Soil Scientist
Soil Scientist
- Flexible and friendly working environment
- Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team
- Outstanding career prospects
About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for senior power distribution specialist, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.
The SMEC Profile:
- It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
- We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
- We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
- We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.
The role
We are currently seeking a Soil Scientist to work closely with our other specialists in SOUTH ASIA Region.
Suitable applicants will have/be:
The Soil Scientist (SS) will possess a PhD degree in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science and 15 years work experience in soils particularly under on farm water management. A minimum of seven (7) years experience including two (2) years of soils under high efficiency irrigation particularly evaluation of modern on farm water management interventions of multi sectoral projects preferably World Bank financed. The SS would be responsible for provision of technical assistance to project management and OFWM staff on soil and fertility management under various irrigation methods for promotion of improved water management interventions and their subsequent success among farming community. The work experience in a developed country in related field on successful model for promoting water management interventions, particularly high efficiency irrigation with demonstrated ability to work with government officials, technical field staff, NGO representatives, and farmers and work experience in related computer tools, good communication skills, fluency in English and proven satisfactory record of similar consultancies would be preferred.
Specific Experience:
- Experience of soils under high efficiency irrigation particularly evaluation of modern on farm water management interventions of multi sectoral projects preferably World Bank financed.
- SS would be responsible for provision of technical assistance to project management and On Farm Water Management staff on soil and fertility management under various irrigation methods for promotion of improved water management interventions and their subsequent success among farming community.
- Work experience in a developed country in related field on successful model for promoting water management interventions, particularly high efficiency irrigation with demonstrated ability to work with government officials, technical field staff, NGO representatives, and farmers.
- Experience in related computer tools, good communication skills, fluency in English and proven satisfactory record of similar consultancies would be preferred.
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to Director General Agriculture (WM) related to soil fertility and nutrient management under various irrigation systems.
- Introduce speedy, cost effective, and fanner friendly soil & water testing tools and techniques among field staff.
- Assist OFWM staff in demonstration, promotion of soil & water testing/management tools among farmers under various irrigation systems.
- Provide technical assistance to WMT &R institute for establishment of soil testing and fertility management laboratory.
- Build capacity of OFWM field staff and farmers in nutrient management for different soils and crops under modern water management techniques/technologies.
- Provide technical support to OFWM staff for planning and designing irrigation systems under various soil conditions and guidance to farmers regarding site specific soil issues.
- Prepare training curriculum and lesson plans for training programs under various irrigation methods.
- Formulate guidelines for technical staff and farmers for soil and fertility management.
- Impart training in collection and processing of soil data for proper planning and management of irrigation systems.
- Identify successful models of soil and nutrient management under various irrigation methods and contribute in technology transfer.
- Any other relevant duties assigned by the project management.
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
Advertised: 08 May 2013 Pakistan Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2013 Pakistan Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2013 Pakistan Standard Time
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