6. Call for Papers, Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID) Conference on "Food Production and Water: Social and Economic Issues on Irrigation and Drainage" December 6 - 7 2003

JOb opportunities:

7. Opportunities for Young Professionals at Cap-Net Secretariat

8. Network Officer for South Asia, SaciWATERs office at Hyderabad, India

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1. New Research Web-Report on Interactive Irrigation Development

The Ennugi Research Group of Wageningen University (which consists of Hanneke Chin-A-Fo, Gert Jan Veldwisch, and Pieter Waalewijna) has produced a web-report. The report deals with the possibility of placing theoretical reflections on the nature of irrigation interventions into a progressive practice. It deals with questions like:

· How can the intervener guarantee an equitable access to decision-making in the design?

· How can we use the intertwined nature of social and technical elements in a fruitful way?

Irrigation design literature and research reports too often seem to speak of two different worlds, the latter reflective and possibly over encumbered by describing social processes and the former too often pragmatic and full of technocratic and social engineering.

For the report the Ennugi Research Group consulted practitioners, researchers and others working in the field of (irrigation) interventions. The web-report is divided into two parts. One part gives the background of the research and databases; the other provides you with the story and analysis of the research findings. You can read it as a paper report, but you can also explore the many advantages of hypertext by surfing through the page, thereby construing your own interactive story.

To access this site visit: http://www.dow.wau.nl/iwe/ennugi/

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2. New Publication: Innovations in Farmer Groundwater Technology

In spite of its importance in large parts of the world, little work has gone into farmers’ groundwater technology. Even with more than 10 million pump sets in South Asia and many others in other parts of the world, the sector has by and large remained a blind spot. Yet spectacular improvements in fuel efficiency, CO2 emission, convenience and social impact are possible. The publication 'Technology innovation and promotion in practice: pumps, channels and wells' documents several of these. This publication discusses improvements in manually-operated and diesel-operated pump sets, in well technology and introducing changes. Equally, if not important, are the ways of promoting and introducing changes, engaging private parties and government alike. The main message of the book is that technology is in essence a social process. It is based on extensive field trials in three districts in Eastern India. One of innovation introduced is the stone hammer technique for manual drilling that won the International Competition for Innovative Technologies for Small Farmers in 2001.

The publication, a joint effort of Practica, Centre for Development of Human Initiatives, Arcadis Euroconsult and the The Energy Research Institute, can be ordered through www.teriin.org or outreach@teri.res.in.

G.J. Bom, I.H. Rehman, D. van Raalten, R. Mishra and F. van Steenbergen, 2002, 'Technology innovation and promotion in practice: pumps, channels and wells', 90 pg, ISBN 81-7993-009-2

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3. Proceedings of the Sixth International Seminar on PIM are Published

The proceedings of the Sixth International Seminar on Participatory Irrigation Management have been published. The proceedings have been placed on a CD-ROM which contains numerous materials related to the seminar including copies of all the presentation slides and papers presented during the seminar. The CD-ROM will be mailed to all those who attended the seminar. If you would like a copy of the seminar proceedings mailed to you please send an e-mail to Josiane Georges at coordinator@inpim.org containing your complete mailing address.

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4. CORRECTION TO: Planning of the “Revisiting Participatory Irrigation Management in India” Workshop

In the previous edition of this electronic newsletter (#29, August 2003) it was stated that “INPIM has begun planning a workshop titled ‘Revisiting Participatory Irrigation Management in India’ which will explore the status of PIM in 5 south Indian states.” Actually this workshop will explore the status of PIM in the entire country of India. This workshop is being planned for January 2004. More information on this event will be provided as the arrangements are finalized.

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5. INPIM Executive Director Attends ICID Conference in France

J. Raymond Peter, Executive Director of INPIM attended the FAO-ICID one-day workshop on capacity building on irrigation and drainage on the 16 September 2003 in Montpellier, France. The workshop was held during the 54th IEC meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the critical role of capacity building initiatives in the evolution of the irrigation and drainage sector. The workshop brought together agencies, institutions, and individuals to review the specific challenges and issues that need be addressed by capacity building programmes. Capacity building for irrigation, drainage, and flood control is increasingly recognized as a key to achieving water and food security and in establishing the institutional framework that will ensure integrated and sustainable water resources management. This is the result of significant changes in the wider policy framework of increasing water use efficiency in the agricultural sector and in the devolution of responsibility of water management to local organizations and water users groups.

