Water Resources Technical Officer

Company Description

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.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org   

Job Description

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