Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Mid level – LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Engineering
Environment
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
Documentation and Information Management
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-10-01
Job categories Engineering, Water Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/28904
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Duration One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability’
Application period 18-Sep-2024 to 01-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
The Lead Water Engineer (Hydrogeologist) will be responsible for the below tasks and responsibilities.
Groundwater Source Assessment
Drilling supervision
Knowledge management
Monitoring and Progress Control
Groundwater Source Assessment
Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
Define the preliminary well profile;
Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.
Drilling Supervision
Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.
Knowledge Management
Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.
Monitoring and progress control
A short monthly report on progress on monitoring system implementation, field-testing, and modeling.
A report on field-testing of the aquifer.
Monthly progress reports.
Impact of Results
The Lead Water Engineer (Hydrogeologist) directly impacts on achievement of UNOPS ETMCO project results by ensuring Improved efficiency in delivery of infrastructure projects related to groundwater assessment and drilling technology; High quality design documents for ground water well and reporting Improved staff capacity
Groundwater Source Assessment
Drilling supervision
Knowledge management
Monitoring and Progress Control
Groundwater Source Assessment
Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
Define the preliminary well profile;
Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.
Drilling Supervision
Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.
Knowledge Management
Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.
Monitoring and progress control
A short monthly report on progress on monitoring system implementation, field-testing, and modeling.
A report on field-testing of the aquifer.
Monthly progress reports.
Impact of Results
Improved efficiency in delivery of infrastructure projects related to groundwater assessment and drilling technology;
High quality design documents for ground water well and reporting
Improved staff capacity
Groundwater Source Assessment
Drilling supervision
Knowledge management
Monitoring and Progress Control
Groundwater Source Assessment
Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
Define the preliminary well profile;
Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.
Drilling Supervision
Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.
Knowledge Management
Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.
Monitoring and progress control
A short monthly report on progress on monitoring system implementation, field-testing, and modeling.
A report on field-testing of the aquifer.
Monthly progress reports.
Impact of Results
Improved efficiency in delivery of infrastructure projects related to groundwater assessment and drilling technology;
High quality design documents for ground water well and reporting
Improved staff capacity
Groundwater Source Assessment
Drilling supervision
Knowledge management
Monitoring and Progress Control
Groundwater Source Assessment
Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
Define the preliminary well profile;
Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.
Drilling Supervision
Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.
Knowledge Management
Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.
Monitoring and progress control
A short monthly report on progress on monitoring system implementation, field-testing, and modeling.
A report on field-testing of the aquifer.
Monthly progress reports.
Impact of Results
Improved efficiency in delivery of infrastructure projects related to groundwater assessment and drilling technology;
High quality design documents for ground water well and reporting
Improved staff capacity
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree (first level) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years experience experience in groundwater exploration, resource determination, and management is required.
At least two (2) years of experience in aquifer yield determination and groundwater flow modeling, with good experience in water well drilling technology is required.
Experience in one of the following fields would be a significant asset: Implementation of field program for water network groundwater/aquifer modeling software, and capacity building, and experience in developing and presenting training materials
Language
Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.