Rwanda Water resources Board Hydraulic/Flood Modeling Specialist Jobs
Rwanda Water resources Board Hydraulic/Flood Modeling Specialist Jobs
Job DescriptionDevelopment and updates of hydraulic and flood models in various catchment areas for hydraulic structure design and flood forecasting (HEC RAS, MIKE), Integration of hydraulic and flood models to water allocation and planning, Hydraulic and flood models parameterization and calibration using field data, literature, and remote sensing so that they can represent current/ planned water resources conditions, Contribution in the review of hydraulic structure design (Dams, Bridges, Culvert, Hydropower, Weirs, Dykes, Critical road sections, etc) from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc, Analysis of hydraulic and flood models output and elaboration of recommendations based on those outputs, Hydraulic and flood modeling support to all technical divisions, Data compilation and preparation for hydraulic and flood models, Documentation of preferred hydraulic and flood models selected by the board knowledge management system, Hydraulic and flood models dissemination and sharing to general public especially to investors, Publication and sharing of important key insights, lessons and expertise, Contribution to regular updating of water portal tool box related to hydraulics and floods, Work with other technical divisions on flood risk and landslide mapping,
Work with other technical divisions on defining suitable location of artificial water storage, Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors
Job Profile
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology, Flood Management, Hydro informatics or Water Resources Engineering with five (5) years of relevant working experience; or
Master's Degree in Hydrology, Flood Management, Hydro informatics or Water Resources Engineering with one (1) year of relevant working experience.
Required Competencies & Key Technical Skills
Knowledge in hydrology and flood modelling;
Knowledge in hydraulic modeling with experience of river, road, drainage works;
Knowledge in flood protection structures and approaches (dams, dikes and other hydraulic structures);
Knowledge using hydrodynamic model for 1D/2D modeling such as HEC RAS, Tuflow, LISEM and Info works, etc. and GIS tools;
Ability to effectively understand, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative
information collected from the field;
Resource management skills;
Analytical skills;
Problem solving skills;
Decision making skills;
Time management skills;
Risk management skills;
Results oriented;
Digital literacy skills;
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and / or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
How to Apply
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