Position Title :Hydrologist**

Position Description : The Hydrologist will support the development and operationalization of hydrological forecasting systems and water-related decision support tools. The role involves hydrological data analysis, modeling, and integration of river basin and rainfall-runoff processes into multi-hazard early warning systems and impact-based forecasting platforms.

Duty station : New Delhi / Noida, India (or as per project requirement)

Type of Contract : Project Staff

Minimum Qualifications : Education :

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Experience :

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hydrological analysis, flood forecasting, or water resources management
- Experience with hydrological and hydraulic models (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT, MIKE suite, or similar tools)
- Experience working with rainfall-runoff modeling and river basin analysis
- Familiarity with hydrometeorological data (rainfall, river discharge, water levels, soil moisture)
- Experience integrating meteorological inputs (e.g., NWP forecasts) into hydrological models
- Familiarity with flood forecasting systems and early warning mechanisms
- Experience working with NMHSs, river basin authorities, or disaster management agencies is an advantage

Technical Skills (Desirable) :

- Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) for watershed analysis and flood mapping
- Programming skills (Python, R) for hydrological modeling and automation
- Familiarity with ensemble forecasting and uncertainty analysis
- Knowledge of reservoir operations and flood routing
- Experience with real-time data systems and DSS integration

Personal Qualities :

- Solid analytical and modeling skills




- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to interpret technical outputs for operational decision-making
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Major Duties and Responsibilities : 1. Hydrological Analysis and Modeling

- Develop, calibrate, and run hydrological and hydrodynamic models for flood forecasting and water resource assessment
- Analyze rainfall-runoff processes and river basin dynamics
- Support development of basin-scale and localized hydrological models

2. Flood Forecasting and Early Warning

- Generate flood forecasts and outlooks based on meteorological inputs and hydrological models
- Support development of flood thresholds and warning levels
- Contribute to impact-based flood forecasting and early action protocols

3. Data Integration and DSS Support

- Integrate hydrological data and model outputs into decision support systems
- Support development of flood risk layers, inundation maps, and hydrological indicators
- Collaborate with GIS, AI/ML, and development teams to operationalize hydrological outputs
- Model Integration and Optimization
- Integrate meteorological forecasts (e.g., NWP, ensemble rainfall forecasts) into hydrological models
- Evaluate and improve model performance through calibration and validation
- Integrate pre and post data correction methods where necessary




- Support real-time forecasting system development and automation

5. Visualization and Mapping

- Develop flood maps, inundation scenarios, and river basin visualizations
- Support creation of interactive dashboards for flood monitoring and decision-making
- Contribute to visualization of uncertainty and risk levels

6. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

- Conduct training for NMHSs, river basin authorities, and stakeholders on hydrological modeling and forecasting
- Provide technical guidance for operational flood forecasting systems
- Participate in workshops, simulations, and system implementation activities

7. Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare technical documentation, model reports, and forecasting guidelines
- Maintain records of forecasts, model outputs, and validation results
- Contribute to project reports and knowledge products

8. Additional Responsibilities

- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables :

- Operational hydrological models and calibrated forecasting systems
- Flood forecasts, advisories, and inundation maps
- Integration of hydrological outputs into DSS platforms
- Model calibration and validation reports
- Technical documentation and training materials
- Periodic progress reports aligned with project timelines

Contract Duration : Immediate Supervisor : The Hydrologist will report to the Project Lead / Meteorology & Disaster Risk Management Specialist and will work closely with meteorologists, GIS experts, and developers to ensure effective integration of hydrological systems into decision support platforms.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Hydrologist (Noida)
🏢 Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
📍 Noida