Research Officer - Water Resources

International Water Management Institute
Location: Kathmandu
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2017-03-22 Deadline: 2017-04-09
  • Location : Kathmandu
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Master’s degree in hydrology/hydrogeology and/or water resources engineering.
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Research and Development
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of catchment-scale hydrological models such as SWAT.
  • Knowledge of ecosystem services modeling is an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and database management.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Well-developed personal organization and priority setting skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to function independently.
  • Ability to deliver on time.
  • Ability to interact effectively with officials in other agencies.
  • Ability to travel to remote areas on extended field trips.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

  • Master’s degree in hydrology/hydrogeology and/or water resources engineering.
  • Experience in field monitoring.

Desirable:

  • Experience in working with Regional Climate Models (RCMs), groundwater monitoring and modelling, and computer programming.

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Organization Summary

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. It is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with regional offices across Asia and Africa. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a real impact on poverty reduction, food security and ecosystem health. IWMI is a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Shree Durbar, Pulchowk Lalitpur 3
Organization Size 1-10
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