Irrigation Manager (Relocate to Senegal)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Oil Palm Irrigation Manager to lead irrigation management operations across a large-scale oil palm plantation. This role is critical in optimizing irrigation efficiency, maintaining water systems, and supporting sustainable oil palm production in line with industry standards.

• Plan, design, and implement modern irrigation and drainage systems.
• Develop irrigation schedules based on weather, rainfall, and soil conditions.
• Manage water sources to ensure a reliable supply.
• Oversee maintenance of irrigation equipment, reservoirs, pipelines, canals, and drainage infrastructure.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, prevent waterlogging, and optimize field water supply and balance.
• Utilize water and soil moisture monitoring tools, as well as modern irrigation technologies.
• Supervise the irrigation team, contractors, and field employees.
• Prepare and manage budgets for irrigation operations and capital projects.
• Collaborate with the Agronomy and field teams to improve yield performance.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental standards.
• Be hands-on with irrigation systems.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Irrigation, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in oil palm plantation irrigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of irrigation systems, water resources, and drainage management.
• Proven experience in large-scale composting, vermicomposting, and soil amendment programs.
• Prior experience working in Senegal or African countries is an added advantage.

Skills

• Experience managing large-scale plantations of 5,000 hectares and above.
• Proven experience working in oil palm plantations, especially in SEA.
• Familiar with sustainability certificates and requirements.
• Highly adaptable to remote and multicultural work environments.
• Good communication skills (English or French)