Pay and conditions
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Job Description
FAO seeks a PSA Agricultural Water Demand and Irrigation Expert in Hanoi for a drought assessment of Viet Nam’s Central Highlands. The consultant will review irrigation studies and infrastructure, assess crop water demand and drought impacts, identify vulnerabilities, integrate water evidence, review drought-management practices, prepare recommendations, and contribute to the final report.
Key Details
Department
FAO Representation in Vietnam
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
10 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
15 days
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Vietnamese
Summary of Responsibilities
- Review drought-assessment studies, irrigation development and agricultural water-management evidence
- Assess irrigation infrastructure, management practices and water-allocation arrangements
- Assess crop water demand for major systems under anticipated 2026 drought conditions
- Identify drought implications for production, livelihoods and water security
- Review water-saving irrigation technologies and climate-resilient water-management practices
- Contribute drought-preparedness recommendations, consultations and the final assessment report
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Agronomy or related discipline
- At least 10 years experience in irrigation, water-resources planning, agricultural water management or drought assessment
- Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese
- Vietnamese nationality or valid Vietnamese work permit
Desired Criteria
- Crop-water modelling experience
- Familiarity with water-saving irrigation technologies and climate-smart agriculture
- Experience in irrigation planning and Central Highlands perennial-crop systems
Skills
Additional Information
- Official contract: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Official duration: 15 days
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 27 Aug 2026.