Kabul,
Ministry of Energy and Water
Working with specifically designed computer modeling packages to assess the most effective methods of managing available water in a particular area;
Analyzing the effect of environmental changes on water flow;
Studying the effects on flows brought about by changes in land use, such as a forestation or crop irrigation;
Planning responses to specific weather conditions, such as droughts and floods, and assessing the impacts of such events on water catchments and supplies;
Undertaking hydrological modeling to allow the development of flood forecasting and drought management strategy;
Assisting in the planning of water resource development by forecasting and monitoring water usage and rainfall;
Estimating water yields, taking into account the utilization of water in a specific natural drainage area ('catchment');
Assessing the relationship between rainfall, run off, and soil and rock features for the catchment;
Investigating factors affecting acidity, nitrate levels or other diffuse pollution of surface water;
Calculating and auditing water resource systems and analyzing this data;
implementing relevant regulations;
Dealing with enquiries from external bodies and individuals, such as water regulators, consultants and researchers;
Providing project-management consultancy in installing new river flow gauges;
Overseeing data collection on-site by hydrometrics and other staff;
Supervising the collection, processing and evaluation of data for water resource planning and flood management;
Applying hydrological and statistical techniques to water resource modeling and analysis;
Developing computer systems to improve the efficiency of data collection and analysis;
Keeping up to date with new research and techniques in all areas of hydrology.
Reviewing hydrological analysis and reservoir balance of dam projects;
Prepare and oversee O&M of drainage analyses and designs including hydrology, open channel hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, storm drains, pump stations, spillway, weir, and other hydraulic structures of the dam;
Ensure appropriate coordination and communication between O&M team for assignments and deadlines;
Field data collection and developing questioners for annual O&M plan;
Participate in developing a holistic strategic plan for moving the water sector activities into development phases;
Establishing good relationships with hydraulic structures projects’ stakeholders;
Develop and maintain proficiency and competency in all aspects of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. Educate, train and develop junior engineers in field of O&M;
Participatory Quality Control and Program Monitoring and Evaluation;
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and MEW preferences;
Visit on regular basis to various structures of Afghan-India Dam project locations to provide technical advices and management support;
Hydrological assessment of seepage flows through and under the dam structure and associated risks by visual means;
Assess projects staff capacities and develop training needs recommendation plans for MEW staff in field of hydraulic engineering O&M;
Assist in assuring that work is done on schedule and to quality standard;
Cooperate with the independent consultant or officials during the inspections.
Ensure all critical hydrological documents are kept and maintained safely;
Provide other technical advice and duties as requested.
Review and analysis of hydrological data contractors utilized on dam design.
Collection and processing the satellite data for hydrological modeling.
Calculate of base flow, discharge runoff, direct runoff coefficient and effective rainfall of the river Basin.
Assessment and calculate of rainfall runoff, flood runoff analysis and flood forecasting.
Calculate of flood probability and return period’s time.
Calculate of water balance, water loss, and rainfall losses of the river Basin.
Estimation of supply ability of the basin for the future demands.
Mapping of river course and simulated of the watershed input to the river Basin projects.
Provide and analyze of the technical and economical input to the river Basin projects.
Simulated and improvement of the hydro meteorological data for hydrological development projects.
Provide a methodology for the filling of the hydrological data gaps of the hydrological station.
Hydrological data processing and analyzing.
Comparing data from the same river- upstream and downstream stations.
Analysis of hydrometric measurements and stations cross- sections.
Analysis of existing or creating new rating curves; curves are maintained and revised regularly.
Calculation of discharge from water level data and rating curves.
Numerical simulations, analysis and hydrological modeling.
Run GIS analysis on QGIS, for the river basin mapping and watershed delineation creating.
Run IFAS, IRIC, HEC- RAS, HEC-FDA and WEAP software to develop river basin models.
Run X – connect software for hydro metrological data analyzing and processing.
Run and simulate climate, water resources models and other software application based on projects requirements.
Calibration and validating of climate and water resources models.
Statistical performance tests and analyses.
Used water availability /water balance software to develop river basin models.
River basin modeling
Using of simulation model for river basin management
Using of optimization modeling for economic propose of water
Develop the reservoir operation model.
Proven experience with the design, construction and O&M of hydraulic structures of dam;
Knowledge of participatory techniques and experience in O&M plan implementing programs requiring high levels of stakeholder participation;
Working knowledge of hydraulic, hydrology, hydraulic structures, dams, Floods management and surveying;
Good managerial and training skills including experience in staff supervision in complex working environments, and demonstrating proven ability in capacity building;
Familiarity with applying international standards;
Computer skills including finite element method analysis, design programs, Ansys,GeoStudio, Hec-Ras ,Office, MS Project, e-mail and Internet applications;
Good command of English language. Working knowledge of Dari/Pashto desirable.
Ability to maintain effective performance under pressure or adversity; ability to handle stress; managing own personal growth and development continuously; managing emotions and stresses positively, adapting to change;
Taking decisive actions to achieve goals in formative environments and changing contexts; analyzing and diagnosing problems with depth and insight; displaying sound judgment, and decision making; providing creativity and innovation;
Working with others to achieve goals; resolving conflict successfully; building rapport, communicating effectively and maintaining relationships within changing conditions.
Partnership approach;
Ability to work well in difficult environments;
Outstanding interpersonal and team building skills.