The Project officer will be responsible for coordinating the project work with government extension
ministries such as ministry of agriculture and ministry of Fisheries and Livestock at district level. They will also work directly with the farmers on the ground on the formation of WUAs and the establishment of demonstrations on appropriate irrigation and water harvesting technologies.
Main Tasks And Responsibilities
- Compile and collate existing baseline data, including available climate scenarios andimpact information in Monze and Mazabuka districts
- In consultation with WARMA, GIZ and the government of Zambia identify vulnerablesites to climate related risks in relation to water shortages in the targetedareas of Monze and Mazabuka district
- Prepare problem analysis and identify options to climate risk reduction andcost-effective water mobilisaton/ harvesting options for rainfed farming andpastoral livelihoods in targeted areas.
- Identify,formulate and implement a range of methods and technologies of water harvestingto be applicable and cost-effective in the context of the Monze and Mazabukadistrict.
- Bring best regional and international experience in cost-effecitve water harvestingmethods that can be customised in the targeted districts, including traditionalmethods that are being practiced in the country;
- In the context of technological review consider those that contribute to groundwaterrecharge and can secure additional water resource to the existing irrigationsystems as well as outside of irrigation systems;
- Identify service and financial mechanisms that can stimulate and develop waterharvesting as an integral part of water sector; these mechanisms include microloans, government grant programmes and investments; as well as necessary legaland regulatory framework and procedural arrangements that are necessary todevelop for the sustainability of water harvesting sector;
- Mobilize farmers at Cooperative and household levels
- Organize and coordinate field level activities including trainings, field days,brokerage events e.t.c.
- Conduct Regular follow-ups to farmers at household and cooperative levels and participatein regular project reviews.
- Develop annual project work plans; set milestones and benchmarks to achieve projectobjectives related to rain water harvesting and irrigation
- Provide strategic technical assistance to the project manager and Farmers on rainwater harvesting and micro irrigation
- Facilitate and coordinate field level activities in liaison with other project staff
- Prepare and submit progress reports on project activities
- Collaborate to facilitate regular participatory project self-review and planning byproject groups.
- Develop and promote best practice examples and ensure documentation of experience andlessons learned.
- Visit project sites on regular basis for monitoring and proper execution of activities
- Advise and assist in designing and updating appropriate animal records, maintaindetailed records and up to date paperwork for all duties as per currentoperating formats
- Write precisely and submit timely all the periodical reports required to produce as peragreed formats