๐ง #JobHuntMondays | FH Association (formerly Food for the Hungry) is hiring a Project Irrigation Engineer for its Amudat Area Programme, covering Moroto and Amudat districts in north-eastern Uganda.
๐ What FH is doing: FH Association works with vulnerable communities to overcome poverty and build resilience. In this role, youโd bring climate-resilient irrigation to farming communities in one of Ugandaโs driest regions.
๐ผ In this role, youโd:
๐ Design, implement and supervise irrigation infrastructure projects
๐ ๏ธ Ensure technical quality, sustainability and compliance with donor standards
๐ค Coordinate with local authorities and build community ownership of the systems
๐ Strengthen community capacity, and lead monitoring, evaluation and reporting
๐ Strong fit if you have:
โ A bachelorโs in irrigation, agricultural, water resources or biosystems engineering, or a related field
โ 3โ5 years in irrigation projects, including 2 years in high-risk or hard-to-reach areas
โ Expertise in hydraulic design, pumping systems and large-scale irrigation infrastructure
โ Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, EPANET and bills of quantities
โ Understanding of climate-resilient irrigation design and Ugandaโs water for production sector
๐ IMVELO Impact: In drylands like Karamoja, water is the difference between a failed season and a harvest. Climate-resilient irrigation helps communities farm through droughts and build food security that lasts.
๐ Location: Amudat Area Programme (Moroto and Amudat districts), Uganda
๐ผ Contract: Full-time, national staff (Ugandan nationals only)
โฐ Deadline: Apply as soon as possible)
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