Damnok Toek (DT)

Water Management Consultant – Flood Management and Irrigation

ConsultingPosted 1 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Experience

5+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Languages

Khmer

About the role

Assess the farm’s current situation and recommend an effective and viable water management system covering irrigation for crops and animal raising and flood prevention.
Conduct an onsite feasibility study for a water management system that ensures effective water use for agricultural purposes at the DT’s Kep Social Farm, including an assessment of the capacity and reliability of existing water sources and whether an additional source is required.
Conduct an onsite feasibility study of an effective flood prevention system throughout DT’s Kep Social Farm to ensure that rainwater flow is better distributed and does not cause floods which harm production.
Design a water management system for crop irrigation and an effective flood prevention system throughout the farm.
Produce a costed and phased implementation plan for the proposed system, including a maintenance regime that DT is able to carry out with its own staff.

Requirements

A degree in Water Resources Management, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a related field.
Proven minimum 5-year experience in planning, designing, water yield modelling and conducting feasibility assessments for rural water supply systems.
Practical knowledge of gravity flow schemes, boreholes, rainwater harvesting, and farm water distribution (especially in irrigation) systems.
Strong analytical, report writing and mapping skills (GIS experience preferred).
Khmer is a plus.

Required Skills

Water Resources ManagementCivil EngineeringHydrogeologyHydrologyPlanningDesigningWater Yield ModellingFeasibility AssessmentsRural Water Supply SystemsGravity Flow SchemesBoreholesRainwater HarvestingFarm Water DistributionIrrigation SystemsAnalytical SkillsReport WritingGISKhmer