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Irrigation/Rural Infrastructure Engineer at Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

Posted on Mon 18th Aug, 2014 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (4 comments)


The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a loan from the African Development Bank (AFDB) for the implementation of Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase-I (ATASP-I), The ATASP-I will contribute to the objectives of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of the Federal Government by addressing the constraints of Rice, Sorghum and Cassava value ehai:ris in four staple crop processing zones of Adani-Omor, Bida-Badeggi, Kano-Jigawa and Kebbi-Sokoto. The Programme comprises three complementary and mutually reinforcing components viz: Infrastructure Development; Commodity Value Chain Development; and Programme Management, The specific objective of the programme is to contri1ute to food and nutrition security, employment generation, and wealth creation along the priority commodity value chains.

For effective programme take-off, the FMARD is constituting a National Programme Coordination Team (NPCT) at the Programme Headquarters in Abuja. Consequently, part of the proceeds of the ATASP-I loan will be applied to engage the services of the following officers at the Programme Headquarters, Abuja.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Irrigation/Rural Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Abija

Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Programme Coordinator, the Irrigation/Rural Infrastructure Engineer will be possible for all irrigation and rural infrastructure engineering activities relating to the Programme.

Specifie Duties
  • The Irrigation and Infrastructure Engineer would be responsible for activities relating to rehabilitation/development of irrigation, micro-hydropower, potable water supply infrastructure under the Project. He/she will report to the National Project Coordinator and work in collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and other external implementation partners.
The specific responsibilities of the Engineer will include but not limited to the following;
  • Be responsible for the implementation of irrigation, potable water supply and associated energy infrastructure.
  • Follow-up on procurement of goods and services for all infrastructure projects. In liaison with the Procurement officer, prepare and/or assist implementing agenoies in the preparation of TOR, bidding documents, request for proposals and bid evaluation reports for procurement of civil works, goods and technical assistance services under the agricultural infrastructure rehabilitation and Development component in accordance with standards and requirements of AfDB;
  • Undertake inspection of works to verify quality, quantity and timeliness of work dune and prepare end/or verify payment certificates for service providers engaged on project irrigation and other infrastructure related activities.
  • Identify the various infrastructure activities for which short-term expertise is. required, prepare detailed TOR for tii required specialist input, facilitate the recruitment and, guide and supervise short-term technical specialists inputs.
  • Ensure that the maintenance programme of irrigation and related infrastructure is properly designed and put in place appropriate mechanisms for its execution during and after the project, in accordance with the stipulation of the appraisal report.
  • In liaison with the Ministry of Environment, ensure that environmental mitigation tneasures are implemented as part of infrastructure rehabilitatiun and development, as well as conducting regular envirunmentalmonitoring activities.
  • contribute relevant content to Project Progress Reports. Liaise with the Zonal and Local government Agriculture Officers as well as the Programme Monitoring Officer to prepare quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports, as well as mid-term review report for infrastructure development and management.
  • Participate actively in AfDB supervision missions by collecting and providing infrastructure implementation progress data and information required by the missions.
  • Assist with preparing water management training modules and course requirements for the Communities, Zonal and Local government staff in liaison with training service providers and provide technical support to the trainers.
  • Liaise with programme stakeholders and other relevant project programmes, state agencies, NGO’s, private sector, and other parties in order to facilitate programme implementation.
  • Assist in organizing National Steering Committee meetings and preparing records.
Qualifications and Experience
  • At least Bachelors Degree in irrigation, water and/or hydraulic engineering.
  • At least 10 years proven work experience in rural infrastructure development including rural water supply/irrigation and energy infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor his or her own work plan and to collaborate with colleagues across operating units.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Result focused and self motivated professionals with proven ability to work under minimum guidance.
  • Computer literate with excellent working knowledge i.e Microsoft Officer applications, especially Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, ATUOCAD in addition to other water/hydraulic engineering design software.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of design and construction of irrigation infrastructure, particularly for rice production (upland and swamp) and potable water supply facilities.
  • Knowledge of renewable/alternative energy systems such as micro-hydro power, solar and biogas is desirable.
Performance criteria
  • Procedures for implementation of infrastructure and associated environmental management activities (i.e irrigation,potable water supply and associated alternative energy infrastructure) prepared and included in draft Project Implementation Manual within one month of assumption of duty or as agreed with project management.
  • Annual Work plan and Budget (AWPB) for infrastructure activities prepared in accordance with recommended formats and submitted to M&E officer within the agreed time after assumption of duty and there after every 5th Day of October.
  • Schedule of required Consultants’ and/or other Agency services for infrastructure activities prepared and provided to procurement specialist for.inclusion in the procurement plans on quarterly and annual basis. Specific and Quantifiable quarterly milestones (in implementation of infrastructure and associated environmental management activities), agreed with Project Management within 5 days prior to the beginning of each quarter on the basis of the approved AWPB.
  • Acceptable Terms of Reference or, as applicable, specifications for procurement of goods, works and services in respect of infrastructure activities prepared in time to ensure compliance with approved procurement plans.
  • Infrastructure and environmental management services contracts between PIU and service providers or other government agencies are efficiently supervised and implemented; acceptable deliverables obtained and contracts are completed on time. Consultant’s Reports or Contractor’s/Suppliers Work Statement or Bids in respect of all infrastructure and environmental management activities, reviewed and report/recommendations submitted to management within 5 days of receipt of the reports.
  • Field visit reports on infrastructure an4 environmental management activities submitted to management within a minimum of two (2) days of returning from the field visit.
  • Infrastructure and Environmental management activities Progress Reports prepared in recommended/agreed format (i) Quarterly and Annual report within five (5.) days of the end of the quarter or year; (Ii) monthly reports for management within two (2) days of the end of the month; (iii) Reports for Bank supervision missions within a maximum of two (2) days of arrival of the mission, Management/or bank queries on infrastructure and environmental management activities responded to within a maximum of two (2) days of notification, Clear and measurable quarterly performance targets/milestones agreed. with the National project Coordinator at the beginning of each quarter. Performance appraisal form completed and submitted to Project Coordinator by 5th of June and 5th of January every year.
Failure to comply with the above listed time-based criteria in any one year and/or nonconformity to the prescribed plans, rules and standards, without documentary evidence of reasons thereof, shall disqualify the irrigation/infrastructure Engineer from the post and lead to the cessation of the contract.

