Hydrology Engineer/ Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): (Deadline 10 March 2021)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) through the Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), has obtained funds from Global Environment Facility (GEF) through World Bank as Implementing Agency towards implementation of second Rwanda Urban Development Project II (RUDP II). Wetland rehabilitation has been targeted as one of the interventions that will be financed by the GEF grant. Investments in infrastructure and rehabilitation will have implications on water quality and water quantity, and their seasonal and spatial patterns. Understanding and optimizing the effects upon the wetlands and their hydrology is critical to the success of the project
It is in this framework that REMA would like to recruit a competitive staff on contract basis to the position of Hydrology Engineer/ Specialist. Under the direct supervision of the SPIU Program Manager (s) and overall supervision of SPIU Coordinator, the Hydrology Engineer/ Specialist will provide overall guidance of the implications of project activities for urban hydrological issues, identify critical issues related to RUDP-II investments and identify pathways to solutions, in collaboration with other RUDP-II stakeholders (CoK, MININFRA).
The Hydrology Specialist shall undertake the following tasks:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate results of hydrological studies to a non-technical audience.
- Coordinate and supervise all related hydrological activities during studies and implementation phases of the project,
- Work closely with the Supervising firm and implementing company during the project implementation (funded by both World Bank and NDF) towards the smooth accomplishment of project targets and objectives,
Work closely with the Consultant Firm during the elaboration of feasibility study and detailed designs of wetland rehabilitation interventions
- Provide guidance and review deliverables produced by the Consultancy Firm contracted by the City of Kigali for the detailed designs of flooding hotspots,
Provide guidance and review deliverables produced by the Consultancy Firm contracted by the City of Kigali to develop the Stormwater, Management Master Plan Provide guidance and review deliverables that support investments financed by partner institutions (e.g. NDF)
Provide expertise and guidance on hydrological data collection, development of hydrological models,
Work closely with engineers, scientists, and public officials to study and manage the water distribution as well as to ensure the quality, integrity and sustainability of infrastructure construction projects,
- Work closely with the Consultant Firms during data collection such as measurement of water bodies properties, such as volume and stream flow,
Review hydrological reports submitted by Consultant Firms, Supervising Firms and Project implementers,
- Conduct research on ways to minimize the negative impacts of erosion, sedimentation, or pollution on the environment,
- Use computer models to forecast future water supplies, the spread of pollution, floods, and other events,
- Evaluate the feasibility of water-related projects, such as wastewater treatment facilities, recreational facilities,
- Plan and collect surface water or groundwater and monitor data to support project,
- Work closely with Rwanda Water Board agency on water resource issues,
- Conduct analysis of watershed and storm water studies,
- Process meteorological and hydrologic data,
- Analyze various maps and figures, including contour maps of groundwater elevations, water quality, and other hydrogeologic data
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- Review (and conduct as appropriate) hydrological analysis using specialized computer modelling applications software packages (e.g.: WEAP, MIKEBASIN),
- Make use of statistical and hydrological modelling techniques,
- Coordinate the collection, processing and evaluation of data for water resource planning and flood management,
- Contribute to any research on surface and/or groundwater quantity,
- Analyze and assess the quality of hydrological data collected and submitted by the Consultant Firm, Supervising Firm and Project implementer,
- Work with specifically-designed computer modelling packages to assess the most effective methods of managing available water in a particular area,
- Work together with Consultant Firm, Supervising Firm and Project implementer team in installing river flow gauges,
- Contribute to development of all reports of the donor related to hydrological data for the project,
- Assist the Project Coordinator/Sector Specialist in analyzing, providing required inputs and approval of project hydrological reports and data,
- Organize technical workshop to review and validate project documents, including hydrological reports,
- Link with key project stakeholders to achieve the objective of the project,
- Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the project Coordinators.
- Prepare written reports and presentations of their findings,
- Contribute to project reports, mid-term reports, and project implementation completion report. This includes reports for the World Bank and development partners, as applicable(NDF);
- Education Background & Working Experience
- At least Master’s degree in hydrology, geoscience, environmental science, or engineering with a concentration in hydrology or water science with at least (3) years of working experience as Hydrologist in external funded projects,
- Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geoscience, environmental science, or engineering with 5 years working experience as a Hydrologist;
- Experience in conducting hydrological analysis (a minimum of two years) using specialized computer modelling applications software packages.
- Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required
- Familiar with use of computer models to forecast future water supplies, the spread of pollution, floods, and other events;
- Extensive knowledge of conducting hydrological analysis using specialized computer modelling applications software packages;
- Proven competence in the use of computer applications including Microsoft office;
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English with a very good knowledge of French;
- Very flexible to work within a team or individually;
- Able to work with different stakeholders;
- Able to work under pressure and meet challenging timescales.
- Applications
Interested candidates will submit their applications including CV, application letter, and academic qualification. recommendation of last employer, applications will be sent at recruitment@rema.gov.rw. Late application shall not be considered. The deadline for the submission of the application shall be on the 10/03/2021.
For any further information, please visit REMA website.
