The position

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan is seeking the services of a qualified Hydrometeorologist. The primary task of this role will be to provide expert analysis and recommendations on hydro-meteorological conditions, water resource management, and flood risk assessment in both urban and mountainous terrain of the country. This will support effective planning and decision-making processes related to water management and disaster risk reduction.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:
Collect and analyze hydro-meteorological data through the means of instruments and satellite-based info.
Prepare weather reports and forecasts from the AKAHP existing systems and other weather services in the regions.
Utilize meteorological and hydrological models to predict weather patterns and water flow trends.
Evaluate the AKAHP existing weather monitoring posts manual data. Integrate PMD’s weather information into this data, for quality data sharing with district-level government and other stakeholders.
Provide technical assistance to the IT section or MIS to develop integrated dashboards for early warning systems.
Conduct gap studies of weather-related information and services, particularly in Chitral, and propose solutions for efficient early warning systems based on weather forecasting and monitoring.
Integrate AKAHP resources with the National Weather Forecasting Agency and NDMA for data sharing.
Help the Risk anticipation section in monitoring the hotspot areas which include glaciers, avalanches, and flash flood monitoring.
Analys the temperature trends of mountainous environments and generate reports for glacial outburst floods (GLOFs).
Conduct workshops or training sessions for local staff and stakeholders on hydro-meteorological data interpretation and flood risk management.

The requirements

A degree in Hydro-Meteorology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or a related field.
Proven experience in hydro-meteorological analysis and water resource management.
Proficiency in relevant software and modelling tools.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

A new agency, the Aga Khan Agency for the Habitat (AKAH), works to ensure that people live in physical settings that are as safe as possible from the effects of natural disasters, that residents who do live in such high risk areas are able to cope with disasters in terms of preparedness and response, and that these settings provide access to social and financial services that lead to greater opportunities and a better quality of life. The new agency merges the activities of the Aga Khan Planning and Building Services, with its prize-winning water and sanitation programmes and low-cost habitat products, such as smoke-free stoves; the humanitarian arm of AKDN, FOCUS, which promotes disaster mitigation and resiliency and intervenes after disasters; the AKDN’s Disaster Risk Management Initiative, which focuses on disaster preparedness in remote areas; and the environment- and habitat-related activities of the Aga Khan Foundation, including the Prince Sadruddin Fund for the Environment and the Foundation’s highly regarded rural support programmes.

Region

South Asia

Location

Pakistan

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

15-Dec-2024

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