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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 Geophysical Specialist shall carry the overall responsibility of supporting MEWA to successfully complete specific water resources projects and capacity development in geophysical studies for groundwater, surface water, and dam construction.
- The key areas of work and responsibilities under this TOR include:
- Perform comprehensive analysis of geophysical data collected for groundwater exploration in the Arabian Shield.
- Evaluate geophysical data quality collected by consulting companies.
- Plan and conduct geophysical surveys for small water resources studies.
- Review of geophysical reports prepared by or for MEWA.
- Participate in capacity development of MEWA staff to advanced levels of proficiency in geophysics.
- Participate in MEWA’s and our client’s 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
- Professionalism Planning & Organizing
- Communication Teamwork