Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert
Contribute to flood risk assessment and urban resilience planning.
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Overview
Contribute to flood risk assessment and urban resilience planning.
You have:
- Master's degree in Hydrology, Climate Science, Water Resource Engineer or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in hydrologic modelling and storm water management.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in urban flooding, groundwater, or early warning systems.
- Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
Description
About the position
The Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert will contribute to flood risk assessment and urban resilience planning. The role includes collecting localized flood related data in urban areas, assessing vulnerability to populations and infrastructure, supporting the project team as needed, and assisting in the development of digital maps identifying vulnerability and risk thresholds.
Main responsibilities:
- Collect, verify and report urban water and risk data.
- Support field activities, including stakeholder engagement, awareness raising events, and communication activities Assist international counterparts during field missions.
- Contribute to the development digital maps, risk communication tools, and aligned project collateral.
Requirements
Desired experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Hydrology, Climate Science, Water Resource Engineer or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in hydrologic modelling and storm water management.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in urban flooding, groundwater, or early warning systems.
- Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with flood risk assessment techniques? | This question assesses your direct experience related to the main responsibilities of the role. | Highlight your specific methodologies and tools you've used in past projects. |
| How have you engaged stakeholders in your previous projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to community involvement and communication strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What digital mapping tools have you used in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project related to urban flooding that you managed. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to assess vulnerability in urban areas? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you developed risk communication tools in past projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a donor-funded project you've worked on? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does data collection play in developing urban resilience strategies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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