MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
LESOTHO LOWLANDS WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PHASE III
VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF HYDROLOGIST
The Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project Phase III (LLWDP III) invites applications from suitably qualified Lesotho nationals for the position of Hydrologist.
1. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
The Hydrologist will work for the PIU to oversee ground water resources Assessment, Development and Management.
2. PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Assess the availability and sustainability of water supplies.
2. Evaluate water demand and allocation in the project area.
3. Undertake data collection and analysis to measure water levels, flow rates, and quality parameters in rivers, lakes, groundwater systems, and other water bodies.
4. Participates in the development of water management plans and policies.
5. Undertake modelling and forecasting for the behaviour of water systems.
6. Assess the potential impacts of construction activities, effects of land use changes, and possible pollution of water resources and the surrounding environment.
7. Examine the interactions between water and ecosystems.
8. Contribute towards assessing vulnerabilities, developing adaptation strategies, and mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources in the project area.
9. Develop the catchment management plan for Hololo catchment including all its sub-catchments.
10. Undertake bi-annual biophysical monitoring of Hololo River and all its tributaries
11. Participate in development of the budget for the LLWDP III
12. Establish and train community catchment structures
13. Develop monthly and quarterly hydrology reports.
3. CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
2. Effective communication and negotiation skills
3. Stakeholder Management skills
4. Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work under-pressure
4. GENERIC COMPETENCIES
• Honesty, Integrity and good work Ethic
• Citizen/Customer Orientation
• Computer Literacy
5. DURATION
The duration of the assignment is THREE (3) YEARS.
6. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s degree in Hydrology or Water Resources Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the water resources management field
OR
2. Degree in Hydrology or Water Resources Engineering or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the water resources management field.
7. SUBMISSIONS
Applications including a covering letter, CV and certified copies of certificates and transcripts must be addressed to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project Phase III, LNDC Development House Block D Level 6 & 9, P.O. Box 13250, Maseru 100. Interested candidates must hand-deliver their applications to the Human Resources and Administration Office, at Level 6 or email them to [email protected] by Friday, 24 January 2024 at 12:00 noon. For further enquiries, please contact the Human Resources and Administration Office, Level 6 or call (+266) 58861111.