Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Leads advanced hydrogeological modelling across UNESCO groundwater initiatives, integrating scientific datasets with forecasting and decision-support tools. The assignment provides technical assurance, strategic advice and capacity development for climate resilience and groundwater governance.
Key Details
Department
Natural Sciences Sector
Position details
Experience level
Leadership
Minimum experience
15 years
Category
Professional
Grade
LEVEL-3
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
Conflicting official values: 12 months in the posting header; 24 months in the contract-duration section
Language Requirements
Required
English, French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Develop and refine conceptual and numerical groundwater models
- Integrate hydrogeological, climate, remote-sensing and monitoring datasets
- Develop groundwater forecasts, climate scenarios and early-warning systems
- Prepare work plans, model reports and technical recommendations
- Lead validation workshops, field missions and stakeholder engagement
- Provide technical mentoring, training and knowledge transfer
Role Requirements
- PhD in hydrogeology or a closely related discipline
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in groundwater studies and hydrogeological modelling
- Experience developing and applying conceptual and numerical groundwater models
- Experience integrating hydrogeological and hydroclimatic data into modelling workflows
- Research expertise in climate-change and drought impacts on groundwater systems
- Fluency in English and French
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Official header states a 12-month duration while the contract-duration section states 24 months
- Applications may be sent to [email protected]
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNESCO Careers, on 3 Aug 2026.