Location and work arrangement
- Country
- South Sudan
- African region
- East Africa
- Duty station
- Aweil
- Work arrangement
- Field- and site-based
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Non-staff opportunity – National Project Personnel
- Job reference
- 2601453
- Publication / issue date
- 10 Jul 2026
Project, financing and procurement information
- Executing agency
- FAO South Sudan
- Project name
- Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme
Scope
Prepare engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications and tender documents; conduct irrigation and civil-infrastructure surveys; assess canals, pumps, drainage systems and water-control structures; supervise construction; implement quality assurance; advise on irrigation scheduling and crop-water requirements; and support Water User Associations.
Suitable for
Irrigation engineers, agricultural engineers, water-resources engineers, hydraulic engineers and civil engineers experienced in irrigation infrastructure and construction supervision.
Short Description
FAO is recruiting an Irrigation Engineer to support the design, rehabilitation, expansion and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme in South Sudan
Opportunity overview
The Irrigation Engineer will provide technical planning, design, construction-supervision and quality-assurance support for irrigation and water-control infrastructure serving the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme. The work includes rehabilitation of canals, drainage systems, embankments, pumping facilities and on-farm water-management structures. The engineer will also connect irrigation development with rice and crop-production objectives, water-use efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, farmer training and sustainable operation and maintenance.
Requirements and eligibility
Advanced university degree in irrigation engineering, water-resources engineering, agricultural engineering or a closely related field; at least seven years of relevant experience in irrigation and civil-infrastructure projects; working knowledge of English; experience with field surveys, hydraulic assessments, BoQs, engineering drawings, contracts and technical bid evaluation. AutoCAD or ARCHICAD experience is desirable, while Arabic is an advantage.
How to apply
Create or update an FAO online profile, include complete employment, education and language information, attach a motivation letter and submit the application through the FAO recruitment portal.
Application safety:
Review the official requirements carefully and apply only through the organisation's official link
before the stated deadline.
Complete opportunity information
Organisation and location
- Source name
- FAO Jobs
- Executing agency
- FAO South Sudan
- African region
- East Africa
- Exact location / duty station
- Aweil
- Work arrangement
- Field- and site-based
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Non-staff opportunity – National Project Personnel
- Job reference
- 2601453
- Deadline timezone
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
Project, financing and procurement
- Project name
- Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme
Benefits, funding and compensation
Compensation and allowances are not stated in the public announcement. Conditions will follow FAO’s applicable non-staff or National Project Personnel contract.