Location and work arrangement
- Country
- Rwanda
- African region
- East Africa
- Duty station
- Rwanda — Muvumba project locations
- Work arrangement
- Project-based consultancy / advisory assignment
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Individual consultancy
- Duration
- 3 years
- Publication / issue date
- 30 Jun 2026
Project, financing and procurement information
- Executing agency
- Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB)
- Project name
- Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program
- Financing
- African Development Bank
- Procurement notice type
- Expression of Interest / Individual Consultant
Scope
Provide high-level technical advisory support for irrigation planning, technical review, implementation oversight, and design-quality assurance within the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program. The advisor is expected to strengthen irrigation-development planning and support sound technical decision-making during implementation.
Suitable for
Irrigation engineers, water resources engineers, agricultural water specialists, hydraulic engineers, irrigation-planning specialists, and senior water-infrastructure advisors.
Short Description
The Rwanda Water Resources Board seeks an international irrigation specialist to provide high-level technical advisory support for the implementation of the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program. The assignment focuses on irrigation planning, technical quality assurance, and implementation support.
Opportunity overview
The International Irrigation Technical Advisor will support the Rwanda Water Resources Board in the planning, review, and implementation of irrigation components under the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program. The consultant will provide strategic and technical guidance to help ensure that irrigation infrastructure and associated systems are planned and implemented in line with sound engineering standards and programme objectives.
The assignment is expected to include support in irrigation design review, implementation oversight, technical quality assurance, coordination with programme teams, and advisory input on efficient and sustainable irrigation development. The role will contribute to strengthening programme delivery and improving the technical quality of irrigation-related interventions under the project.
The assignment is expected to include support in irrigation design review, implementation oversight, technical quality assurance, coordination with programme teams, and advisory input on efficient and sustainable irrigation development. The role will contribute to strengthening programme delivery and improving the technical quality of irrigation-related interventions under the project.
Requirements and eligibility
his is an individual-consultant opportunity for a professional with strong experience in irrigation engineering, advisory services, and project implementation support. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in irrigation planning, technical review, and implementation oversight. The selected consultant is expected to provide senior-level technical guidance and quality-assurance support for irrigation development activities.
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Extended requirements text
Advanced qualification in irrigation engineering, water resources engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field
Strong professional experience in irrigation development and water-resources infrastructure
Proven experience in technical advisory services, design review, and implementation oversight
Ability to support programme teams with strategic and practical engineering guidance
Experience working with public institutions, development-financed programmes, or large water-infrastructure projects is an advantage
Strong reporting, coordination, and communication skills
If you want to be more detailed on the page, you can use this longer version:
Extended requirements text
Advanced qualification in irrigation engineering, water resources engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field
Strong professional experience in irrigation development and water-resources infrastructure
Proven experience in technical advisory services, design review, and implementation oversight
Ability to support programme teams with strategic and practical engineering guidance
Experience working with public institutions, development-financed programmes, or large water-infrastructure projects is an advantage
Strong reporting, coordination, and communication skills
How to apply
Review the official Expression of Interest notice carefully and submit the required application documents according to the instructions provided by the Rwanda Water Resources Board / African Development Bank procurement notice.
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
- Executing agency
- Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB)
- African region
- East Africa
- Exact location / duty station
- Rwanda — Muvumba project locations
- Work arrangement
- Project-based consultancy / advisory assignment
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Individual consultancy
- Contract duration
- 3 years
- Deadline timezone
- Africa/Kigali
Project, financing and procurement
- Project name
- Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program
- Financing / funding source
- African Development Bank
- Procurement notice type
- Expression of Interest / Individual Consultant
Benefits, funding and compensation
This is an individual consultancy contract financed by the African Development Bank. Consultancy fees, payment schedule, and detailed contract conditions are to be confirmed in the official terms of reference and procurement documentation.
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Individual consultancy assignment financed by the African Development Bank. Fees and detailed contract conditions will follow the official terms of reference.
Information verified: 13 July 2026