Hydrogeology Advisor
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UNOPS is hiring a Hydrogeology Advisor in Nairobi to independently manage hydrogeology projects and provide technical guidance on groundwater and water resource management. The role is a one-year retainer contract, renewable based on performance, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. Candidates need a Master's degree and at least seven years of relevant experience.
- Senior-level technical advisory role in hydrogeology and applied geology
- One-year retainer contract, renewable based on performance
- Requires Master's degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience
- Home-based duty station with full-time working hours
- Involves groundwater modelling, GIS, and stakeholder engagement
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- Hydrogeology Advisor
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- Nairobi
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- Job summary
- The Hydrogeology Advisor acts as a seasoned professional who independently manages projects and programs related to hydrogeology, adapting existing policies and approaches to meet emerging needs in water resource management
- Min Qualification:
- Masters
Experience
- Level:
- Senior level
- Length:
- 7 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- on the subject.
- Desired
- Ph.D./Doctorate/Post Doctorate with 7 years of relevant experience.
- in groundwater modelling in the engineering sector, including
- in statistical methods, numerical methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related geoservices, statistics applied to environmental engineering, contaminant modelling, and remediation methods
- Desired
- in risk assessment of water systems.
- in teaching, conducting applied research, and/or capacity building in the hydrogeological or applied geology sectors.
- Author or co-author of articles published in international journals or proceedings of international conferences in the hydrogeological or applied geology sectors.
- Language
Requirements
Duty Station(s)
Home based.
Contract Type
ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer.
Duration
One year initially, renewable based on satisfactory performance and budget availability
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the candidate provides authoritative technical advice and design support, supervises junior professional personnel, and solves complex problems by applying existing rules and best practices in hydrogeology and applied geology. The specialist is responsible for a specific portfolio of work, ensuring reliable service delivery and contributing to the development and implementation of sustainable water management strategies.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Technical Expertise
Provide specialist technical advice and design support in hydrogeology and applied geology.
Guide the team in resolving geological, hydrogeological, and geomorphological challenges.
Support sustainable environmental resource management, particularly groundwater resources.
Contribute to decision-support systems for optimal allocation and conservation of natural resources.
2. Monitoring and Reporting
Actively engage with the WASH team and all relevant stakeholders on data collection and modeling.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of implementation plan progress.
Prepare and submit to the Senior Project Manager, as requested, reports summarizing the progress of tasks, risks, issues, and any other pertinent information.
Work closely with the Senior Project Manager in responding to emerging project needs.
3. Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Building
Coach and train project personnel in the modelling of dominant hydrogeological processes for design and/or planning/monitoring purposes.
Ensure the highest standards of knowledge management, including quality assurance and complete archiving of work.
Contribute to the implementation phase of projects by highlighting challenges and providing feedback to support continuous improvement.
Provide training and facilitate knowledge transfer to UNOPS and stakeholder personnel.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and organizational knowledge building.
4. Personnel Management
Assist the Senior Project Manager from a technical perspective in delivering projects that include hydrogeological components.
Assist the Project Executive in coordinating the technical work of the team, providing technical supervision and coaching during the implementation phase.
Support the attraction, retention, and development of personnel with the skills and competencies required to ensure optimum performance, providing guidance to enable responsible, effective, and efficient performance.
Ensure that the principles of human rights, gender equity, peace, voice, accountability, "do no harm," and aid effectiveness are integrated into all activities
Required
Master's degree or equivalent with 7 years of relevant
Required
A minimum of 7 years of relevant
English, fluent
This is a unique opportunity to apply specialized hydrogeological expertise to critical water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the Horn of Africa. The role offers the chance to independently manage significant technical aspects, provide authoritative guidance, and contribute to sustainable environmental resource management, directly impacting community well-being and regional development within a leading UN organization
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