

About the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world. LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centred and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Safeguarding Commitment

LWF World Service is committed to creating and maintaining a safe organization where people we come in contact with are protected from harm and abuse. Harm and abuse may include but are not limited to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and abuse, financial and material abuse, all forms of modern slavery, and all forms of maltreatment and exploitation.

Job Purpose

The Water/Irrigation Engineer plays a vital role in implementing Water and Irrigation schemes on the specified intervention areas which includes Preliminary assessment, design of infrastructures, supervision of constructions and work on the specifications and Bill of Quantities. He/ She also expected to maintain good coordination with the stakeholders and ensure the active participation of the targeted communities. The Water/Irrigation Engineer also demonstrates high quality and effective delivery of Water/Irrigation activities through standard working procedures & monitoring tools.  In addition, He/She will engage on Capacity Building activities-develops training manuals, strengthens the capacity of stakeholders and the targeted communities and contributes to the design of high-quality proposals that support the growth and sustainability of new projects.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Holder

• Prepare/revise design drawings, Bill of Quantities and specifications for small scale irrigation and other Water infrastructures under the project.
• Maintain Regular Construction Supervision of  Small Scale Irrigation and other Water/Irrigation infrastructures under the project and ensure the specific scheme is constructed as per the design, specifications and agreement
• Prepare and submit regular project reports(Daily,Weekly,Monthly)
• Ensure the contractor timely mobilization of required manpower, materials, equipment’s and machinery for contractual works.
• Apply inspection and ensure the quality and quantity of construction materials on daily basis, including field tests.
• Review construction plans and design and prepare modification when deemed necessary
• Take measurements, maintain accurate records and document all construction activities..
• Review of the takeoff, executed BoQ presented by the Contractor
• Conduct multi-sectoral or rapid need assessments assigned by the Project Coordinator.
• Always ensure that the site book, drawings and BoQ is kept at site
• Supervise engineering works and oversee quality standards.
• Ability to Communicates and coordinate with target users, stakeholders, and government departments at the Woreda and Zonal level.
• Upon assignment, represent LWF to brief visitors of the project on the overall project objectives and project outcomes.
• Apply Planning projects, administering and managing budgets
• Ensure timely completion of milestones and esquire approval for next work for overall timely completion of the project
• Ensure all safety protocol of workers is fulfilled by the contractor.
• Deal with challenges and come up with the way out.
• Ready for additional assignments as ordered by supervisor
• Integrate Gender, Protection, Disability inclusion into project design and implementation

This job description is subject to amendment by the employer when deemed necessary;

Required Minimum Qualification and Experience

BSc in Water resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, OR Related Fields

Minimum of 3 years

Skills Required

Auto-cad OR Arc GIS

Additional

Proven experience on Irrigation scheme development design and supervision

Willingness to work on remote areas with tight schedules

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to send only their detailed CV and a cover letter via EthioJobs. 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.