DRC assists refugees and displacement-affected communities by implementing protection and livelihoods activities that increase their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life.
Title: Economic Recovery Specialist – Irrigation Engineer/Irrigation Agronomist
Location: Dolo Ado
Employment Category: G2
Salary Range: As per the organization scale
Reporting To: Economic Recovery Manager
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Posting date: July 31, 2024
Required Employee: 1
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997.
DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants.
The organization has offices across the region and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Under the direct supervision of the Economic Recovery Manager, the EcRec (Economic Recovery) Specialist- Irrigation Engineer& Agronomist will be responsible for leading timely and quality implementation of Agriculture (Crop and Vegetable, and livestock production), agronomic and irrigation activities.
She/he will work to ensure program achievement and contribute to enhancing agricultural production and productivity in crop and vegetable production.
The role holder is expected to have wide experience of identifying appropriate watershed/catchment area and selection of appropriate site for water harvesting pond structure. Experience of Designing of pond structure, primary and secondary irrigation canals and installation of water lifting solar pump for small scale irrigation is required. Knowledge of basin, furrow and drip irrigation for climate smart Agriculture activities are highly encouraged.
Experience in estimating the crop water requirement for low land areas and proposing of feasible fruit, vegetable and livestock forage varieties to be cultivated through small scale irrigation practice is highly appreciable.
Main Responsibilities:
Programme Management (technical) , Development, Monitoring and Evaluation:
vermicomposting which can improve yields and create income-generating opportunities
Grants Management
Capacity development
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Personal/Professional Skills:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master
DRC’s core competencies:
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)
TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=171662
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than August 14, 2024.
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.
In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.
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