Technical Officer - Hydrology

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer - Hydrology

Company Name: Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Water Resources Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Engineering
∎ Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology,Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) students will get preference

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): GIS Analysis, hydrological modelling, Statistical Data Analysis, urban flooding, Water Resources Management
∎ Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

Job Context:
∎ The Technical Officer - Hydrology supports RIMES projects under Hydroment R&D in the following areas: support to project activities at regional, national and field levels; provide technical support in model development, data processing/analysis, tool/application development, assist in reporting; assist in research, documentation, and periodic reporting of project implementation; and assist in project evaluations. The Technical Officer - Hydrology also supports the National Hydromet Service Providers as per requirement.
∎ Reporting to: Country Program Lead Bangladesh
∎ Contract Duration: The contract will initially be for one year and will be extended upon satisfactory completion of a four-month probationary term and each annual performance review.
∎ Duty Station: Any Office of RIMES in Dhaka, Bangladesh. RIMES has right to change duty station whenever necessary

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support implementing projects
∎ Uptake research, provide technical support in model development, GIS/Data analysis, processing, application development
∎ Coordinate other team members to facilitate implementation of project activities
∎ Gather data and information required to support model development, trigger setting for anticipatory action, risk and user need assessments
∎ Assist in assessments, meetings, training workshops, forums, conferences, and related preparatory events
∎ Undertake field visits to monitor implementation of activities as required, as well as receive local level feedback
∎ Assist installation of equipment, such as automatic rain gauges, tide gauge, etc.
∎ Assist in the facilitation and management of field visits by donors and partners
∎ Assist in the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt
∎ Assist in processing for activity budget; record and report expenditures against budget, with proper support documentation, at completion of project activity
∎ Support to monitoring and evaluation of projects
∎ Keep track of project deliverables and timelines to ensure timely delivery
∎ Assist in identifying constraints and problems in efficient project delivery, and suggest corrective actions
∎ Gather data and information on progress of implementation against project targets and performance indicators
∎ Others:
∎ Support NHMS in areas of need, as assigned by immediate supervisors
∎ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisors

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Skills and Abilities: Efficient in hydrological/hydraulic modelling, GIS analysis, statistical analysis, strong report writing and organizational skills; excellent English proficiency in communication, presentation, and report writing; demonstrated research skills. Knowledge of programming languages is desirable.
∎ Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented work style; pleasant personality; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges; a creative problem-solver; willingness to work hard; interest and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 5 Jan 2024

Company Information:
∎ 6 Dec 2023
∎ Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
∎ Address : RIMES Satellite Office, Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
∎ Business : The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution, owned and managed by its Member States, for the generation and application of early warning information. RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards. RIMES was established on 30 April 2009, and was registered with the United Nations on 1 July 2009.

Category: Engineer/Architect

: Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to [email protected] by midnight of 5 January 2024, Bangkok time. Please state " Technical Officer - Hydrology (Bangladesh National) : Your Name " the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.

Source: bdjobs.com

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