Research and Design Directorate

Leadership and Coordination of Directorate Activities

-Prepare, coordinate and monitor strategic plans, budgets and performance activities.
-Lead, evaluate and support the professionals of the directorate.
-Coordinate resources and Man power efficiently.
-Expand experiences and irrigation studies into government working systems.
-Prepare and present periodic performance reports.

Irrigation Policy, Regulations and Standards

-Study, improve and implement policies, regulations and guidelines for irrigation water development.
-Establish and monitor quality and irrigation design standards.
-Evaluate and apply national and international best practices.
-Expand work guidelines based on technical studies.
-Ensure irrigation water quality and proper utilization.

Capacity Building and Technical Training

-Conduct capacity building needs assessments.
-Coordinate and implement short- and long-term irrigation engineering training.
-Create coordination with educational institutions for training support.
-Strengthen technical capacity of professionals and trainers.
-Prepare and manage financing for capacity building programs.

Research on Irrigation Technology Development and Pastoral Infrastructure

-Study, assess and implement new irrigation technologies and pastoral infrastructure.
-Prepare irrigation water engineering designs.
-Expand international experiences and new technologies.
-Conduct studies on water loss and prevention mechanisms.
-Conduct joint research with educational institutions and stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Technical Reporting

-Monitor, evaluate and support implementation of irrigation and pastoral infrastructure research and designs.
-Prepare technical and policy reports.
-Establish irrigation and pastoral infrastructure data management systems.
-Submit periodic project financial research reports.
-Train and support professionals and government bodies.

Construction Design of Irrigation Projects and Pastoral Infrastructure

-Prepare project designs and plans.
-Conduct budget studies and construction needs assessments.
-Follow project implementation based on time, quality and standards.
-Prepare and evaluate tender documents.
-Strengthen stakeholder participation and government coordination.
-Assess environmental impacts and ensure mitigation.

Contract Administration Directorate

Planning and Coordination

-Prepare, guide, coordinate, monitor and evaluate work plans based on strategic plans.
-Assign, coordinate and supervise professionals.
-Fulfill resources and create conducive work environments.
-Consult stakeholders and monitor implementation of decisions.

Contract Management and Monitoring

-Monitor public construction projects and coordinate contractors and consultants.
-Organize tender processes, documents and price schedules.
-Control payments, handover and project completion.
-Resolve contractual complaints and provide technical support.

Research and System Improvement

-Identify construction gaps and generate solutions.
-Exchange and expand local and international experiences.
-Prepare and improve guidelines and checklists.
-Study market prices of construction projects.
-Support policy recommendations and government decisions.

Strengthening Implementation Capacity

-Identify capacity gaps and provide training.
-Provide technical support and project monitoring.
-Respond to stakeholder requests.
-Prepare periodic reports.

Construction Supervision Directorate

Planning and Coordination

-Prepare and manage work plans.
-Supervise staff performance and correct gaps.
-Ensure resources and professional support.
-Strengthen training and stakeholder coordination.
-Submit reports to higher authorities.

Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance

-Ensure construction follows designs, standards and laws.
-Monitor progress and provide corrections.
-Control quality, occupational safety and environmental protection.
-Use consultants where necessary.
-Ensure timely completion and expected results.

Problem Resolution and Decisions

-Resolve disputes among contractors, owners and stakeholders.
-Decide on social and institutional construction disputes.
-Address environmental and community impacts.
-Respond to technical complaints.

Research and Improvement

-Study gaps in supervision systems.
-Improve service delivery and control mechanisms.
-Expand good practices.
-Prepare support budgets and training plans.
-Establish sustainable systems.