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Water monitoring task force Iraq: Senior IT Specialist

Project Description
The contractor is tasked with the development of an Integrated Monitoring System for selected
governorates in Iraq. Together with local established Task Forces, the contractor is responsible for
introducing a robust and comprehensive monitoring system covering the entire water supply chain
from source to end users, including waste-water monitoring, in the 10 identified governorates. The
contractor will establish technical specifications, identify suitable suppliers, train local authorities
on the management of the monitoring system, the corresponding data analysis and reporting, and
will also establish an adequate manual for failure response procedures.

Qualifications and skills
University degree with a Master in IT or equivalent field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Knowledge of Arabic (spoken, reading) is a strong advantage.

Professional Experience
Minimum of 10 years working experience in IT. 
At least 3 years of experience in water monitoring or related projects, proving the knowledge of automation processes telemetry system, data transfer data, GIS integration where the results of analysis from the gauging stations are initially stored in the embedded computer and then transmitted through GSM modem or Satellite to central control units. 
Working experience in the MENA region (preferably in Iraq).

Assignment duration: 468 days
Tentative start: November 2014

Please follow the link in order to apply: https://cv.niras.com/jobs/1000.  
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