Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
 | The main objective of the assignment is to conduct a feasibility study for the commercial agricultural development (CAD) component and update the water balance study. |
Scope of Work
| The scope of work mainly focuses on assisting and providing inputs in conducting a feasibility study for the commercial agricultural development (CAD) and the water balance study (WBS) components. |
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
| 1. Lead the assessment of tertiary irrigation systems in the NCP Canal (NCPC) service area, evaluate the existing irrigation systems, and propose modernization options to be included in the CAD; 2. Prepare feasibility-level design of the proposed pressurized pipe irrigation systems in consultation with agriculture specialists and farmers based on the selected cash crops and local conditions; 3. Coordinate topographical survey and geotechnical investigations necessary for fulfillment of feasibility-level design; 4. Advice the procurement specialist on procurement packages for the modernized irrigation systems and the implementation arrangements; 5. Provide inputs for cost estimates of the CAD feasibility study; 6. Assist in the WBS update; 7. Report to the international agriculture specialist for the CAD feasibility study and to the international water resources specialist for the WBS update; and 8. Timely submit required reports by following schedule: a. Feasibility-level design of modernized irrigation systems (draft design within 3 months after commencement and final design within 5 months after commencement); b. Inputs for cost estimates of the CAD feasibility study (draft inputs within 3 months after commencement and final inputs within 5 months after commencement); and c. Inputs for the WBS update (draft inputs within 3 months after commencement and final inputs within 5 months after commencement). |
Minimum Qualification Requirements
| – Bachelor’s degree or above in irrigation, civil engineering, or a related field. – At least 10 years of work experience in feasibility study, design, and implementation of similar projects; and demonstrated competencies in leading feasibility study of irrigation modernization, especially in pressurized pipe irrigation networks such as drip and/or sprinkler irrigation. – Experience in Sri Lanka and South Asian countries would be an advantage. |
