Water and Irrigation Specialist

FAO

Evaluate, review and revise project documents related to water and environment and analyze design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost.
In consultation with national authorities, UN agencies and NGOs active in project areas and targeted communities, identify priority needs in order to determine investment and subprojects.
Supervise community-based water infrastructure, irrigation system improvement and rehabilitation.
In coordination with the FAO s Operational Partner (OP), assist in identifying the areas where the work will take place.
Provide technical guidance to the FAO s Operational Partner (OP) and assist in the implementation of their activities related to water management and rehabilitation/construction of water/irrigation infrastructure, irrigation systems.
Identify and prepare technical specifications for all water & Irrigation system related equipment.
Design and conduct training on water use and agronomic practices to the community-based organizations and carry out the diffusion of small-scale irrigation techniques through local NGOs, VDCs and women s organizations for the development of irrigation schemes.
Develop a systematic database to store and process information on water resources and water supply of the target villages and identify the gender sensitivity in the water user association structure and functioning;
Determine best practices and success stories based on beneficiaries feedback and own observations from the field.
Conduct field visits to project sites implemented by FAO and by the Operational Partner.
Recommend solutions to water, environmental and other natural resources problems as they arise.
Contribute in the preparation of progress and final reports, describing main activities undertaken, conclusions and recommendations and discussing findings/recommendations with Intl-WRIS.
Provide support to FAO Representation in Yemen in implementing irrigation system activities, when requested.
Conduct Water conflict analysis and participate in the conflict resolution mechanism.
Strengthen and establish Community based Early Warning monitoring as necessary,
Regularly follow up the coordination and collaboration mechanisms of the EWS Technical Working Group and prepare periodic reports including the required technical and institutional support.
Prepare agro-metrological forecasting and advisory services for farmers regarding pest management, crop disease, irrigation, pasture and water for livestock, crop production planning and other livelihood activities.
Assist in providing training to the relevant colleagues
Perform other related duties as required and advised by the supervisor.