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Consultant –
Hydrology

At CEEW, we are
deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for!) as an
employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we would love to hear
from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with
emphasis on research and impact at scale

• We actively promote leadership by
initiative

• We celebrate talent and ambition

• You will be surrounded by smart people who
will challenge you and help you grow

• You will learn faster than your peers in
other organisations

• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as
responsibility, come together at CEEW

• You will get above-market remuneration

• We provide a safe space for all

• At CEEW, your life is your example for
others

Designation offered:

Consultant

Focus Areas:

Hydrological Modelling

Reporting to:

Programme Associate

Location:

New Delhi

Purpose

The CEEW’s sustainable water programme informs
policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their
effective management through research in the areas of: mainstreaming circular
economy in used water management through planning for treated water reuse and
water bodies rejuvenation; enabling water security under changing climate
through developing pathways for resilient water systems; and assessing policy
coherence for inclusive water and allied resources governance; and
water accounting based planning.

The programme is looking to hire a consultant with a fundamental
understanding of hydrological modelling who can use Machine Learning, GIS, and
remote sensing for data collection and analysis. He/she will primarily be
responsible for data collection and analysis, providing support in hydrological
modelling and preparing water balance and accounts. Additionally, the consultant
will review relevant national policies, programmes,



and other national and
international literature related to climate change and water resources
management. Candidates with an academic background in water resources,
hydrology, remote sensing, or GIS are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research

· Perform hydrological
modelling (using Machine Learning, SWAT, WEAP, etc.) and prepare water balance
and accounts.

· Support
in data collection and analysis from gridded datasets.

· Undertake
data cleaning and sorting.

· Prepare
maps using visual representation tools.

· Perform
systematic review of the literature.

· Assist or
preferably, independently write high-quality research reports.

· Generate
knowledge content- blogs, policy briefs, etc., at regular intervals.

· Any other
relevant work as assigned.

Project/Programme Assistance:

· Assist
with programme implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets,
and other communication materials.

· Assist in
effective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach
team and engagement with a broader network of stakeholders and concerned
policymakers.

· As
required, assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions, such
as preparing notes and conducting follow-ups.

· Assist in
coordination with the outreach team, engagement with a wider network of
stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.

· Travel to
project sites, if required, to monitor field surveys, conduct interviews or
collect data for different research projects.





· Any other
assistance that may be required.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and work
experience:

· Master’s
degree (completed or currently pursuing) in Water Resources/Hydrology/Environmental
Science/Environmental Engineering/Geography/Geographical Information Systems
(GIS), or a related field.

· Up to 2
years of work experience related to Hydrology, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Key Skills:

· Competent
with hydrological modelling and inference.

· Working
knowledge of Python.

· GIS and
remote sensing skills.

· Rainfall
and discharge trend and deviation analysis.

· Should
have strong research and writing skills.

· Good
presentation skills.

Personality:

· Willingness
to learn new (research) skills.

· Ability
to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.

· Striving
for rigour in research and quality in work output.

· Ability
to effectively work in a team.

· Ability
to dig deeper into details while keeping a sense of the big picture.

· Ability
to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural workplace.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate
will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience
and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar
organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection
process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity,
religion, or sexuality. Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We
appreciate your interest.

📌 Consultant Hydrology (New Delhi)
🏢 Nameless
📍 New Delhi