River Morphology Specialist Under Statute at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB) : Deadline: Dec 19, 2022

Job Description

Compile all information/data related to sediment generation, sediment transport, river morphology, sediment deposition in flood retention structures, catchment area restoration, dams in a proper database in GIS compatible format;
Assess and monitor the sediment generation, sediment transport, and changes in morphological characteristics of the rivers;
Assess the present conditions and the critical rivers/streams in the catchment by conducting ground reconnaissance;
Develop mathematical models for each river basin covering sediment generation, sediment transport, silting/de-silting of rivers, erosion/deposition in river banks etc;
Assess the likely sedimentation rate from various parts of the catchment, rate of sediment movement in the rivers, and morphological parameters of the rivers;
Assess sediment deposition profile in flood retention/detention structure and reservoirs for each river basin with confidence level;
Evaluate changing course/patterns of the rivers and their impacts on the infrastructures and develop criteria along with its threshold classifications;
Carry-out sediment transport analysis for several floodways and dam site identified for the determination of sediment-discharge relationship;
Develop channel profile for river reaches;
Identify critical and other vulnerable locations in the catchment/ reaches in rivers and propose mitigation measures and their cost estimates;
Suggest suitable catchment treatment/ river training works for restoration of critical locations/ reaches depending on site conditions;
Conduct detailed analysis of Historical remote sensing imager morphology, river bank shifting and lakes or reservoirs;
Preparing tender documents for construction and reviewing technical submissions;
Liaising with various agencies and individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts, and consultants;
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Resource management skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

• Knowledge in GIS skills

• Knowledge in river morphology

• Knowledge in sediment transport analysis

• Knowledge in storage siltation assessment

• Knowledge in hydraulic infrastructure scouring

• Knowledge in GIS raster data and DEM (Digital Elevation model) Hydro-processing

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

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