Yemen: Hydrology, Water and GIS Expert

Jul 10, 2022 | United Nations Human Settlements Programme
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The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

UN-Habitat established presence in Yemen in 2018. Since then, UN-Habitat has supported the local authroities and people of Yemen to develop Rapid City and Neighbourhood Profiling for 8 cities (Sana, Aden, Taiz, Sada’a, Ma’arib, Al-Huta, Marib and Zinzibar). The city profiling reflects on the context of Yemen that is suffering from protracted armed conflict since 2015. It includes an analysis on the damage assessment and effect of war on the political, social and economic conditions. The profiling feeds into the national and city recovery plan.

UN-Habitat Yemen is also focusing on helping the most vulnerable, most affected population in a number of cities to rehabilitate damaged housing and community infrastructure facilities and systems; starting with Al-Hudaydah and expanding to other most affected cities, with the aim to provide safe, adequate and dignified living conditions. Given the huge influx of IDPs to urban settings looking for safe heaven, they usually lose their Housing, Land and Property documentations, hence UN-Habitat and GLTN is working jointly with UNCHR, and UN Women to start an initiative to increase Access for Women to HLP rights.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Country Programme of Yemen or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer-National hydrology / Integrated Water Resource Management / GIS expert Yemen GCF readiness project will be responsible for the following duties:

To support conducting hydrology / IWRM-related assessments / studies as part of a climate change vulnerability assessment in the field and to support capacity strengthening activities in Yemen, including:

  • In the field roll-out of a capacity strengthening / training package to enable sub-national authorities (Lahj and Aden governorates) and key actors in the water sector, including government and non-governmental actors, to conduct hydrology / IWRM-related assessments / studies as part of a climate change vulnerability assessment in the Tuban delta and to support adaptation planning
  • Support in-the-field development of a data collection system for the government and Aden and Lahj governorates
  • Support the international water / IWRM expert with the development of hydrology / IWRM-related assessment tools, methods and templates for the Tuban delta

The consultant will be directly working with:

  • Team leader
  • International Water / IWRM strategy expert
  • National climate change vulnerability assessment specialist
  • National / local governance experts for Aden and Lahj

And coordinate with:

- International climate change expert

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
  • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 - 80

Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in

  • Bachelor’s degree in water science and management / hydrology or any related field such as environmental studies
  • Master’s degree in water science and management / hydrology or any related field such as environmental studies is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience after receipt of the required academic qualification in the relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting hydrology / IWRM-related assessments / studies and planning is required
  • Demonstrated experience in using GIS applications is required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting an ESIA is an advantage
  • Proficiency in computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet, Microsoft access and other applications is required.
  • Experience in establishing inter-relationships with counterparts and organizations is desirable.
  • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills is desirable.
  • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team is desirable.
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic, both oral and written, is required.

Area(s) of expertise

Energy and environment

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in water science and management / hydrology

Competencies and values

For full details of this position, please see the link provided.