Hydrologist

WWF -India, one of the leading conservationorganizations, engaged in wildlife and nature conservation in the country, islooking for a dynamic and motivated individual to be a part of its Rivers &Wetlands team as a Hydrologist. This position will be a part of a highlyexperienced team undertaking pioneering and exciting work and offering uniquelearning opportunities. You will be part of a team working towards protectingand conserving iconic and charismatic species that live in our rivers—the Gangariver dolphins, gharials, otters, turtles—to name a few.  Together with various State Governments,local stakeholders, businesses and technical institutions, the Rivers &Wetlands team of WWF India is engaged in rejuvenation of over 700 kilometers ofrivers and thousands of hectares of wetlands (small and big) across the country.This include include– rivers like the Ganga, Ramganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Beas,Brahmaputra, Noyyal, Bhavani, Arkavathy and wetlands of national andinternational importance (Keoladeo National Park, Harike, Upper Ganga). Youwill work closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, water resourcesand river basin specialists, aquatic biodiversity experts, social scientistsand governance experts. This team works across multiple levels, from grass -rootto district -level, state -level and central level; and from on -groundimplementation to policy engagement.Key Responsibilities Conducthydrological and hydraulic modelling for rivers and wetlands using tools suchas SWAT, MIKE, HEC -HMS, MOD FLOW etc.Providehydrology and hydraulics related inputs to programmatic initiatives like environmentalFlows (E -Flows) assessments, ecosystem services valuation, basin management scenariodevelopment, trade -off analyses, integrated management plans for river basinsand wetlands.Undertakefield visits for primary data collection, thematic field surveys (topographysurveys, hydraulic surveys, river and wetland profiling etc.) and validation ofhydrological assessments.Buildhydrological and ecological knowledge base on priority river basins by compilingand analyzing hydrological, climatic, geospatial and remote sensing data;generate thematic and customized maps using GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS).Leaddesigning, implementing and maintaining hydrological monitoring systems anddecision support tools to inform action on various river basins and wetlands.Supportresearch design, data interpretation, and preparation of standard operatingprotocols, knowledge products, scientific documentation, prepare technicalreports, concept notes, and presentations.​Coordinatewith knowledge partners, technical institutions, communities, and cross -cuttingteams within WWF -India for implementation of various tasksSupportthe team in organizing technical workshops, consultations, and trainingprograms and represent WWF -India in various fora. RequirementsPostgraduatedegree (M.E./M.Tech.) in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering,  Environmental Engineering, or related fieldsfrom a reputed institution.5 -7years of experience in water resources modelling, hydrological assessment, or waterresources planningProvenexperience with modelling software (SWAT, MIKE series, HEC -HMS), GIS tools(ArcGIS/QGIS), and understanding of hydrogeological concepts.Provenexperience in handling sophisticated technical survey equipmenT.Familiarity with riverine ecosystems, basinplanning, wetlands and groundwater and prior experience on working onhydrology -ecology interface will be desirableExposureto field settings and open to travel in project areas located in differentriver basins in IndiA.Abilityto translate technical work into actionable policy and conservationinterventions.Experienceworking in multi -disciplinary teams.Strongcommunication skills, including ability to present work to technical andnon -technical audiences.Self -motivated,organized, and able to work under tight timelines.Willingnessto travel extensively, especially to remote project sites.