Terms of Appointment
Maximum of five years, renewable every year subject to satisfactory performance. The performance criteria will be the indicators for assessing every officer.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2014

Method of Application

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates. Each candidate should submit ten (16) copies of his/her application.
Qualified Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. All application should be addressed to;

The Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Attention:
The Director,
Department of Rural Development
No. 1 Capital Drive, FCDA Secretariat,
Area 11, Gerki, Abuja


Note: All applications must be addressed and delivered to the above address.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, Applicants should ensure that the positions applied for are clearly written on the top right hand side of the envelopes.

  

Comments (4)

No. 1
Posted on Wed 20th Aug, 2014 09:41:25 GMT by Ismail Muhammed

CAN NCE HOLDER WITH MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER APPLY?
No. 2
Posted on Mon 25th Aug, 2014 07:21:41 GMT by Kedo osivwi saviour

Sir,pls i wish to apply here for the position of an irrigation/rural infrastructure Engineer.i own a bachelor degree in soil science/irrigation with Nysc certificate.i appeal to you to accept my application here as i will abide by the rules and regulations governing this ministry.pls i live in warri,delta state.Sir thanks for your undrstanding.KEDO OSIVWI SAVIOUR(08065544694)
No. 3
Posted on Tue 26th Aug, 2014 21:26:56 GMT by Theodora Akpachim

Sir,I wish to apply for the position of rural infrastructure engineer.am a HND holder in Architecture with nysc certificate.I will be most greatfull if my request will be granted.08161625752
No. 4
Posted on Sun 08th Mar, 2015 01:35:36 GMT by Adebiyi Muyiwa Fisayo.

Sir, i wish to apply for Irrigation/Rural infrastructure engineer. But i am HND holder with NYSC Certificate i served in West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP NIGERIA) ABUJA.


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