Apply for 4 Assistant Irrigation Support Officers Job at Ministry of Water and Environment

Vacancy Title: 4 Assistant Irrigation Support Officers

Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Agricultural Services & Products

Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Duty Station: Within Uganda, Mbale, East Africa

Summary:
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical support on standards, planning, implementation, and monitoring of feasibility studies and designs for water for agricultural production and other agricultural infrastructure.
• Support the design process; recommend suitable crops under the prevailing irrigation systems.
• Design and implement efficient irrigation schedules and oversee the maintenance of irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide advice on the rational use of water for irrigation, maximizing revenues, and increasing efficiency through appropriate technologies.
• Support the development of a strategy for the operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide assistance on practices to enhance soil fertility and structure and prevent soil erosion.
• Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic and Experience Requirements:

• The applicant should possess a Diploma in Agriculture (Crop), Agronomy, Agriculture, Social Science Agriculture Land Use, and Management or a related field.

Job Experience: No requirements
Work Hours: 8 hours per day
Experience in Months: Not specified
Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job Application Procedure:

All applications must be accompanied by recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional, and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include 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

Applications should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarters no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024, or sent by email to ps@mwe.go.ug.