HEAD OF SECTION
2025-11-24 - 2026-04-30
Permanent
FM002360
Agriculture & Agribusiness
TANZANIA, Nyamwage
Nyamwage Area – Tanzania: The section chief is the person responsible for the complete operation of the irrigation system in the assigned section, which in the banana project in Nyamwage, corresponds to half (50%) of the total production area, approximately three thousand three hundred (3300) hectares.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Irrigation Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license; master’s degree in water resources or Irrigation Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems, with specific expertise in underground mains installation.
  • Proven track record in irrigation team coordination.
  • Demonstrated experience in pump maintenance, filtration systems, and canal infrastructure
  • Proficiency in irrigation system design principles and hydraulics
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of irrigation regulations and environmental standards
  • Effective team leadership and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and technical accuracy
  • Adaptability to outdoor and field work conditions
  • Proficiency with irrigation system software and monitoring technology
 
KEY OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
 System Design & Engineering
  • Design efficient irrigation systems with focus on underground mains layout, water distribution efficiency.
  • Develop technical specifications and engineering drawings for all irrigation infrastructure projects.
 
Project Implementation & Coordination
  • Oversee complete installation of irrigation systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications and project timelines.
  • Coordinate all irrigation system applications including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
 
Maintenance & Repair Leadership
  • Conduct regular maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, identification and resolution of system failures.
  • Manage emergency repairs of underground mains breaks to minimize water loss and operational downtime.
 
Equipment & Infrastructure Management
  • Oversee maintenance and performance optimization of irrigation pumps, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Manage filtration systems to maintain water quality.
  • Maintain irrigation canals through regular clearing, erosion repair, and flow optimization.
 
Team Management & Safety
  • Coordinate and supervise irrigation personnel, ensuring tasks are performed efficiently and safely.
  • Implement and enforce safety protocols for all irrigation system activities.
 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information please contact:
Farm Manager