Hydrologist (flood and drought expert)

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide and has started working in Viet Nam since 1978 with its Representation (Country Office) opened in Ha Noi. At the country level, the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Viet Nam has been serving as the basis for FAO’s works in Viet Nam for the period of 2022-2026. Climate Change Response, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability is one of the four FAO strategic priorities under the CPF. The Country Office (CO), with technical support from RAP GEF team, has successfully mobilized significant resources from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address the issues related to transboundary water, climate change, environment, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam. FAO Vietnam, in partner with the Department of Water Resource Management (DWRM), is formulating the GEF-8 project “Enhancing water security, biodiversity and resilience of livelihoods through integrated water resources management and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam’s Red River basin”, of which the Concept Note has been endorsed by the GEF Secretariat. Reporting Lines The incumbent reports to the Lead Technical Officer of the project and the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Viet Nam, and is put under the daily supervision of the CC-DRR Programme Officer. Technical Focus The Hydrologist will support the hydrological assessment in the context of the project focus, as well as coordination with other consortium members.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall administrative supervision of the SAP Regional Coordinator, the Technical Supervision of the Lead Technical Officers (LTOs) from SAP and RAP, and in collaboration with FAO GEF specialists and the entire PPG team, the Hydrologist (flood and drought expert) will be responsible for: • Collate, analyse and update related document and hydrological - bio-physical information relevant for the management of floods and droughts in the Red River basin; • Collating information on the current baseline policies related to climate change adaptation, in particular nature-based adaptation, in the Red River basin; • Synthesise information on recent and projected impacts of climate change adaptation in the Red River basin; • Contributing, in discussion with other team members and partner institutions, to the recommendation of nature-based solutions in the Red River basin, in particular the selected case study areas; • Participation in field visits and workshops as required throughout the PPG process; • Advisory support to processes of drafting of project documentation and responses to reviews.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Master or specialized degree in a field related to agro-ecology and/or climate change, specifically in Viet Nam; • At least 10 years of relevant work experience and understanding of principles and approaches for the integration of water, environmental and social considerations in smallholder-dominated agricultural landscapes; • Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken; • National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge of and familiarity with all relevant agro-ecological developments in Viet Nam; • Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with multiple institutional actors in diverse sectors and at diverse levels; • Proven capacity to conduct fieldwork and ability to work in teams and establish working relationships central and local government institutions and civil society organizations; • Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet); • Strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills; • Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations); • Strong analytical and report writing skills; • Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.