Apply for 11 Irrigation Support Officers Job at Ministry of Water and Environment

Vacancy Title: 11 Irrigation Support Officers

Type: Full Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Agricultural Services & Products

Jobs at: Ministry of Water and Environment

Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Duty Station: Mbale and Lira, Uganda, East Africa

Summary:
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support on standards, planning, implementation, and monitoring of feasibility studies designs for water for agricultural production and other agricultural infrastructure.
• Support in the design process and recommend suitable crops under the prevailing irrigation systems.
• Design and implement efficient irrigation schedules and oversee maintenance of the irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide advice on the rational use of water for irrigation, maximizing revenues, and increasing efficiency by using appropriate technologies.
• Support the development of strategy for operation and maintenance of the irrigation infrastructure.
• Recommend practices to enhance soil fertility and structure and prevent soil erosion.
• Collaborate with relevant departments and prepare reports on crop performance, water usage, and other key metrics.
• Collaborate with research institutions to solve challenges on the irrigation scheme and document success stories.
• Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic and Experience Requirements:

• The applicant should possess an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Crop), Agronomy, Agriculture, Social Science Agriculture, Land Use, and Management, or a related field.

Job Experience: No requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: –
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job Application Procedure

All applications must be accompanied by the following:

• Recent (3) passport size photographs.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional, and educational qualifications.
• Contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road, Luzira,
P.O Box 20026, Kampala

Application Submission:

• Deliver to the Ministry Headquarters no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
• Alternatively, send via email to: ps@mwe.go.ug