National Irrigation Commission (Nirc)

National Irrigation Commission (Nirc)

The National Irrigation Commission was established under Section 3 of the National Irrigation Act No. 4 of 2013 as an Independent Department of the Government under the Ministry responsible for irrigation. The Commission is a body corporate and its day to day activities are managed by the Director General under the guidance of the Governing Board of ten members.

1.1 The Functions of the National Irrigation Commission

The functions of the Commission are to:-

1. Advise the government on implementation and review of the National Irrigation Policy, Strategy, National Irrigation Master Plan and related legislation;
2. Represent the Government in the national and international fora and collaborate with both local and international firms and organisations in all matters pertaining to irrigation development and management;
3.  Coordinate all interventions in irrigation sector conducted by the development patners and other stake olders;
4. Promote and maintain cooperation in irrigation and drainage with similar bodies in other countries and with international bodies connected with irrigation and drainage;
5. Advise the Minister on declaration of irrigation areas;
6. Plan, carryout studies, design, construct, supervise and administer implementations of the irrigation projects;
7. Establish and maintain irrigation construction equipment centers and provide hiring services to support private sector in the irrigation investment;
8. Register and maintain a register of all irrigators;
9. Promote institutional linkages training programmes and support the recruitment of persons for purposes of employment in the connection with the irrigation sector;
10. Act as a forum for information sharing pertaining to irrigation and drainage matters;
11. Build capacity of the irrigators for effective participation at all in irrigation planning, implementation, operation and management;
12. Undertake and coordinate research, disseminate appropriate technologies emanating from the research findings and provide technical support services on irrigation;
13. Promote development of multipurpose water storage facilities for irrigation purposes and other social economic activities;
14. Regulate all matters related to irrigation development and to oversee collaborations among different players in the development of irrigation and drainage;
15. Approve construction of irrigation works standards and guidelines for development and management of irrigation and drainage;
16. Promote efficient water use in irrigation systems and ensure compliance with the Integrated Water Resources Management approach in irrigation development;and
17. Advise the government in all matters relating to development and management of irrigation sector in the country.
18. Approve construction of irrigation works, standards and guideline for development and management of irrigation and drainage;
19. Promote efficient water use in irrigation systems and ensure compliance with the Integrated Water Resources Management approach in irrigation development; and
20. Advise the government in all matters relating to development and management of irrigation sector in the country.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

To be a suistainable and dynamic Irrigation Commission that is a driving force in transforming agriculture into a stable and competitive sector in the country.

Mission 

Promotion of irrigation practices, development and management of irrigation and drainage infrastructure taking into account integrated water resources management to enhance water use efficiency for increased and suistainable agricultural production and productivity to ensure food security, poverty reduction and national economic development.

NIRC Office

Nirc Headquarters Dodoma

Nirc Headquarters Office Dodoma

Functions

Nirc – Headquarters Dodoma serving as Managerial and administrative centre. The functions of the office is to provide human resource, technical support, and finance to its 25 office in the country.This office is operating under National Irrigation Act No.4 of 2013.

NIRC Contact Info

• Call Us
  +255 26 2962073/
• Postal Address
  P. O. Box 146, Kikuyu Kusini, Dodoma
• Email Address
  [email protected]

Vacancies and Internships at National Irrigation Commission (Nirc) – Nafasi za Kazi NIRC

National Irrigation Commission (Nirc) job vacancies are normally advertised through the National Irrigation Commission (Nirc) Official website which can be accessed through this link: https://www.nirc.go.tz/announcements