Especialista en recursos hídricos y riego

About the role

CAF, a multilateral development bank, is seeking a Water Resources and Irrigation Specialist to support the design, implementation and evaluation of water security and irrigation programmes across its member countries. The role will provide technical expertise throughout the credit life‑cycle and contribute to knowledge generation and policy dialogue.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the origination, structuring, evaluation and administration of credit operations related to water resources, drinking water and irrigation.
• Develop sectoral analyses, technical cooperation initiatives and knowledge products to strengthen public policies on water security.
• Assist business units with timely, high‑quality technical advice on sovereign and non‑sovereign credit projects.
• Participate in technical assistance missions, capacity‑building activities and exchange programmes with client institutions.
• Produce sector notes, publications, technical reports and organise events to promote CAF’s agenda and mobilise donor resources.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil, Industrial, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree in project management or engineering is desirable.
• At least six years of professional experience in civil engineering and/or project management.
• Minimum three years of experience managing water security or irrigation projects.
• Strong knowledge of design, supervision and regulatory frameworks for water resources, drinking water and irrigation.

Required skills

• Water resources engineering
• Irrigation engineering
• Project management
• Civil engineering