INTERNATIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

P.O. Box 2075, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tel: 94-11-2787404, 2784080, Fax: 94-11-2786854, E-mail: work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org

Internet Home Page: http://www.iwmi.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW – FIELD HYDROLOGY

(Ethiopia)

IWMI seeks to recruit a well qualified Post Doctoral Fellow in Field Hydrology to
participate in a Challenge Program on Water and Food project located in the Nile Basin
that focuses on integrated rainwater management strategies, technologies, institutions and
policies. S/he will work in an inter-disciplinary team that will consider the impact of rain
water management technologies and strategies on catchment hydrology - the downstream
and groundwater impacts as well as evaporation and transpiration – at different locations
within the Nile Basin, with the ultimate aim of evaluating water allocation and water
productivity implications.

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific

organization engaged in research and capacity building activities for developing
countries. Our mission is to overcome poverty through the better management of land
and water resources. Working with diverse partners and supported by the Consultative
Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), IWMI seeks to translate its
research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, resource managers
and poor rural communities. IWMI is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and has regional
offices located in 12 countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Location:
The position will be based in IWMI East Africa and Nile Basin Office in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia and reports to the Senior Researcher – Hydrology and Water Resources.

Job Purpose:
This position will coordinate and implement hydrological field studies conducted to
obtain primary data relating to the impacts of different rainwater management
technologies on hydrological fluxes and water productivity at different locations in the
Nile Basin.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide expertise in hydrology with particular experience in hydrological processes in
agricultural fields and how they scale up within river basins.
• Carry out field research that includes:
o The design of the research
o Hydrologic data collection, including the design and installation of water flux
monitoring networks
o Quality control of data
o Analysis, modeling and interpretation of field data
• Communicate results through research reports, journal articles, seminar papers and
other scientific manuscripts as well as through seminars and workshops.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team to interpret across disciplines to better understand
implications of changes on livelihoods and environment; and to communicate these
insights to a range of stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:
The following outlines the attributes required and the criteria against which applications
will be assessed.
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL
• A Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydrochemistry, Soil Science or
Hydrogeology
Experience: ESSENTIAL
• Experience in hydrology and hydrological flux
measurements including installation and operation of field
instruments (e.g. weather stations, piezometers, rain gauges, flow
gauges, bowen-ratio, soil moisture equipment etc.).
• Experience of hydro-chemical techniques for evaluating
hydrological flow pathways would be an advantage.
• Experience in the quality control, interpretation and analyses
of field data and modeling hydrological processes.
Knowledge, ESSENTIAL
Skills & • Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
Abilities:
• Knowledge of hydrologic implications of agricultural
practices
• Competence in quantitative applied research methods, and
strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy, with skills in handling and quality
controlling large volumes of data and hydrological process
modeling.
• Good communication and writing skills, with a good
command of both oral and written English

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 • Demonstrated ability to prepare project documents and
research publications. A record of relevant peer-reviewed
publications is a major advantage.
• Ability to effectively establish priorities, plan, organize and
monitor own work in an interdisciplinary and multiple task
environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and
maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-
cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity.
• Previous working experience in developing countries is an
advantage.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, with both local
and international partners.

Salaries and Benefits:

Post doctoral contracts are available for two years and are non-renewable. IWMI salaries
are competitive with those of similar international institutions and offer a range of
benefits including housing and utilities allowance, vehicle allowance, education
allowance, annual home leave, health insurance package and shipping assistance.

How to Apply:
To apply for this post:

• Complete application form http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/About_IWMI/Vacancies/

• Attach your résumé.
• Attach a letter of application, which specifically addresses the selection criteria
outlined previously; include the names and addresses of 3 referees who may be
contacted if you are shortlisted.
• Submit online.

If you do not receive an automatic acknowledgement email within 24 hours of sending

your application, then contact: The Human Resources Office, IWMI, P.O. Box 2075,
Colombo, Sri Lanka; Email: work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org

We will begin reviewing applications after 31 March 2010 – or until the position is
filled.

Schedule for Selection Process:

There may be telephone interviews for short-listed candidates during mid April 2010 and
selection interviews will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka or in Africa during April/May
2010. Although these dates may be subject to change, it would be useful if candidates
could be available around these dates.

For further information visit IWMI - http://www.iwmi.org

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IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender
and nationality.