• The role of the Operation and Maintenance Engineer is to assist the FWUC and CAVAC provincial team in development of operational plans and training activities of completed irrigation schemes.
o Assist the provincial teams in development of operational plans of completed schemes;
o Carry out field investigations and meetings with farmers to identify problems and suggest best possible options for improvement with the design team of CAVAC;
o Lead in Farmer Water User Community (FWUC) training activities related to operation of the irrigation scheme;
o Responsible for quality and accuracy of landholding maps prepared by external service provider
o Participate in preparation and on-the-job training to FWUC of landholding maps prepared by external service provider;
o Participate in preparation of Start Up funds of FWUCs for operational costs for the first crop after completion of construction of the scheme;
o Assist in the training of pump operators and follow up on performance monitoring;
o Assist in the establishment of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and technical training material;
o Identify training needs of FWUC related to operation of their scheme in close coordination with the provincial O&M team.
o Assist in the formulation and implementation of scheme improvements.
o Any other task related to irrigation scheme development as directed by the Engineering and Construction Coordinator.