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V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012 Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105; E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG Website: www.icarda.org |
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Water Harvesting/Resources Engineer
Location: Aleppo, Syria |
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| ICARDA invites applications from experienced professionals for the position of Water Harvesting/Resources Engineer. The position will contribute to ICARDA’s efforts in this area and report to the Director of ICARDA’s Integrated Water and Land Management Program (IWLMP). ICARDA is an international autonomous, non-profit, research center supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA’s mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. For more details, please visit our website (http://www.icarda.org). ICARDA has its headquarters in Aleppo, Syria and has several regional programs and counrty offices. ICARDA has a global mandate, and works through partnerships with a network of global, regional and national organizations. Main Responsibilities: ICARDA conducts research and capacity building to sustainably improve the productivity of rainwater, and surface and groundwater resources in agriculture. The appointee will work with ICARDA scientists from other disciplines, with national program partners, and with advanced research institutes, to assess water resources, and to plan, design and implement research and training programs for the development of water resources and water harvesting systems and associated structures. He/she will also identify the main technical, social and policy constraints to improving the integration of soil and water harvesting practices in agricultural systems in general, and in drier rangeland environments in particular. He/she will develop linkages to current research and development work in ICARDA’s research projects to promulgate principles of efficient water and land management; and initiate appropriate training activities in rainwater harvesting and associated water management practices. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have an MSc with five years experience, or a BSc with 10 years experience, in water resources, agricultural or civil engineering. He/she will have demonstrated competence in understanding, analyzing, designing and implementing rainwater harvesting systems and structures for agriculture and other purposes at the macro and micro levels. He/she must have at least three years extensive field research experience in the application of water harvesting and conservation practices for rangeland rehabilitation, supplemental irrigation and other agricultural and environmental uses, part of which should have been in developing countries; capability and willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multinational context; computer skills; and fluency in spoken and written English. Capability in French and/or Arabic, and GIS and remote sensing capabilities would be an advantage. Terms of Appointment The appointment will be for an initial period of three years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a savings scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12). Application Qualified applicants are invited to send:
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments) Quote reference IRS/8398/10 on the application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 18 February 2010 ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women. Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. |
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Posted on 14 January 2010