Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The PMU will be headed by the Project Coordination Specialist (PCS). The Hydrologist will report directly to the Project Coordination Specialist. The PMU will operate under the overall guidance of the National Project Director (NPD) — as assigned by MoEWRI. The Hydrologist will work closely with the Civil Engineer and Meteorologist.
The Hydrologist will provide technical expertise on hydrological monitoring, modelling, and analysis for assessing GLOF risks and implementing EcoDRR flood mitigation measures. The role includes support for the installation and maintenance of hydrological instruments, flood modelling, and integration of hydrological data into early warning systems.
Conduct hydrological assessments and manage hydrological data and modelling:
- Analyse hydrological regimes of target glacial lakes and downstream catchments.
- Contribute to hazard mapping and modelling.
- Support risk assessments for engineering designs.
- Process, validate, and archive hydrological datasets.
- Support DHM in the development of models for flood forecasting and scenario development.
- Support the integration of hydrological data into EWS.
Install and maintain monitoring systems:
- Oversee the deployment and calibration of hydrological equipment in mountain catchments.
- Ensure regular data collection and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot field monitoring challenges.
Build capacity of partners:
- Train government and local partners in hydrological monitoring and data management, including on the long-term operation and maintenance of hydrological monitoring stations and equipment.
- Support development of data protocols and guidelines.
Contribute to knowledge products and reporting:
- Draft technical notes, maps, and reports on hydrological aspects.
- Contribute to donor reports and lessons learned, documenting success stories and case studies on effective hydrological practices.
Oversight, monitoring and reporting:
- Oversee hydrological interventions, verifying quality of materials, techniques, and final finishes.
- Certify completion and quality of works related to the installation and operation of hydrological equipment, ensuring documentation is in place for payments, handovers, and audit requirements.
- Maintain equipment records, compile periodic technical reports, and provide updates to PMU/PIU in line with UNDP/GoN/GCF standards.
- Ensure that all project data and information on physical and financial progress related to hydrological equipment are duly maintained transparently, expediently, and effectively in line with UNDP rules and regulations.
- Contribute to annual workplans and budgeting within the PMU as related to hydrological systems, applying adaptive management principles.
- Monitor the progress of hydrological works according to annual work plan, ensuring that targets are fully met and the reporting requirements are fulfilled.
- Contribute to the inclusion of hydrological equipment and flood risk in Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
- Monitor contractors’ compliance with safeguards at the field level in close coordination with concerned officials.
- Incorporate GESI considerations in hydrological assessments and modelling, ensuring that water resource planning and management reflect the differentiated needs and vulnerabilities of women, men, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups.
- Promote inclusive participation in water management processes by engaging women’s groups, indigenous peoples, and disadvantaged communities in discussions on water use, allocation, and climate resilience strategies.
- Ensure accessibility of hydrological data and information, including translating technical findings into user-friendly formats (local languages, visual aids, community radio, etc.) to reach diverse groups equitably.
- Apply sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data (SADDD) in water-related risk assessments (e.g., floods, droughts) to identify differential impacts and inform inclusive adaptation measures.
- Synthesize the inputs provided by the team (PIU/PMU) and ensure timely delivery of outputs and preparation of reports
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Job Specification
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is required.
- University Degree (bachelor’s degree) in Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related filed will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Experience:
- A minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in hydrology.
Required skills:
- Proficiency in computer applications like MS Word, Excel and PPT
- Strong knowledge of hydrological processes and modelling.
- Experience with GIS, remote sensing, and flood modelling software.
- Experience in field hydrological monitoring.
- Knowledge of hydrometeorological early warning systems
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
- At least 4 years of experience in the field of Hydrology after Masters degree is preferred.
- Experience working with UNDP, GCF, or other donor-funded projects, particularly in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction.
- Knowledge of environmental and climate change issues in Nepal, including GLOFs, Eco-DRR, and early warning systems.
- Experience working in glacial/mountain hydrology.
- Experience in preparing of Terms of Reference (ToR) and procurement related documents.
- Knowledge on specifications of the hydro-meteorological equipment, hydrological and hydraulic modeling software
Required Languages:
- Fluency in English and Nepali is required.
- Knowledge of any other national language will be an asset.
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