International Hydraulic Modelling Advisor
The Belgian development agency, BTC, mobilizes its resources and its expertise to eliminate poverty in the world. BTC contributes to the efforts of the international community and works towards a society that provides present and future generations with sufficient resources to build a sustainable and fair world.
Its staff members in Brussels and overseas embody the commitment of the Belgian State and other development partners to international solidarity. They support more than 300 cooperation projects and programs in some 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
In view of the further development of its activities BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):
International Hydraulic Modelling Advisor
Vietnam
Ref.: VIE/12/045-3
Location: Hanoi city with frequent travels to Ha Tinh, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan provinces
Duration of the contract: 20 months
Probable starting date: June 2014
Monthly salary package:between 5.079,60 euro and 7.224,55 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.
Project:
Viet Nam is confronted with the impacts of climate change and rapid urbanization. Belgium wants to support the Vietnamese water management and urban development in the coastal provinces of Ha Tinh, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan. A programme consisting of 3 projects at provincial level has started in October 2013 aiming at supporting in a comprehensive way the sustainable urban development and a sound water management taking into account climate
Change.
The programme approach is to complement existing climate change strategies and action plans developed by local authorities by integrating in-depth studies - including climate change downscaling, hydrological and hydraulic modelling of selected river basins and drainage modelling of the selected cities and towns - and to link the results of these studies with the urban strategic planning of the selected cities and towns, thereby increasing the resilience of the various settlements to meet the climate change. After the study phase that will last 2 years and half, an implementation phase will take place for 3 years and half, with the development of priority and innovative investments works in each province.
Capacity development and learning through the implementation of a these strategic pilot experiences are expected to be the major outcomes. The project intends to stimulate the collaboration between the selected provinces and the relevant ministries for water management, urban development and green growth economy.
These provincial projects are benefiting from a Technical Support Unit (TSU) based at central level. The TSU should strengthen the capacities in climate change management in relation to Integrated Water Resource Management and Urban Development. The TSU is aiming at supporting the strategic orientations of the provincial projects, i.e. building resilience to climate change, integrate water resource management and support an appropriate urban planning approach. It is expected to obtain the following results:
• Timely and appropriately expertise is provided to the 3 provinces;
Change.
The programme approach is to complement existing climate change strategies and action plans developed by local authorities by integrating in-depth studies - including climate change downscaling, hydrological and hydraulic modelling of selected river basins and drainage modelling of the selected cities and towns - and to link the results of these studies with the urban strategic planning of the selected cities and towns, thereby increasing the resilience of the various settlements to meet the climate change. After the study phase that will last 2 years and half, an implementation phase will take place for 3 years and half, with the development of priority and innovative investments works in each province.
Capacity development and learning through the implementation of a these strategic pilot experiences are expected to be the major outcomes. The project intends to stimulate the collaboration between the selected provinces and the relevant ministries for water management, urban development and green growth economy.
These provincial projects are benefiting from a Technical Support Unit (TSU) based at central level. The TSU should strengthen the capacities in climate change management in relation to Integrated Water Resource Management and Urban Development. The TSU is aiming at supporting the strategic orientations of the provincial projects, i.e. building resilience to climate change, integrate water resource management and support an appropriate urban planning approach. It is expected to obtain the following results:
• Timely and appropriately expertise is provided to the 3 provinces;
• Co-ordination between central and provincial level is strengthened;
• Knowledge management of the experiences is assured.
The expert in hydrology and climate change will be an active member of the TSU.
• Knowledge management of the experiences is assured.
The expert in hydrology and climate change will be an active member of the TSU.
