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Agricultural Water Demand and Irrigation ExpertNew

FAOHanoi,Vietnam
Position:Professional | PSADeadline:10 Sep 2026 (12 days left)Job ID:2601843Posted on:27 Aug 2026 (2 days ago)
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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

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.