Position:

NationalSpecialist:Hydraulic StructuresEngineer

Background:

Winrock International is recruiting a

National Specialist:Hydraulic StructuresEngineer
for anAsian DevelopmentBank(ADB)opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems.The projectwill contribute tofood security and nutrition improved, and agricultural value addition increased in a climate resilient and gender-responsive manner in Lao PDR. The project will work in the target value chains of bamboo, cassava, coffee, durian, and tea.This position will be a part-time consultancy.

Location:

Laos

Major Responsibilities:

The main tasks will be to carry out the hydraulic analysis of weirs, intakes,pumpsand hydraulic pipe systems for irrigation of coffee and durian. This will include:

Assessing the condition of potential water sources and selecting suitable means of water abstraction such as weirs, small dams, intakes,tubewellsand springs.This will include the stability and safety of existing water abstraction infrastructure with regard to possible impact due to climate variability and change.

For the identified main system abstraction structures,assistin the development of TORs for topographic surveys, site investigations, hydraulic,geotechnicaland structuraldesignand incorporation of nature-based solutions. With the mechanical and electrical engineeringdesignany necessary gates, valves and pumping systems are resilient and adaptable to varying climate conditions and operating scenarios.

Carry out the hydraulic, stability, structuralanalysis of proposed infrastructure incorporating current and future climate risks. Undertake detailed design reinforced concrete design of structures andnature basedsolutions to be used in the works including providing support calculations and technical drawings. Design any necessary poly-tanks, specify sediment removal facilities, drainagesystemsandnature basedsolutions, etc.

Develop the pipe distribution systems and their hydraulic analysis including any balancing poly-tank reservoirs, pipe head losses evaluations including advice on distribution layouts and irrigation scheduling to maintain adequate pipe pressures, new and innovative hydraulic irrigation infrastructure which would provide more effective and efficient water management and scheduling arrangements taking into account of climate variability and change.

Qualifications

Education:

University degree in hydraulicengineering

Experience:

At least8yearswork experience on hydraulic infrastructure construction and/or rehabilitation, preparation of design drawings and cost estimates, with experience in at least 5 projects as a hydraulic design engineer for irrigation and drainage development including pipe systems while integratingnature basedsolutions.

S/hepreferably has experience in planning, design and/or implementing irrigation modernization or rehabilitation projects.

Familiar with the requirements of the international developmentagencies requirementsin financial intermediary designed projects.

Experience working in LAO PDR preferred

Experience working with ADB preferred.

ExperienceworkinginASEAN countries–particularly inLao PDR,Vietnam, andCambodiaconsideredasanadvantage

Computer Skills: 

Proficiencyin using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advancedproficiencyin Excel is preferred.

Communication Skills: 

Strong written and verbal communication skills arerequired, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.

Language:Fluent in

English (written and spoken),Thaior Lao language skills (preferred)

Physical Demands:

This positionmay require regional travel

This position is basedon-goingdonor funding. 

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed toproviding equal employment opportunity for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age,disabilityor any other basis protected by law. 

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economicopportunityand sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation,integrityand transformation.

Consultancy: National Specialist: Hydraulic Structures Engineer - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project ISC

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