Geohazard Specialist

Role & responsibilities

Landslide Hazard Identification and Mapping

• Conduct landslide hazard mapping using geospatial, geological, and hydrometeorological data.
• Analyze remote sensing and field survey data to identify high-risk zones.
• Develop GIS-based susceptibility and hazard maps for use by decision-makers.
• Assess the exposure of populations, infrastructure, and ecosystems to landslide hazards.
• Analyze socio-economic vulnerabilities and integrate them with hazard data.
• Create composite risk maps to support risk-informed decision-making.

Risk Modelling and Early Warning System Development

• Develop landslide risk models combining hazard, exposure, and vulnerability data.
• Use probabilistic and deterministic modelling tools for scenario generation.
• Estimate potential impacts, including damage, casualties, and disruptions.
• Generate landslide impact-based forecasting in collaboration with RIMES Hydro, meteorological and IT teams.
• Integrate monitoring instruments (e.g., inclinometers, piezometers) into alert systems.
• Coordinate with meteorological and geological agencies to operationalize warnings.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct training for government and community-level stakeholders on risk interpretation.
• Develop SOPs, manuals, and communication materials tailored to different user groups.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and regional cooperation on landslide risk management.
• Develop and implement a self-training plan to enhance personal expertise, obtaining a trainer certificate as required.
• Prepare and implement training programs to enhance team capacity and submit training outcome reports.

Deliverables

• Landslide susceptibility, hazard, and risk maps for designated regions.
• Technical reports detailing assessment methods and findings.
• Operational early warning thresholds and alert protocols.
• Capacity-building workshop materials and session reports.
• Integration of findings into regional Decision Support Systems.
• Prepare progress updates and outreach materials for stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including strategies, milestones, and outcomes.
• Capacity-building workshop materials and training reports.

Other Responsibilities

• Utilize domain knowledge to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
• Assist in 24/7 operational readiness for client early warning systems, with backup support from RIMES Headquarters.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or HR manager based on recommendations from RIMES technical team members and organizational needs.
• The above responsibilities are illustrative and not exhaustive. Undertake any other relevant tasks that may be needed from time to time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, and modelling tools for risk assessment.

Knowledge/experience in data engineering, analytics, or IT systems for disaster management, meteorology, or climate services.

• Knowledge/experience with big data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), APIs, and real-time data pipelines.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and user training.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in multidisciplinary and multicultural team settings.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in landslide hazard assessment and/or early warning systems.
• Familiarity with early warning systems, disaster risk frameworks, and sector-specific IBF requirements is a strong asset.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder projects and facilitating capacity-building programs.

Contract Duration

The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra- by midnight of 1 October 2025, Bangkok time.

Please state Geohazard Specialist -EWS / Impact-Based Forecasting: Your Name the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head of Operations and Programs

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.