Hydraulic Engineer (2 posts)

About NERAP/UNOPS

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, the Hydraulic Engineer will provide assistance, supervision and mentoring to NERAP/MOPW Engineers and civil Servant counterparts in all aspects of NERAP’s projects. The Hydraulic Engineer will have a sound knowledge of water effects on flood plains, ground and surface runoff, and precipitation, in order to providing analysis and modeling.

Duties & Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

The Hydraulic Engineer will be an integral member of the NERAP/MOPW Technical Design Unit. Specific responsibilities and duties will include, but not be limited to;


Preparation of methodology for hydrological analysis and report preparation

Preparation of hydrological analysis and reports for bridge and road projects

Analysis of watershed runoff, channel analysis, floodplain delineation, erosion and sedimentation analysis, statistical analysis for flood frequency, and ground water and reservoir system analysis and modeling.

Conduct site missions for doing hydrology surveys together with the road and bridge survey team; bring reality data from the site

Analysis and preparation of hydrological reports based on the available data from site and USGS resources

Review and check the contactors’ hydrological analysis and report

Give instruction to contractors for preparation of the hydrological analysis and report

Ensure the contractor’s hydrological analysis and reports meet the standards

Prepare written and oral reports, and make suggestions and recommendations for inclusion of hydrological study findings in the reports.

Carry out hydrology-related study procedures for assigned projects

Monitor the implementation of the works by conducting site visits and provide guidance for improvement and good results.

Perform any other duty in line with this TOR as required by the CTA.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)



Prepare the methodology of hydrological analysis and report preparation

Prepare hydrological analysis and reports for bridge and road projects

Final Product
(Define the final product, i.e. survey completed, monitoring system set up, workshop conducted, etc.)



Contribute as necessary to the Final report for NERAP-MOPW; highlight remaining challenges and propose solutions.

Produce sound analytical and modeling reports

Provide sound designs for the road and bridge design engineers

Job Requirements

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)


Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering specialising in Hydrology or a related field required.


b. Work Experience
(List number of years / area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)


A minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Hydraulic Engineering or related field

Professional experience in conducting water modeling and experience working with Flo-2d, HEC, HEC 1, HEC RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HEC-HMS, Flow Master, Global Mapper and Storm CAD

Experience with AutoCAD is desirable

Expertise in stochastic and catchment hydrology desirable

A good basic knowledge of probability theory and statistics

Experience in GIS applications


c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment)


Be a good mentor, capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner.

Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks

Highly motivated and self-directed in advancing complex projects

Ability to gather, understand, and critically analyze relevant hydrological data from all available sources

Have good analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Knowledge of MS Office.

Willing and ready to travel extensively to visit project sites.

Be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.

Willing to travel all over Afghanistan for data collection

Knowledge of one of the local languages would be an advantage.

Be a self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people.
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

A minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Hydraulic Engineering or related field

Submission Guideline

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, an United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) English Version via email nerapvacancy@nrap.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number (UNOPS/AFG/NERAP/MPW - 13/2012) and the post title (Hydraulic Engineer) in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Consideration


Afghan Applicants are encouraged to apply due to it is a national position.
. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Applications without Post name and Vacancy Announcement No. specified may not be considered.

Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.


Only those applicants who meet the minimum criteria should apply.

For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org

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