Accountable to: Director, ICPAC
Division/Department: Climate Application
Program / Project Number: IGAD – IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, Nairobi Kenya.
Location of assignment: IGAD/ICPAC Office, Nairobi
Nationalities eligible to apply: Appropriately qualified applicants from countries in the IGAD Region are eligible to apply;
Expected Start Date: 1st August 2018
Duration of the Assignment: The contract is for a period of 5 years, renewable at the end of period, based on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Overall Purpose
To provide overall coordination of the implementation and leading of ICPAC activities related to applications of climate products and services needed by the water resources and related sectors
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the Implementation and lead ICPAC activities related to applications of climate products and services needed by the water resources and related sectors.
Conduct gaps and needs assessment.
Co-ordinate the development of regional strategies for enhanced applications of climate products and services in water resources risks assessment and management.
Provide impacts of observed climate conditions and forecasts on regional hydrological systems on decadal, monthly, seasonal time scales and any other relevant time scales.
Co-ordinate capacity building activities related to applications of climate products and services in water resources risks assessment and management.
Co-ordinate ICPAC’s regional programmes for improving meteorological and hydrological observations and database management.
Prepare plans for assessing and mapping the impacts of climate change/ variability to water resources potential to build scenarios for future adaptation and mitigation strategies
Co-ordinate the development and use of climate information systems in hydrological forecasting and water resources management practices including decision support tools (systems).
Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports as required by ICPAC.
Coordinate generation of downscaled tailored climate products, relevant hydro meteorological applications including generation of large basins seasonal regional water risks outlooks based on seasonal climate outlooks and other related products.
And any other related activities assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Master of Science Degree in Hydrology, Water Resources or other related fields
Five (5) years of working experience in hydrological or water resources modelling
Good knowledge of computer applications in hydrology and water resources
Key Skills and Competencies
Good communication skills both oral and written
Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise and meaningful manner
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Fluency in English
Knowledge of French is an advantage
