Project description
The City of San Fernando in the Philippines has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Water Resource Specialist. Though the Philippines receives considerable rainfall each year through typhoons and storms, because of the influence of El Nino and groundwater reliance, access to water for Filipinos is becoming increasingly costly and inaccessible. This is especially relevant in the City of San Fernando, where a lack of freshwater resource and 100% reliance on groundwater has created a large issue for residents, which is compounded by pressures of rapid urbanization and economic development of the city. The city has been working to combat this through investing in water technologies and solutions, such as the successful operation and maintenance of the city’s septage system, the construction of three solar water desalination facilities and running of a successful coastal resource management program.
The PCRV will work with CENRO counterparts to provide technical input/recommendations on the preparation and development of the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP). The PCRV will also conduct fieldwork to water facilities and potential water resource sites and facilitate and attend consultation dialogues/meetings with key CENRO staff and other stakeholders.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in the Philippines together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Required skills
• Bachelor’s degree in an environment-related field.
• At least 2 years working experience in the field of water resources, hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources engineering, groundwater or water supply.
• At least 2 years’ experience conducting water resource assessments, and data analysis.
• Excellent people skills with demonstrated flexibility and patience.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and high level of flexibility
Living conditions
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Medical considerations
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