A paper on capacity development engineering which was written by Melvin Kay and Daniel Renault formed the basis of the framework used to define the territory of capacity development and irrigated agriculture. This framework is based on a conceptual approach to capacity development developed by social scientists which incorporates the activities of well-functioning irrigation system thereby forming a bridge between the academic study of and operational practices related to irrigation management. This provides a useful ‘picture’ of capacity development that is acceptable to irrigation practitioners. Research and education were held as fundamental components to capacity development programs. Case studies on Albania, Andhra Pradesh, Malawi, Peru, Tunisia, and Zambia were presented at the workshop. IWMI presented a case which focused on the various actors and their specific roles in achieving effective capacities in water resources. Over thirty participants attended the workshop. The session concluded with a plenary session on revising the framework for capacity building. The proceedings of the workshop will soon be published and a website dealing with the items dealt with in this workshop is currently under development. It is expected that the proceedings and the website will form a platform for networking and exchange of experiences in capacity building. These two items are also being designed to serve as platforms for follow-up actions based on the recommendations of the workshop including the preparation of comprehensive guidelines for capacity building. For details contact Tom Franks, Chairman of IEC, ICID at tom.franks@btinternet.com or robina.wahaj@fao.org

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The Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID) is organizing a conference to be held in Melaka, Malaysia on the 6 - 7 December 2003. Currently, MANCID is accepting paper submissions related to the theme "Food Production and Water: Social and Economic Issues on Irrigation and Drainage." All those interested in presenting a paper during this event should contact:

Amlir Ayat

Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID)

E-mail: a_amlir@yahoo.com

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7. Opportunities for Young Professionals at Cap-Net Secretariat

Cap-Net is an international capacity building network for integrated water resources management housed at the UNESCO IHE institute in Delft, Netherlands. The purpose of Cap-Net is to foster human resources development for improved management of water resources. The concept of integrated water resources management is new and leading to widespread water sector reforms. Cap-Net, an associated programme of the Global Water Partnership is a UNDP project established to address the large emerging demand for capacity building.

Cap-Net is supporting the development of a global network of capacity building institutions and individuals. These consist of several regional and national networks that have arisen to address the capacity building problems in the water sector. The network provides a unique opportunity to strengthen local ownership of the capacity building process and build local skills.

Cap-Net is providing a number of services in support of these networks.

Cap-Net wants to offer young professionals the opportunity to become temporarily attached to the Cap-Net Secretariat in order to gain further learning and working experiences in capacity building and integrated water resources management. This assignment is expected for a period not to exceed 11 months.

The young professional will assist in support to emerging and established regional networks of capacity building institutions. This will include facilitating the exchange of information between regions and networks, development of communication strategies, identification of network needs and documentation of lessons learned.

Scope of work

· Contribute to the development of a communication strategy for Cap-Net and regional networks.

· Support regular consultation with regional representatives on activities to strengthen the networks and members.

· Provide information to, and receive information from, regional networks and other members on activities and progress in achieving network goals.

· Document lessons learned and disseminate these to strengthen the ability of networks and their members to deliver capacity building services.

Requirements

In selection of the candidate the following will be expected:

· University education at Masters level or equivalent.

· Documented technical up to date knowledge in integrated water resources management and/ or capacity building.

· Skills and experience from working in a capacity building institution relevant to integrated water resources management

· Fluency in English and working knowledge of French and/or Spanish.

· Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different national and cultural backgrounds and beliefs including the willingness to understand different views and opinions.

· Willingness and ability to travel as work requires.

· Good writer and communicator.

· Recommendation from a capacity building network, indicating how the experience will be of benefit to the network after the return of the professional.

