Local Hydrology Expert – Integrated Water Resources Management Ethiopia

CIMA Research Foundation is seeking a one Local Hydrology Expert to support CIMA’s Project Coordination Unit (PCU) and contribute to the implementation, management, monitoring, and coordination of the IWRM-Ethiopia Program. The Local Hydrology Expert will provide technical expertise and support the program by liaising with local authorities (MoWE and BDOs), overseeing the implementation of in-country activities and leveraging his/her professional experiences and knowledge of the hydrology sector in Ethiopia. The activities position is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Program Implementation

• Provide hydrology expertise and support to the PCU, the PMU, MoWE, and BDOs in the development and implementation of basin plans and water management strategies.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrological data to inform program activities.
• Support the revision of the hydrological observation network currently operated by MoWE, participating in field missions as and when required.
• Supervise in-country activities, particularly those led by the consultants and the consulting firms involved in the project.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of integrated information systems for water resource management and facilitate knowledge transfer to local authorities.
• Supervise observation network installation and support the definition of installation workplans and maintenance plan by local agencies.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between the program management in Addis Ababa, the technical team in Italy, and other relevant initiatives in the country. For this purpose, a regular and strong link with other project personnel working at AICS premises in Addis Ababa is needed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with in-country partners and stakeholders, including government agencies, local institutions, and authorities.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities for local stakeholders and communities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to MoWE and BDO staff on hydrology and water resource management best practices.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist the Project Leader and the Project Coordinator in updating the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework and preparing M&E reports based on the developed framework.
• Document program highlights, good practices, and lessons learned, including stakeholder and user feedback.
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Progress Reports, Work Plans, and other relevant administrative documents.

Other Duties

• Participate actively in meetings and discussions with program and project partners.
• Lead and attend country missions, including those outside of the duty station (Addis Ababa) within Ethiopia. Expenses incurred to travel under this assignment will be reimbursed by CIMA, ONLY upon presentation of valid receipts.
• deliver a technical report on a bi-monthly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the hydrology sector in Ethiopia, with a strong understanding of the country’s water resource management challenges and opportunities. An academic background in hydrology, environmental sciences, water resources engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Proven experience in hydrological modelling with effective working knowledge of GIS.
• Previous experience working with the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) and familiarity with its policies and procedures would be a strong asset.
• Experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities.
• Proven expertise in producing high-quality technical reports and documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Amharic (both oral and written)

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