Gezira Scheme Headquarters
Gezira Scheme Headquarters and Field Structure
Gezira Scheme Headquarters and Field Structure The Gezira Scheme is managed through a comprehensive network of departments, offices, and field units that ensure smooth operations across one of the world’s largest irrigation-based agricultural projects. Headquarters Departments The Scheme’s headquarters hosts a wide range of specialized departments and offices, each with a critical role in administration, operations, and farmer support. These include:
Transport and Logistics – managing mobility and fleet services.
Extension and Guidance – supporting farmers with training and best practices.
Media and Public Relations – overseeing communication, publications, and the official Gezira Journal.
Accounts, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis – handling all financial records and planning.
Civil, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering – maintaining infrastructure, machinery, and farming technologies.
Legal Affairs and Internal Audit – ensuring compliance and governance.
Human Resources and Administrative Affairs – managing staffing, training, and service matters.
Archives and Documentation – preserving institutional records and documents.
Specialized Units – such as Seed Multiplication, Plant Protection, Animal Production, Orchards, Warehousing, IT, and Communication.
Ginneries and Workshops – operating in Maringan, Hasahisa, Qurashi, and Al Bagair, as well as dedicated vehicle and machinery workshops.
External Offices – including the Gezira office in Port Sudan and the liaison office in Khartoum.
Together, these departments form the backbone of the Scheme’s management, linking policy, operations, and farmer services.
The Gait (Field) Department
The Gait Department is the heart of agricultural operations. It is subdivided into 18 sections, each responsible for direct field management.
- Every section supervises 4–7 local offices, depending on geographic coverage.
- Each office coordinates irrigation, planting schedules, crop supervision, and farmer relations within its area.