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CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. Since 1947, we have provided innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity.
Job Description
We are now accepting applicants for the position of Lead Irrigation Specialist/Engineer on a donor-funded irrigation infrastructure development activity involving design review and construction supervision of irrigation infrastructure. This position will be based in Maseru, Lesotho, with anticipated minor local travel within the country.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing and overseeing design/design review and tendering for projects in the agriculture/irrigation sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and other emergent nations. Local candidates are welcomed to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
• Review and advise on irrigation system design and design review and ensure successful implementation, including guidance, technical support and review of design, installation, and maintenance
• Provide direction/advice to client on efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs, system use, and scheduling and maintenance
• Effective cooperation, coordination, collaboration, and communication with the team leader, client, other projects’ contractors, and project stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with client’s environment, economics, social and gender, and monitoring and evaluation teams to review project activities.
• Assist to inform monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework, including application of information technology/remote sensing technology.
• Abiding by CDM Smith’s quality management program (QMP) and anti-corruption policy (ACP)
Minimum Qualifications
• BS Degree in civil, agricultural, irrigation, water resources, environmental engineering or closely related field. Professional engineering (PE) license.
• At least 10 years of experience in planning, design and/or design review of irrigation systems, some of which includes large projects.
• At least 2 years of experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience on donor funded projects
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in international best practices for effective water and/or agricultural management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water resource and/or irrigation and drainage planning, management, and development
• The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
• MS Degree in civil, agricultural, irrigation, water resources, environmental engineering or closely related field
• Licensed/chartered/registered engineer qualification
• Experience in Lesotho
Amount of Travel Required
5%
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