Irrigation Command Area Development Project

The Government of Republic of Union of Myanmar requested Asian Development Bank (ADB) for support for the improvement of rural infrastructure, including small and medium-scale irrigation systems, rural roads, and broader development of the rural sector during the preparation of the Country Business Operations Plan for 2014-2016 and the Initial Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap in agriculture, natural resources and environment sector of Myanmar (April 2013).

A project preparatory assistance (PPTA) will help ensure compliance with ADB’s requirements and incorporation of international best practices in the project design.

The PPTA will prepare an investment project for irrigated agriculture, including gathering of information and other baseline data, survey and feasibility study of the subprojects, and address the required due diligence:

  • (i) assess the technical feasibility of the project based on the prioritized subprojects;
  • (ii) conduct due diligence on the economic and financial feasibility of the project;
  • (iii) conduct financial management and procurement capacity assessment and identify training needs;
  • (iv) assess the impacts on poverty, social and gender;
  • (v) conduct due diligence and prepare safeguards requirements;
  • (vi) prepare project documents, including the draft report and recommendation of the President (RRP) and key linked documents.
Qualifications: 

With a minimum experience of 10 years the expert works closely with the agricultural and social specialists, will:

  • (i) prepare feasibility studies of identified subprojects, describing agricultural development, water requirements, infrastructure, organizations and management;
  • (ii) review subproject hydraulic and structural designs;
  • (iii) assess the need for land consolidation, mechanization and resettlement;
  • (iv) assess rural access/connectivity infrastructure needs (roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) if needed;
  • (v) identify system management, operation and maintenance requirements and procedures; and
  • (vi) estimate subproject costs (including construction and future O&M). The team, supported by the agricultural, social and resettlement specialists, will undertake stakeholder consultation to (a) identify necessary system improvements, (b) explore options to involve farmers in the construction and rehabilitation of system facilities (including control structures, canals and development of tertiary and on-farm distribution systems), (c) discuss proposals for establishment of water user groups for system management and operation; and (d) prepare a stakeholder participation plan.
Start / Duration: 

The proposed PPTA commencement date is 1 April 2014 and the completion date is 30 December 2014 (9 months).

If you are interested to cooperate with AFC in this ADB funded project in Myanamar, please send your most recent CV to

Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de

Thank you