Direct the formulation and development of short and long range plans, programs and policies relative to the operation and maintenance of the irrigation systems including rehabilitation and construction projects.
Direct and supervise and coordinate the following:
Identification and submission to appropriate authorities aggregate program and funding requirements of projects for investigation, feasibility studies and implementation.
Conduct of engineering, agricultural and economic investigations and studies for irrigation projects proposed for foreign/local financing to determine their technical, economic, financial, social and environmental feasibility.
Preparation of loan proposals, terms of reference and other documents necessary for obtaining financial and technical assistance in connection with project preparation and implementation.
Utilization, movement, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment.
Administrative and financial activities including the provision of necessary services relative to legal matter, farmers/irrigators training, information dissemination, procurement and property and other related activities.
Confer and coordinate with other government agencies and private organizations involved and interested in irrigation development, submit and discuss reports for the information of both government and private sectors.
Control expenditures of funds and utilization of supplies and materials.
