Position:

NationalSpecialist:Hydrologist

Background:

Winrock International is recruiting a

National Specialist:Hydrologist
for anAsian DevelopmentBank(ADB)opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems.The projectwill contribute tofood security and nutrition improved, and agricultural value addition increased in a climate resilient and gender-responsive manner in Lao PDR. The project will work in the target value chains of bamboo, cassava, coffee, durian, and tea.This position will be a part-time consultancy.

Location:

Laos

Major Responsibilities:

Support the hydrology analysis of the irrigation systems in horticultural villages: collect hydrological data (stream flow, rainfall, climatology data, etc.), review data and provide the hydrology sections of feasibility study reports and assist other specialists in other aspects of hydrology such as flood capacities of intake structures, taking potential risk and opportunities due to climate variability and change into account.Determinedrainage requirements related to the implications for the irrigation work, etc.

Determinecatchment areas along road projects for drainage and culvert requirements and developa methodologyfordeterminingdesign discharges for culverts and other structures.

Analysethe effect of climate changetowater availability, water demand and flood discharges during flood and drought conditions.

Coordinate with the Northern and Southern Consultants

Qualifications

Education:

Post-graduate degree in hydrology, water resources engineering and/or a related field

Experience:

Atleast 8 years’ experience in hydrological studies.

S/he will have extensive work experience in a related field, good knowledge and understanding of hydrological conditions of subproject catchment areas, hydraulic analysis using rainfall records and rainfall radar systems, rainfall/runoff models such as HEC-HMS and Mock todeterminereliable flows and effective rainfall for current and future climate conditions.

S/he will be able todetermineevapotranspiration rates from evaporation pan results and cross check with Penman calculations,determinecrop and scheme water requirements and water balances.

S/he will havedemonstratedabilityto work in a multidisciplinary team and willpossessexcellent communication (written and oral) skills.

Familiar with the requirements of the international developmentagencies requirementsin financial intermediary designed projects.

Experience working in LAO PDR preferred

Experience working with ADB preferred.

ExperienceworkinginASEAN countries–particularly inLao PDR,Vietnam, andCambodiaconsideredasanadvantage

Computer Skills: 

Proficiencyin using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advancedproficiencyin Excel is preferred.

Communication Skills: 

Strong written and verbal communication skills arerequired, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.

Language:Fluent in

English (written and spoken),Thaior Lao language skills (preferred)

Physical Demands:

This positionmay require regional travel

This position is basedon-goingdonor funding. 

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed toproviding equal employmentopportunityfor all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age,disabilityor any other basis protected by law. 

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economicopportunityand sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation,integrityand transformation.

Consultancy: National Specialist: Hydrologist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project ISC

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