United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Water Engineer.

UNOPS is a UN organisation dedicated to helping people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Desk review of available data
• Define scope of field study to be undertaken and size of the opening and location of cross drainage structure
• Minimise modification to the natural drainage pattern
• Determine the HFL and/or design flood in line with design requirements
• Field inspection and assessment of the existing drainage structures for condition and suitability
• Identification of new sites where drainage structures are required
• Map the major drainage channels and estimate respective catchment areas
• Collect data from the meteorological section in the water resources department
• Estimate flow rates in major water courses
• Make design recommendations with regard to size and type of drainage structures, including culverts/drifts/bridge abutment
• Photos, sketches or marked up drawings to support data
• Final report of findings and recommendations
• Produce any appropriate documentation identified by the project manager
• Contribute to the project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project
• Provide training and knowledge transfer where required
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt for development planning and knowledge building

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master degree or equivalent) in Hydrological Engineering or Water Resources Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrological Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with two years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of the  educational  requirement outlined above
• Seven years, minimum, of experience with five years, minimum, of specific experience in relevant hydrological or water resource engineering area
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Krio and/or other local languages is an advantage

To apply and for more information, click here.

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