Coordinator Soil and Water / Hydrologist

Job Summary

The incumbent will lead in the execution of activities in the WRAP Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Document and review all available reports and data on water resource assessments in the project area
• Identify the data gaps, collect additional data, and carry out hydrological analysis for assessing river/stream flows and seasonal variability
• Obtain, study, and synthesize background information, including the geology, Hydrogeology, and existing borehole data, to improve the quality of assessment and prepare comprehensive hydrogeological reports
• Conduct a detailed survey of the project area (Water level measurements, condition of the boreholes, usage, and performance where applicable) inspection of the investigated area’s geological, geomorphological, and structural characteristics; verification of existing data and finding
• Overall responsible for the supervision and provision of technical support in water replenishment/recharge activities of the project
• Actively take part in the screening, identification, and selection of potential sites for recharge and storage structures
• Provides strategic support to the Team Lead, Provincial Team Lead, and Project officers as appropriate in other project activities
• When necessary, undertake field visits to monitor project implementation and provide feedback on the project activities
• Assist in making a technical presentation and documentation of interventions
• Facilitate capacity building, awareness raising, and in other project activities

Reporting to:        Team Lead

Grade/Title:          C1

Working Relationships   

Programme

Work Week:        5 days (Monday through Friday) – 40 hrs /week

Work Hours:        0830 hrs to 1715 hrs (with 45 minutes lunch & prayer break)

 Employment Contract:     Short Term (04 Months)

Selection Criteria

Education, Experience & Working Knowledge

• Master’s degree in ecology, natural resources management, hydrology, water management, environmental sciences, environmental planning and related disciplines.
• 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.
• At least five (5) years of working experience in the context of hydro-geological analysis in Water Resources Management.
• Experience in water resource management projects is an important asset;
• Good at the application of MS Office

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills
• Physically fit for traveling/trekking in rugged mountain areas
• Familiarity with social, cultural, and geographical contexts
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implementation of project intervention
• High level of good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to work well under pressure;
• Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies;
• Identifies with the values of the WWF organization, Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• Demonstrates WWF behaviour in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s brand characteristics, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
• Work experience with WWF-Pakistan would be a great asset
• Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams;

WWF- Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to amend this document from time to time, as may be required in the interests of the organization