Irrigation and Water Officer

Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) is an Ethiopian Civil Society Organization, non-political, non-religious and not-for-profit working in areas of sustainable wetland/ natural resources management and livelihoods improvement with the aim to achieve the dual goals of environment and development in Ethiopia. EWNRA in partner and with financial support from Menschen für Menschen Switzerland is started the implementation of the project entitled: “Integrated Actions for Building Resilient Communities in Oromia Region, Ethiopia” is under implementation specifically in Hambela Wamena Woreda, West Gujj Zone of Oromia Regional State.

In order to continue the facilitate of the project implementation, EWNRA is looking for competent and well-experienced applicants to fill the Irrigation and Water Officer vacant post for Hambela Wamena Woreda.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision of and accountable to the Project Coordinator/Facilitator the Irrigation and Water Officer is responsible, independently and/or with other staff members. S/he should provide technical assistance at grassroots level for water supply and micro irrigation activities. Assist in the designing and construction of water schemes and irrigation units. Monitors the construction of adequate and separate water schemes and irrigation units. Checks the proper deployment of construction materials, tools and equipment required for water supply and irrigation units’ construction. Further follow up other construction works undertaken by the project within the intervention kebeles.

Number required: 1 (one)

Duty Station: Dimtu, Hambela Wamena Woreda

Additional Requirements For the position:

• Competency in computer applications of MS Offices packages is required.
• Understanding and speaking local language, Afan Oromo is obligatory.
• Cooperative, team player, gender sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships.
• Have a strong commitment and openness to learn and share.

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Terms of employment:

• 12 months contract based on successful performance with possible extension.

Closing date: January 29, 2026 and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Qualifications and Experience:

• The potential candidate should have B Sc degree or Diploma in hydraulics engineering or equivalent combination of education from recognized Universities/Colleges. S/he should have at least 4 and 6 years of
• demonstrable work experience in water supply and irrigation sector for B. Sc and Diploma holder. NGO experience is an advantages.