VAC-56298 Hydrology & Surface Water Expert (Roster - Multiple Locations)

Eligibility & Background

What is your highest qualification? *

How many total years of professional experience do you have in hydrology, surface water, water resources, modelling, or related technical areas? *

How many years of experience do you have in senior technical, advisory, modelling, or project lead roles? *

Please briefly describe one senior, lead, advisory or project leadership role you held, including your title, organisation/client, scope of responsibility, and who you advised or reported to. *

Have you worked on surface water, watershed, river basin, or water resources assessments? *

Role-Specific Technical Screening

Which areas best reflect your technical experience? *

Which modelling or technical tools have you used professionally? *

Have you worked in arid, semi-arid, desert, or water-scarce environments? *

Have you supported IWRM, SDG6, water allocation, or national water planning assignments? *

Have you worked with government water authorities, river basin organisations, UN agencies, IFIs, or consulting firms? *

Language & Regional Experience

What is your English proficiency level? *

What is your Arabic proficiency level? *

Have you worked in the Middle East, GCC, or comparable water-scarce contexts? *

Please list countries where you have worked on hydrology, surface water, or water resources assignments. *

Salary expectations & Contract Preferences

What is your current gross monthly compensation? Please specify currency and whether it is salary, consultancy fee, or total package. *

What is your expected gross monthly compensation for an international assignment? Please specify currency and assumptions, if any. *

Would your expected compensation differ for on-site, hybrid, or remote assignments? If yes, please explain briefly. *

Are there any non-salary considerations that are important for your decision, such as accommodation, schooling, family relocation, travel cycles, insurance, or leave arrangements? *

Technical Depth - Own Experience Only

Describe one hydrology, surface water, watershed, or water resources assignment you personally led or substantially contributed to. Include tools used and the decision your work informed (please answer in 150-250 words only). *

Describe your experience working with hydrological models, GIS, remote sensing, hydro-databases, or water data systems (please answer in 150-250 words only). *

Give an example of how you translated technical water analysis into policy, planning, or operational recommendations (please answer in 150-250 words only). *

Authenticity Declaration

I confirm all narrative responses reflect my own professional experience and are written in my own words. Generic, copied or AI-generated responses will be subjected to further clarification during screening.& shortlisted candidates may be asked to discuss their examples in an interview or technical validation call. *

Deployment & Mobility Preferences

Are you open to international assignments as part of this roster? *

Which regions or countries would you particularly prefer or be willing to work in? *

Are there any regions or countries where you would not be willing or able to work? *

What are any visa and / or work permits restrictions we should be aware of? *

This roster may support assignments across multiple regions, including the Middle East (e.g. Saudi Arabia), Africa, Asia, and other locations. Would you be open to assignments in these regions? *

Are you available for relocation-based assignments of 6-12 months or longer, if required? *

If your above answer was “Case-by-case”/ “Depends on assignment”, please briefly explain the key factors that would influence your decision. *

Are there any practical considerations that may affect relocation or travel, such as notice period, visa/work authorisation, family obligations, schooling, caregiving, or medical considerations? *

What is your earliest availability to start a new assignment after receiving a confirmed offer? *

What assignment models are you open to? (multiple choice) *