Hydrologist

AWF is seeking a high performing and motivated individual to be responsible for the coordination and implementation of all water related conservation activities under the “Safeguarding Ecosystem Services and Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Tanzania’s Mkoji Water Sub-Catchment Project."

Reporting to the Project Manager, Agriculture and Biodiversity for AWF’s program in Southern Tanzania with matrix reporting to the AWF Technical Director for Climate Change; the Hydrologist will be responsible for activity design, data collection, collation, storage, analyses and dissemination of all water related information and to train and work with community groups to improve water management within a rapidly changing landscape. This position will also work with the AWF Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to ensure appropriate indicators are identified across the catchment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of improving watershed planning in the Mkoji sub-catchment
• Assist with the development of water user agreements and with the formation of water user associations
• Develop and implement water monitoring protocols
• Train community groups on water monitoring protocols
• Work with the agricultural specialists to ensure optimal use of available water
• Represent AWF in strategic forums

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Qualifications

• Postgraduate (MSc. or PhD degree) in relevant field
• At least 3 years post degree experience in the hydrology sector
• Direct experience of water conservation or field hydrological work in Africa.
• Experience engaging partners and other stakeholder consultation in project development
• Experience working under organizational and site-level strategies as member of teams
• Demonstrable commitment to AWF mission and understanding of issues faced by AWF in delivering its mission
• Have verified record participating in design, managing resources and running a project
• Have acceptable level of knowledge of local laws and regulations governing research and other hydrological work in Tanzania
• Strong written and verbal English and Kiswahili

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CLOSING DATE : FEBRUARY 20, 2015

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