Nsanje District Council
Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the following vacancies existing at Nsanje District Council
POST : Principal Irrigation Engineer
Grade: G/M5
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be serving Senior Irrigation Engineers (Grade H/M6) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate and plan irrigation development activities
- Prepare a work plan, implementation schedules and budget
- Conduct topographic surveys for the design of irrigation/ drainage systems, dykes and water reservoirs
- Design Irrigation/drainage networks and structures, dykes, dams and water reservoirs
- Prepare specifications and tender documents for feasibility studies and construction of irrigation systems
- Carryout details site surveys, hydrological and soil investigations, and agronomic and environmental studies for implementation of irrigation projects.
- Carryout operations and maintenance of irrigation/drainage projects with an emphasis on quality control budgetary and financial control and timing of schedules(cropping and construction)
- Carry out an investigation of the potential for irrigation development, creating awareness of the benefits of irrigation
- Monitoring implementation of programs and performance of schemes
- Prepare comprehensive reports on the physical implementation and financial performance of projects
- Review Agronomic schedules, operations and maintenance, schedules to improve performance
- Train staff in operations, maintenance and management of irrigation schemes
- Train farmers in economic utilization of irrigation resources to maximize benefits
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Must be able to work with minimum supervision
2. Must be a team player and self-starter
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with their certificates and Curriculum Vitae to the address below clearly marking envelope the position they are applying:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P. O. Box 766, LILONGWE
To reach him no later than 21st August, 2024