Technical Officer -Integrated Water Resources Management via DevNetJobsIndia

Wetlands International South Asia seeks applications for the position of Technical Officer -Integrated Water Resources Management

Wetlands International South Asia is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and wise use of wetlands in South Asia region. For more information, please visit: https://south-asia.wetlands.org/

Wetlands International South Asia office seeks a Technical officer-Integrated Water Resources Management to support development of the organization’s portfolio on water management for wetlands conservation.

This is a full-time position based in New Delhi.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will coordinate implementation of IKI project titled “Mainstreaming ecosystem service and climate risks in integrated wetlands management planning” and other projects and initiatives of Wetlands International South Asia. Work shall also include development of concept notes and project ideas related to wetlands management. Good knowledge of wetlands hydrology, biodiversity and socio-economics essential. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, conducting capacity development and outreach programmes, and supporting resource development.

Roles and responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of project related activities
• Conduct periodic monitoring visits to the demonstration sites and assess progress of the implementation of integrated management plans
• Maintain an overview of the development and use of various tools, knowledge products, capacity building and outreach programmes
• Support development of concept notes and ideas related to wetlands and water management.
• Develop capacity of wetlands managers and stakeholders in assessing the role of wetlands in water management, and integrating wetlands in water resources planning and decision-making
• Coordinate preparation, implementation and monitoring of project operational plans and activities in cooperation with implementing   partner organizations and stakeholder
• Support policy and advocacy on issues related to wetlands, water management and climate change
• Support communications and outreach on issues related to wetlands, water management and climate change
• Prepare scientific and technical reports when required

Qualifications and Experience

Essential qualifications

• M. Tech or Equivalent degree in civil engineering/hydrology/forestry/water resource management/ planning or related disciplines
• Minimum four years’ experience in handling water management projects, especially related to assessments of wetlands
• Experience in capacity development on integrated wetlands and water resources management

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of hydrological and ecological modelling using GIS and other tools
• Understanding of existing policy environment and regulations on water and wetlands
• Experience in designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance to wetlands management
• Experience in surveying rivers and wetlands
• Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages including ability to translate complex issues into concise and clear messages.

Remuneration

The incumbent will be placed in Grade 4 of salary scale, with an annual gross remuneration of Rs. 8.5 lakhs with all perks.

Application process

Interested candidates may send their detailed resume along with one writing sample at recruitment@wi-sa.org by November 20th 2023 with ‘Application: Technical Officer – Integrated Water Resources Management in subject line. The resume should provide information on candidate’s ability to meet the mentioned qualifications and experience and perform the tasks described above. 

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Job Email id: recruitment(at)wi-sa.org