What Cap-Net Has to Offer:

The young professional will be able to:

· acquire valuable skills in relation to capacity building;

· work in a small team and take responsibility for agreed elements of the work programme of Cap-Net;

· participate in identified training programmes, modules and/or short courses of the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, or other training courses relevant to the young professionals’ own capacity building needs;

· provide support to the development of the regional networks; and

· have learning experiences in an international environment.

Cap-Net, through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will cover the cost of travel and basic living expenses in Delft during the period of assignment.

For more information or contact:

Dr. Paul Taylor, Director

Cap-Net Secretariat
P.O. Box 3015
2601 DA Delft
The Netherlands

Tel: 31 15 2151808
Fax: 31 15 2139598
E-mail: info@cap-net.org or paul.taylor@cap-net.org

Website: http://www.cap-net.org

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8. Network Officer for South Asia, SaciWATERs office in Hyderabad, India

SaciWATERs has been established with a view to working towards capacity building for institutionalizing IWRM in South Asia in a gender sensitive context through a) research, education & training and b) advocacy, lobbying and networking. It proposes to comprise a network of partners of Capacity Building institutes and organizations in South Asia that creates a platform for exchange of experience and mutual support for enhancing the process of paradigm shift of Water Resource Development (WRD) along IWRM lines. The network seeks to enable this shift by facilitating the process through concrete programs of assessment of the needs for Capacity Building at various levels, identifying suitable interventions and facilitating the operationalising of these interventions into specific action plans for further perusal by the partners. This is to be done through initiatives that are undertaken by the network directly and /or facilitated through its partners. The network aims to maintain a free flow of information about the developments on Capacity Building in the region among its partners and liaise with similar networks outside the region through its linkages with UNDP-Cap-net as the South Asian Capnet-manager.

Nature of duties:

You will be responsible for institutionalizing the South Asia network for Capacity Building for IWRM through linking members from institutions/organizations/individuals in the water sector who are involved in capacity building activities in the water sector through establishing a common communication facility, by formalizing and updating their membership criteria/directories, preparing the presentation material, organizational documents (constitution, governance rules etc.), extending the outreach of the networks through proactive initiatives directed at potential constituencies, arranging meetings, coordinating network discussions, facilitating trainings for IWRM through the members, and broadly any other activity that may be required for establishing, strengthening and extending the national and regional networks. As such, you will be expected to work independently and design strategies of stimulating the interest of members in the network activities and facilitate any such activities through liaison between suitable members/networks. These networks are conceptualized as platforms for advocating for interdisciplinary and gender sensitive perspectives of water resource development in the region. Their objective is to advocate for creating capacities for implementation of Water Resource Development along IWRM lines and to facilitate the process of capacity building through specific deliverables.

Background & Qualifications: A minimum of a Masters Degree in a water related field or social sciences is desirable but not necessary. A background, experience and awareness of the issues in the water sector in South Asia from a developmental perspective are necessary. A personal ability to interact with a variety of water professionals ranging from technocrats, policy makers, teachers in engineering institutes and other water training institutes, water professionals from social science and humanities background, advocacy professionals, grass root capacity builders for water resource management, etc. is a necessary attribute. Excellent social skills of personal and collective communication would be an asset. Ability for meticulous documentation, organisation of workshop/meeting organization, prompt and efficient management of intra-network communication will be required. Computer and net literacy is an essential requirement. Prior experience in public relations activity and editing, compiling periodic newsletters etc. would be an added advantage.

Duration of employment: Initial tenure for 6 months with a possibility of extension to a total of 12 months

Expected date of starting: Immediately

Remuneration: A consolidated fee of Rs. 23,000/- per month

Individuals who wish to be considered for the position should send their CV with complete contact information (including an email address), a one-page note explaining their suitability for the position, and a cover letter to:

Ms. Parminder Chhatwal

SaciWATERs

Quarter No. 20B,

College Park,

Road No. 3,

Banjara Hills,

Hyderabad – 500034,

Andhra Pradesh,

India

Ph: 91-40-23544142

Fax: 91-4023312954

Email: saciwaters@rediffmail.com

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