Water Resources Management and Drought Management ExpertNew

FAO is recruiting a water-resources and drought-management expert for a rapid drought assessment in Viet Nam's Central Highlands. The role provides technical assurance, integrates climate and agricultural-water analysis, assesses drought risks and preparedness, and develops evidence-based recommendations and a final report to strengthen resilient water management and climate adaptation.

• Oversee drafting of the rapid drought assessment and ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Review drought assessments, technical guidance and policies relevant to the Central Highlands
• Analyse historical agricultural drought conditions for high-value crops including coffee and pepper
• Integrate climate outlooks, El Niño assessments and agricultural-water-demand analyses into the drought assessment
• Evaluate implications for agricultural production, rural water supply and water-resources management
• Prepare and finalise the assessment report incorporating stakeholder feedback

• Advanced university degree in water-resources engineering, environmental engineering, water-resources and irrigation management, hydraulic or hydrologic engineering, or a related field
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in water-resources management, hydrology and drought management including at least 10 years in the Central Highlands
• Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese
• National of Viet Nam or resident with a valid work permit

• Modelling experience in drought, water resources or disaster-risk assessment
• Experience working with FAO, UN agencies, development partners or international organisations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical assessments and preparing high-quality technical reports
• Experience acting as team leader in similar assignments

• Drought assessment
• Water-resources management
• Climate-risk analysis
• Hydrological analysis
• Technical quality assurance
• Technical report writing