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Vacancy id VAC-9868
Job title VAC-9868 Hydro-Database Specialist
Location Riyadh
Apply by 22-Jun-2023
Start date 01-Jul-2023
Duration 6 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Master's in computer science or related fields or other closely related field (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 7 year/s of demonstrable relevant hydro-database design/construction/maintenance experience (desirable).
Geographical experience Minimum of 7 year/s of experience in Middle East (desirable).
Languages Fluent in English (desirable).
 Fluent in Arabic (essential).

Job description

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Overview of position

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has the mandate to supervise the water sector, and manage and protect the natural water resources of the Kingdom. To carry out this mandate, the ministry has completed many water resources studies, prepared the National Water Strategy (NWS) and related water regulations, and initiated a comprehensive Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) plan along with other initiatives that ensure the sustainability of water resources and high quality of water supply.Our client has an agreement with MEWA to provide MEWA with technical assistance in its capacity development to carry out its mandate.

Our client is looking for a qualified and competent international expert to work as a Water Information Management Specialist in our client project team at MEWA.
Role objectives

Scope of Work 

  • The Hydro-Database Specialist shall carry the overall responsibility of supporting MEWA to successfully complete specific water resources projects and capacity development in the field of hydro-database construction and maintenance. 

The key areas of work and responsibilities under this TOR include:

  • Supervise the design, construction, and maintenance of a corporate hydro-database for MEWA.

  • Develop standards for hydro-data input/output compatible with MEWA’s data collection and analysis requirements.

  • Support hydro-database compatibility with the NWIMS and hydro-software. 

  • Participate in the generation of QA/QC procedures for hydro-data collected by or for MEWA.

  • Review of TOR’s of MEWA’s water studies for water data compatibility with the corporate hydro-database requirements.

  • Generate regular reports on the water data updates and the database status. 

  • Participate in capacity development of MEWA staff to advanced levels of proficiency in hydro-database development and maintenance.

  • Participate in MEWA’s and our client technical seminars, workshops and training programs.

  • Prepare Terms Of Reference (TOR) for MEWA’s water resources-related projects. 
Project reporting

This role reports to the client's CTA and DRR.
Key competencies

  • Achieve Results: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact 

  • Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems 

  • Learn Continuously: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences

  • Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands 

  • Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results

  • Engage and Partner: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration

  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity 
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • Solid experience in providing policy advice and advocacy to the government agencies to enhance national and sectoral policies.

  • Substantial experience in leading teams of national and international experts, and working in a multi-cultural environment.

  • Relevant experience in water information  is an advantage. · 

  • Good advocacy and communications skills and demonstrated report writing skills.

  • Communication Teamwork
Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.