Consultant as Hydrologist for Nature-based Solution

Hydrologist for Nature-based Solution will drive essential hydrological research to enhance the Nature-based Solution (NbS) Tool for the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solution (SCeNe) Coalition and broader research on Nature-based Solution With focus on integrating hydrological data to improve climate adaptation and comunity resilience. The responsibilities include assessing water ecosystem services, watershed management, and their impact on climate adaptation and community resilience, design and execution of socio-economic research for watershed management, support the development of carbon financing standards, and ensure the integration of hydrological data,. Additionally, this position will support the RIMBA Ecosystem Connectivity initiative by conducting research and assessments on water ecosystem services, including socio-economic studies such as Willingness to Pay (WTP) and Willingness to Accept (WTA) for environmental water services,support the development of market-based approaches like water trading schemes and payment for ecosystem services (PES), ensuring the sustainable management of water resources within critical ecosystems in Kerinci and Merangin region.

Reporting to the Geospatial Research Lead, this position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangament and expected to conduct travel (domestic and international) as needed.

What You Will Do:

Research:

• Conduct hydrological assessments that inform the development and refinement of the NbS Tool, with a focus on water ecosystem services and watershed management.
• Analyze and report on the hydrological aspects of nature-based solutions, contributing to the “triple benefits” framework (biodiversity, climate, and social) used in NbS projects.
• Collaborate with Geospatial Research Lead and other team members to integrate hydrological data into the NbS Tool, ensuring accurate representation of water-related ecosystem services.
• Support the development of hydrological models that assess the impact of NbS on watershed dynamics, water resource management, and climate adaptation.
• Conduct in-depth hydrological assessments focusing on water ecosystem services within the RIMBA Corridor, with a particular emphasis on socio-economic aspects like WTP and WTA for environmental water services.
• Coordinate data collection, including household surveys on water usage, to inform the development of hydropower and other water-related ecosystem services in Kerinci Regency.
• Develop hydrological models and management schemes for the sustainable use and provision of environmental water services, supporting the broader goals of the RIMBA project.
• Investigate and report on the impacts of human activities on water ecosystems and how nature-based solutions can mitigate these effects.

Project Management and Reporting :

• Collaborate with the Geospatial Research Lead, Forest and Land Use Governance Specialist and other team members to ensure the successful integration of hydrological research into the RIMBA project.
• Prepare regular reports on hydrological research activities, progress on NbS Tool development, and stakeholder engagement for internal and external audiences.
• Support the Geospatial Research Lead and other team members to ensure that hydrological considerations are effectively incorporated into project deliverables.

What You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in hydrological research, water resource management, or a related field, preferably within the context of nature-based solutions or environmental conservation.
• Experience in socio-economic research and the integration of hydrological data into broader environmental assessments.
• Proficiency in hydrological modeling (i.e. SWAT model, InVEST), GIS, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with limited manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing, analyzing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, and visualizing data.
• Strong analytical and research skill supported with ability to employs collaborative and consultative approaches to problem-solving.
• Strong writing and research skills supported with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audience using compelling presentation skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and capacity building, particularly in the context of water resource management and NbS projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel (including to remote area) as required, to conduct fieldwork and engagement activities with local communities and stakeholders
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

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