Water Resources Technical Officer

About SNV

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises (SNV themes). 

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Our CARE principles—Committed to Impact, Adaptive to Context, Respecting Differences, and Expertise in Practice—are at the heart of who we are and the work we do. These principles are embedded in our vision, mission, and strategy, which serve as our compass guiding us towards 2030.

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Context and purpose of the job
Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project:
The Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project aims to strengthen climate resilience and improve the incomes of vulnerable rural households living around the Hin Nam No (HNN) National Park. The project is built around three core components: Forest use and water resource management, regenerative agriculture, and women’s economic empowerment. Activities will be implemented across 12 target villages in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province. Designed as a three-year intervention running from March 2026 to January 2029, the project will support communities in adopting sustainable practices that enhance livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.

The Water Resources Technical Officer, in close coordination with the Project manager, support the dayto-day implementation of water resources and water supply activities in accordance with the annual work plan. The position will also provide technical guidance and support to the team in Boualapha District, while
coordinating and liaising with key stakeholders at the national, provincial, and district levels under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

The Water Resources Technical Officer directly reports to the Project Manager.

Technical advisory:

• Conduct detailed participatory assessments in all target villages to identify water needs, assess dry-season water availability, and evaluate water quality for domestic use, livestock, and irrigation.
• Lead participatory design processes with communities to improve access to water for irrigation and domestic supply, ensuring compliance with national standards and norms.
• Support technical surveys, design processes, and supervision of the construction of water supply and irrigation schemes to improve community access to water.
• Work closely with the Provincial and District Offices of Nam Saat and MAE on planning, training, technical surveys, design, and supervision of construction activities.
• Deliver training on water resources management and train community members on the operation and maintenance of water systems and related infrastructure.
• Support the preparation of bills of quantities (BOQs), procurement processes, and the transport of materials to project sites.
• Supervise quality control for the construction or rehabilitation of water supply systems, irrigation schemes, and water storage facilities, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Follow up on the operation and maintenance of water systems and related facilities.

Coordination:

• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to project planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Support the Project Manager and Sector Leader in documenting and sharing information for progress reports.
• Support the Project Manager with budget planning and tracking for water resources activities.
• Coordinate community awareness-raising activities on water resources management in selected villages.
• Work closely with the Provincial and District Offices of Nam Saat and MAE to conduct technical surveys, prepare designs, and supervise construction activities.
• Facilitate the signing of cooperation agreements with village and district authorities to develop and implement improvement plans, including the construction of infrastructure.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with the project partner (AFDC) to ensure timely delivery of services, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical advice on procurement for water system construction.

Knowledge development and communication:

• Contribute to internal and external knowledge development by supporting the documentation of lessons learned and good practices.
• Ensure project activities are documented through photographs and activity reports, in compliance with SNV consent rules.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning:

• Monitor and follow up on water resources and forest-use activities in selected villages.
• Track progress on water resources and forest-use activities against project indicators and capture lessons learned.
• Support the baseline, annual reviews, endline, and other studies carried out by the project.
• Participate in and support the project’s semi-annual learning and reflection processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in water resources management, environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Five years’ work experience in water resources management, irrigation and water supply infrastructure participatory planning and design with rural communities.
• Experience in implementing water resource management activities with local communities.
• Knowledge of and experience in training on water resources management, irrigation management, including operation and maintenance of water schemes.
• Proven ability to design and implement locally appropriate interventions to improve water resources management, community water infrastructure and operations and maintenance.
• Pro-active attitude and results-oriented, but also patient, and have the ability to work well in cross-cultural teams.
• Good English language (spoken and written).
• Ability to write clear, effective project reports.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Key Steps in the Selection Process

1. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (not more than three pages with three referees) and motivation letter (not more than 1 page) by clicking on the "I'm interested" button on SmartRecruiter before 18th March 2026
2. We will require you to provide us with the details of three people willing to act as referees. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission. Please note that reference checks may be conducted before the selection decision.
3. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will occur.
4. After your interviews with the Selection Committee, we will advise you of the Committee's decision as soon as possible.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

SNV provides a competitive salary and benefit package including Pension fund, Severance, 13th Month Salary, Insurance for staffs (Life, Accident and Health), Health insurance for family members (spouse, children), Education Support for employee’s children, Annual Medical check-up for the staff.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply