Cambodia: Junior Water Resources Management Specialist
Jun 8, 2017
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Winrock International
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Position Summary:
The Junior Water Resources Management Specialist will provide technical assistance to the project at the direction of the Team Leader/Senior Water Resources Management Specialist for this anticipated 4-year pilot project that will create a stakeholder-driven water security improvement process in Cambodia, under the USAID-funded Sustainable Water Partnership.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Junior Water Resources Management Specialist will technically support the following activities:
- Analyzing how key risks and vulnerabilities may impact Cambodia's water security
- Defining potential water security implementation activities and locations with wide implications for Cambodian water security challenges
- Mapping the relevant stakeholders and engaging their participation in the decision-making and implementation process
- Performing an options analysis allowing stakeholders and decision-makers to identify and specific water management actions for reducing water security risks
- Supporting and monitoring the implementation of agreed-upon water security measures
Qualifications and Background:
Education: Degree in a water related field, such as engineering, hydrology, natural resource management /forestry science
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of work experience within the water sector, including with water resource assessment/analysis and management efforts
- Experience working with local water sector stakeholders in Cambodia and preferably some experience in providing training and capacity building
- Experience related to fieldwork in rural areas
Skills/Knowledge:
- Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times
- Working knowledge of basic computer programs, including MS Office Suite
Other:
- Ability to travel up to 50% in the field as necessary