Job Description
1. Conduct researches, surveys and assessments to identify and monitor hydro-meteorological disaster risks to enhance risk resilience.
Conduct researches, surveys and assessments for flood, landslide, drought and storms risk surveillance and preparedness;
Collaborate with technical experts from stakeholder agencies on hydro-meteorological risk surveillance and preparedness;
Organize simulation/mock exercises on hydro-meteorological hazards;
Provide technical expertise to the Ministry on hydro-meteorological disaster risk surveillance and preparedness;
Participate in inspections organized by other stakeholders on disaster risk surveillance and preparedness;
Develop checklists for disaster risk surveillance and preparedness related hydro meteorological risks.
2. Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for hydro meteorological risks.
Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for hydro meteorological risks;
Provide advice on technological tools to be used on hydro-meteorological risk surveillance and preparedness as well as mitigation and adaptation measures;
Provide real time information to guide decision making on imminent hydro-meteorological disaster risk management.
3. Develop, review and update of policies, strategies, plans and programs pertinent to hydro-meteorological disaster risks.
Contribute in development of policy tools for hydro-meteorological hazards to enhance resilience;
Ensure monitoring of the implementation policies, strategies, plans and programs related to hydro-meteorological disaster risks;
Contribute in the operationalization of early warning system for hydro-meteorological disaster risks.
4. Ensure preparedness and readiness for hydro meteorological risks
Ensure development, review and update of hazard-based preparedness plans for hydro meteorological risks;
Identify readiness gaps and formulate recommendations;
Continuously establish hydro meteorological risk levels and inform awareness, early warning and response related activities;
Contribute to response interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Degree in Meteology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Water Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Hydrology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Meteorology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s in Geosciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Geosciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Disaster Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Climatology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in natural resources sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Natural Science
1 Year of relevant experience
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Masters’ degree in climatology
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
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Knowledge in Hydrologic modeling
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Communication skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Team working Skills
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Analytical and problem solving skills
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
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Knowledge in Disaster Management
