The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is looking for a competent, self-motivated, and dynamic candidate to join IWMI’s office in New Delhi, India as Research Officer – Water Resource Management.

The Research officer – Water Resource Management will provide scientific and technical support to the ongoing multiple CGIAR Research Initiatives, ICAR-IWMI workplan and bilateral projects. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of hydrological modelling tools, climate smart agricultural water management and geospatial data analysis. Working with the project management as well as with other CGIAR colleagues and national and international partners, the research officer will be part of a multi-national and multidisciplinary team that is contributing towards building resilience and mitigating environmental impacts in India’s agri-food systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Researcher in Water Resources and the Country Representative to:
• Implement and carry out research for ongoing projects on water resources/agricultural water management/irrigation, building resilience to floods and droughts and climate smart agricultural water management.
• Assist in collecting, managing and analysing both spatial and non-spatial agricultural, hydrological and climate data from projects.
• Contribute to articles for peer-reviewed publication, in a timely manner, in accordance with IWMI’s policies and procedures for publication of research outputs.
• Assist in preparing for events/workshops/conferences in the form of background analysis, concept notes and presentations.
• Engage with key stakeholders in project implementation, policy advocacy and dissemination of project outcomes to contribute to development goals.
• Integrate research findings into effective policy recommendations and disseminate information through relevant guidelines and policy briefs.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in hydrology/hydrogeology and/or water resources engineering. Exceptional candidates who are close to finishing their masters will also be considered.
• At least 2-3 years of work experience in the field of water resource management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong knowledge of agriculture water management concepts demonstrated through field work/course work/projects.
• Training in water resource modelling tools.
• Strong writing skills, demonstrated through term papers and reports written during attainment of master’s degree.
• Willingness and ability to travel across India, including to rural areas to conduct fieldwork and supervise primary data collection.
• An understanding of development challenges, especially in relation to water, poverty alleviation and food security, in India and South Asia.
• Proven expertise in spatial and non-spatial data analysis using R, Python etc.
• Excellent written and oral skills in English.
• Knowledge of regional languages.

Benefits

What we are offering:

This is a nationally recruited position and only candidates who are eligible to work in New Delhi, India will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of two-years with the possibility of extension.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) August 09, 2023 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.