Job Description
Updates of boundaries of main aquifer and describe their hydrodynamic behavior,
Assessment of aquifers potential for abstraction and their recharge,
Development and updates of groundwater transport models and groundwater/surface water interaction for the main aquifers (MODFLOW),
Supervision of groundwater exploration (Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES), Electro-magnetic, ERT, etc),
Setting up of groundwater abstraction limit by aquifer,
Compilation of hydrogeological data for model parameterization and calibration using field data, literature, and remote sensing so that they can represent current/ planned groundwater conditions,
Review of all hydrogeological components of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc,
Analysis of groundwater status, recharge and hydrogeological model outputs and present recommendations based on those outputs,
Documentation of preferred hydrogeological models selected by the board knowledge management system,
Integration of groundwater model to water allocation and planning,
Publication and sharing of important key insights, lessons and expertise,
Regular updating of water portal tool box related to groundwater,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering
3 Years 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 Resources Engineering
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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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrogeology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Hydrogeology
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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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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Resource management skills
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Analytical 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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Knowledge in hydrogeology and ground water modeling
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Knowledge in using groundwater modeling tools such as MODFLOW
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Knowledge/understanding on aquifers and their characteristics
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Knowledge of analytical and numerical groundwater modeling packages
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Ability to understand the available groundwater resources and demonstrate conjunctive management
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Knowledge and practice to enhance groundwater monitoring at large scale
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Knowledge in using GIS tools
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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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Analytical skills;
