Water and Irrigation Technician at Action Africa Help

Purpose of the role:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of water and irrigation activities in the refugee camp.
• Ensure the conservation of water by dripping pipes to water gardens and farms.
• Ensure that the drip irrigation method is running smoothly and efficiently
• Prepare Bill of Quantities on the materials needed
• Install the drip irrigation system in the farm or garden or wherever needed
• Advice and plan for the proper drip irrigation systems to ensure for the water conservation
• Do the common work such as repairing PVC pipes, valves and sprinkler heads and others
• He or she has to do the jobs such as installation of pumps when required.
• Support to carry out field surveys - Geospatial survey, Spate irrigation on farms and in gardens.
• Study the area first and then design and make the drip irrigation system that will best suit the area.
• Provide help in improving the water and soil conservation methods in the farm to the farmersTeach the farmers on the various types of drip irrigations and the various methods and procedures
• Collect the information and related data that will help farmers irrigate their farms.