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

JOB DETAILS:
Hydro-Meteorological Disaster Risk Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
1. Conduct researches, surveys and assessments to identify and monitor hydro-meteorological disaster risks to enhance risk resilience.
• Conduct researches, surveys and assessments for flood, landslide, drought and storms risk surveillance and preparedness;
• Collaborate with technical experts from stakeholder agencies on hydro-meteorological risk surveillance and preparedness;
• Organize simulation/mock exercises on hydro-meteorological hazards;
• Provide technical expertise to the Ministry on hydro-meteorological disaster risk 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 hydro meteorological risks.

2. Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for hydro meteorological risks.
• Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for hydro meteorological risks;
• Provide advice on technological tools to be used on hydro-meteorological risk 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 hydro-meteorological disaster risks.
• Contribute in development of policy tools for hydro-meteorological hazards to enhance resilience;
• Ensure monitoring of the implementation policies, strategies, plans and programs related to hydro-meteorological disaster risks;
• Contribute in the operationalization of early warning system for hydro-meteorological disaster risks.

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

Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in Meteology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Water Resources Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Water Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Environmental Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Hydrology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Meteorology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management
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 Disaster Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• master's degree in Disaster Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Climatology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in natural resources sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Natural Science
1 Year of relevant experience
• Masters’ degree in climatology
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 Hydrologic modeling
• Communication 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
• Team working Skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Knowledge in Disaster Management

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and Qualified, Click Here To Apply

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION