Lead Water Engineer (Hydrogeologist) – Retainer (UNOPS)

Engineering, Environment and Climate Change, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water
Ethiopia
September 18, 2024
Temporary Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: October 1, 2024
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Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

Functional Responsibilities

The Lead Water Engineer (Hydrogeologist) will be responsible for the below tasks and responsibilities.

  1. Groundwater Source Assessment
  2. Drilling supervision
  3. Knowledge management
  4. Monitoring and Progress Control

Groundwater Source Assessment

  • Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
  • Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
  • Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
  • Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
  • Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
  • Define the preliminary well profile;
  • Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.

Drilling Supervision

  • Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
  • Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
  • Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
  • Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
  • Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
  • Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.

Knowledge Management

  • Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
  • Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
  • Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
  • Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
  • Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas is required.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree  (first level) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas  in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Experience

  • A minimum of five  (5) years experience experience in groundwater exploration, resource determination, and management is required.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in aquifer yield determination and groundwater flow modeling, with good experience in water well drilling technology is required.
  • Experience in one of the following fields would be a significant asset: Implementation of field program for water network groundwater/aquifer modeling software, and capacity building, and experience in developing and presenting training materials

Language

  • Fluency in written, spoken and reading English  is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA/ICS -10 – Retainer
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Application period: 18-Sep-2024 to 01-Oct-2024.