Details of Technical Specialist hydrological

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Within delegated authority, the Technical Specialist hydrological will be responsible for the following duties:

·       Drip Irrigation Systems: Design, implement, and maintain advanced drip irrigation systems to optimize water use in agricultural activities.

·       Surface Water Structures: Oversee the construction and maintenance of surface water structures, including dams and geo-membrane plastic sheet linings, to enhance water storage and distribution.

·       •soil and Water Conservation: Develop and manage soil and water conservation projects, including constructing half-moon structures, soil bunds, check-dams, and gully prevention measures.

·       Project Management: Plan, supervise, and evaluate water engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards

Technical Support:

Provide technical guidance and support for water management and conservation activities, addressing engineering challenges as they arise.

Community Engagement:

Work closely with local communities to ensure effective implementation of water conservation practices and address their specific need

Location and Time Commitment:

*  Primary Locations: Hargeisa and Gabiley districts.

*  Time Commitment: The Water Engineer will spend approximately 80% of their time working directly with the community in both Hargeisa and Gabiley districts.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: DEGREE WATER ENGINEERING with five year experienced, supplemented with experience or additional education in education, social services, nutrition, agriculture or another related field.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive working experience in an international project setting is required. Project implementation experience in Somalia is a strong asset.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Attributes

Interpersonal

Ø  The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization.

Ø  Problem solving

Ø  The ability to apply the principles of problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve a problem in the best interest of all stakeholders.

Ø  Analytical

Ø  The ability to analyses situations and to arrive at the best possible solution.

Ø  Strategy Management

Ø  Strategic management is that set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long run performance of a business. It includes Environmental Scanning, Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation and Evaluation and Control.

Ø  Reporting

Ø  The ability to accurately give an account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs

Team player

The ability to work with colleagues and necessary stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of work.

How to apply

Applications must be submittedApplication

procedures:

Applications to be sent to scanjobs0@gmail.com Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

This position offers a significant opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water management and conservation in Somaliland.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Email

scanjobs0@gmail.com