Job Description
Development and updates rainfall-runoff and water allocation for various catchment areas for effective water resources allocation (HEC-HMS, MIKE, WEAP, etc),
Integration of rainfall-runoff and water allocation models,
Hydrological models parameterization and calibration using field data, literature, and remote sensing so that they can represent current/ planned water resources condition,
Review of all hydrological components of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc,
Analysis of hydrological models output and elaboration of recommendations based on those outputs,
Rainfall-runoff and water allocation modeling support to all technical divisions,
Data compilation and preparation for hydrological models,
Documentation of preferred hydrological models selected by the board knowledge management system,
Hydrological models dissemination and sharing to general public especially to investors,
Publication and sharing of important key insights, lessons and expertise
Regular updates of water portal tool box related to rainfall-runoff and water allocation,
Contribution to water resources planning using appropriate water allocation models,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology
5 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 Hydrology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Irrigation and Drainage
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation and Drainage
5 Years 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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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance 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 Hydrologic modeling
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Knowledge in rainfall runoff modeling using tools such HEC-HMS
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Knowledge in water allocation modeling using tool such WEAP
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Knowledge in hydrological assessment and measurement
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Knowledge in collection of all relevant data concerning the rainfall and river discharge, assessment of values of the design flood events, peak value and flood volume
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Knowledge on improving hydrologic forecasts and guidance
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Knowledge using GIS tools