Function:
The International Integrated Water Resources Management and hydraulic modelling advisor (IWRM-HMA) will function on a full-time basis as technical advisor. The IWRM-HMA will work in close coordination with the project Vietnamese Coordinator and the co-leader (international technical advisor, town-planner) of the Technical Support Unit (TSU). Reporting to the BTC representation the IWRM-HMA shall:
- Supervise the work of the international consultants in charge of the hydraulic modelling studies of the 3 provinces of the program, ensuring the quality control, including their various sub-tasks, including the establishment of the IWRM and climate change database;
- Follow-up the national and international consultants that are in charge of the quality control of the climate change downscaling exercise conducted by the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment (IMHEN) of Vietnam;
- Ensure that a good coordination is established between IMHEN and the hydraulic consultant;
- Support the development the IWRM concept and facilitate the creation of the institutional set-up;
- Collect and analyse possible river contracts, and IWRM policies in Vietnam or in nearby or similar countries and which could be used for reference and lessons learned;
- Support the development of a comprehensive and detailed strategy to collect and analyse meteorological, climatic and water management data to guide the spatial planning process within the three provinces;
- Identify and advise on adapted methodologies and technologies which could be used in Vietnam, and in the 3 provinces that could support the IWRM approach;
- Support the TSU in its tasks of proposing comprehensive and realistic adaptations and mitigation measures related to water management and urban development to be applied in the three provinces with priorities;
- Supervise the climate change and water components of the design and implementation of the public awareness campaigns;
- Supervise and contribute to the design and implementation of the training program related to IWRM, hydraulic modelling and climate change;
- Support the procurement for the program goods, works and consultants with the Project Director, the Vietnamese Coordinator the co-leader and the provincial Project directors, following the implementation modalities as indicated and agreed in the Program Technical and Financial File (TFF);
- Review the tender documents related to IWRM transferred and provide a non-objection;
- Provide technical advisory support and guidance to the relate ministries, the Project Coordination Units of the 3 provinces (PCU), province departments, and consultants in charge of the hydraulic and modelling studies on all aspects of ground and surface water resources management, including IWRM;
- Support and contribute to the capacity development activities at both national and provincial levels related to environment protection, environment and climate change awareness raising, IWRM;
- Initiate coordination and exchange of information between the different ministries and the donors’ community;
- Ensure the capturing and integration of lessons learnt and experience drawn in the implementation of project activities under the components, including through the writing of concept notes;
- Support the organisation of national and/or regional workshops to stimulate coordination between central and provincial levels and to provide feedback on the different studies and gather reflections and input from Vietnamese and International partners;
- Carry other tasks as requested by the Program Steering Committee for the success and benefits of the Program.
Besides periodic progress and financial reports the IWRM-HMA shall contribute to the following reports:
- Consolidated and coordinated quarterly and annual progress reports including recommendations with justification for improving the effectiveness of the project activities;
- Final report summarising the results of the Project including lessons learnt, conclusions; and recommendation on how the achievements of the Project can be sustained;
- Any other reports as requested by the Chairperson of the SC or BTC.
Profile:
- Master of Sciences, engineering and/or higher educational degree in water resource related engineering;
- At least, 10 years working experiences in hydraulic modelling and Integrated Water Resources Management with at least 5 years of experience in developing countries;
- Proven experience with organization/institutional development projects;
- Experience in climate change related issues;
- Extensive professional experience in a multicultural context;
- Experience with working in Vietnam is an asset;
- Fluency in spoken English, excellent writing skills in English;
- Experience on writing technical notes in English is required;
- Knowledge of French and/or Dutch;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, coordination, as well as negotiation and diplomatic skills;
- Good communication and analytical skills;
- At least, 10 years working experiences in hydraulic modelling and Integrated Water Resources Management with at least 5 years of experience in developing countries;
- Proven experience with organization/institutional development projects;
- Experience in climate change related issues;
- Extensive professional experience in a multicultural context;
- Experience with working in Vietnam is an asset;
- Fluency in spoken English, excellent writing skills in English;
- Experience on writing technical notes in English is required;
- Knowledge of French and/or Dutch;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, coordination, as well as negotiation and diplomatic skills;
- Good communication and analytical skills;
Interested?
Please apply no later than March 16th 2014, through our website www.btcctb.org. Use
our Standard CV and a letter of motivation to apply. You can find the model of our Standard
CV on theJobs page of our website. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to
contact us at +32 (0)2/505 18 65.
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