• Position:                                   Senior Flood & Drought Policy Analyst

    Duty Location:                          Kabul, Afghanistan

    Summary

    U.S. based non-governmental organization, is working in Afghanistan providing assistance to various national government ministries, including the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) under the auspices of the USAID-funded Human Resources and Logistics (HRLS) program. Within the scope of the HRLS Task Order,  provides assistance to the Technical Secretariat of the Afghanistan Supreme Council for Water Affairs Management (SCWAM) as well as the Ministry of Energy & Water in the development of policies and strategies to support the planning, development and management of the water resources of Afghanistan. The MEW is responsible for managing, maintaining, and building water-related infrastructure projects.

    The successful candidate provides research, analysis and develops Afghanistan flood and drought policies for a coalition of Afghanistan water resources development and management agencies under the umbrella of the Technical Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Water Affairs Management of Afghanistan (TS – SCWAM).

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Lead the development of Afghanistan flood & drought policies including analysis of regulatory, financial, and institutional issues;
    • Work closely with the SCWAM TS technical working groups to ensure timely completion of the Flood & Drought policies within established timeframes and budget guidelines based on a participatory process and a stakeholder-driven approach;
    • Coordinates efforts of the water-related line ministries, consultants and other partners including the donor community in the successful completion of flood and drought policies; and
      • Produces internal and external project-related communications. Prepare information and educational materials for use in print and on the web. Prepare flood and drought policy documents, including written reports and make presentations for technical and general audiences.
        1. Principles and practices of water resources policies and strategies applicable to planning, and development of flood and drought policies and guidelines;
        2. Principles, theories and practices of climatology, hydrology and other natural sciences applicable to development of flood & drought policies and guidelines of Afghanistan;
        3. Advances and trends in development of flood & drought policies and guidelines applicable to Afghanistan.
        1. Gather, analyze and interpret technical data pertaining to water resources and environmental issues; conduct studies, reviews and evaluations to form accurate conclusions and projections; use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
        2. Understand and evaluate watershed management methods; understand and interpret pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of governmental and non-governmental organizations and officials, donor community, and the general public; operate effectively in a team environment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
        3. Evaluate, interpret and integrate findings, models and statistical data from multiple, complex research studies and investigations and draw sound conclusions regarding their short- and long-term implications for the water industry in general and Afghanistan in particular;
        4. Evaluate mitigation and adaptation strategies and evaluate their promise for utilization in Afghanistan;
        5. Present technical, scientific research findings and data clearly, concisely and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences;
        6. Interpret laws and regulations and identify their impacts on Afghanistan Water Sector Strategy;
        7. Plan and organize projects in collaboration with others;
        8. Develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with the SCWAM TS, executives and managers, officials of other public and private agencies, scientists and representatives of Afghanistan water sector industry.
        1. Advanced degree (M.S., a PhD is preferred) in water resources and environmental science or a closely related field with emphasis of watershed management, hydrology, climate change, and data management;
        2. Minimum of 20 years of responsible experience as it applies to water resources planning and management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
        3. A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or an equivalent is an advantage.

    Minimum Requirements

    1. Advanced degree (M.S., a PhD is preferred) in water resources and environmental science or a closely related field with emphasis of watershed management, hydrology, climate change, and data management;
    2. Minimum of 20 years of responsible experience as it applies to water resources planning and management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
    3. A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or an equivalent is an advantage.