Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
"Geological Disaster Risk Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
1. Conduct researches, surveys and assessments to identify and monitor geological disaster risks to enhance risk resilience
• Conduct researches, surveys and assessments for geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
• Collaborate with technical experts from stakeholder agencies on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
• Organize simulation/mock exercises on geological disaster hazards;
• Provide technical expertise to the Ministry on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
• Participate in inspections organized by other stakeholders on disaster risk surveillance and preparedness;
• Develop checklists for disaster risk surveillance and preparedness related geological disaster risks.

2. Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for geological disaster risks.
• Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for geological disaster risks;
• Provide advice on technological tools to be used on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness as well as mitigation and adaptation measures;
• Provide real time information to guide decision making on imminent hydro-meteorological disaster risk management.

3. Develop, review and update of policies, strategies, plans and programs pertinent to geological disaster risks
• Contribute in development of policy tools for geological hazards to enhance resiliency;
• Ensure monitoring of the implementation policies, strategies, plans and programs related to geological disaster risks;
• Contribute in the operationalization of early warning system for geological disaster risks.

4. Ensure preparedness and readiness for geological risks
• Ensure development, review and update of hazard-based preparedness plans for geological risks;
• Identify readiness gaps and formulate recommendations;
• Continuously establish geological risks risk levels and inform awareness, early warning and response related activities;
• Contribute to response interventions. 

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Geology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Geology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geodesics.
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Geodesics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geophysics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Geophysics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s in Geosciences
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s in Geosciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• bachelor's degree in Earth Observation Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• master's degree in Earth Observation Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge in Geographical Information System (GIS) as applied in any organization Information System(s);
• Communication skills
• Collaboration and team working skills
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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