Water Sector Engineer, Evaluation

Social Impact

Home-based/Remote

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a consultant to serve as the Water Sector Engineer for an evaluation of a project in Asia. The Water Sector Engineer will provide technical advice and expertise in the areas of water engineering and water supply to inform the evaluation. This position will be intermittent over the duration of the evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide water engineering and water supply technical guidance to the evaluation team.
  • Work closely with MCC as part of the SI team to monitor ongoing developments of the evaluation.
  • Develop a site observation checklist for urban water infrastructure and conduct site visits.
  • Conduct selected qualitative interviews with key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to developing and drafting documents and reports.
  • Conduct data analysis (quantitative or qualitative), as needed.
  • Contribute to presentations to key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree related to engineering, M&E, water supply, NRM, or another relevant field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in water engineering with a focus on water supply.
  • Experience with administrative data in the water sector.
  • Experience estimating future water demand.

Preferred:

  • Experience completing quantitative evaluations in the water sector with primarily administrative data.
  • Experience evaluating water sector projects.
  • Experience measuring water consumption.
  • Experience measuring utility water sales.
  • Experience modelling water supply resources such as FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, PFLOTRAN, or MODFLOW.

Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development