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; recommend suitable crops under the prevailing irrigation systems.
• Design and implement efficient irrigation schedule and oversee maintenance of the irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide advice on the rational use of water for irrigation, maximizing revenues and increase efficiency by use of 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 institution to solve the challenges on the irrigation scheme and document success stories.
• Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned from time to time.
Academic and Experiences;
• The applicant should possess an honors’ bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Crop) Agronomy, Agriculture, Social science agriculture land use, and management or related field.
All applications must be accompanied with 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 the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Wednesday 31st July, 2024 or sent by email to ps@mwe.go.ug