Wetlands International South Asia seeks applications for the position of Junior Technical Officer: Eco-Hydrology
Wetlands International South Asia is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands in South Asia. For more information, please visit: https://south-asia.wetlands.org/.
Wetlands International South Asia office seeks a Junior Technical Officer Eco-Hydrology to support the development of the organisation’s portfolio in water management for wetlands conservation. This is a full-time position based in New Delhi.
Job Purpose
The incumbent will work primarily on hydrological aspects of various projects at Wetlands International South Asia. This includes catchment-scale hydrological assessments, such as water balance estimation, hydrograph preparation, water quality assessment, estimation of surface-groundwater interactions, flow regime estimation, etc. The role also involves integrating hydrological insights into site-specific management planning, engaging with government and non-government stakeholders, developing and delivering capacity-building programmes, and contributing to technical reports, knowledge products, and project concepts in wetland management.
Roles and responsibilities
Design and implement hydrological and water quality monitoring programmes at demonstration sites, including in-situ measurements, sampling, laboratory analysis, and interpretation of physico-chemical and biological parameters to evaluate wetland condition and management effectiveness
Lead the development, validation, and application of hydrological and water quality assessment tools, modelling frameworks, and decision-support systems for wetland management
Formulate and review concept notes and project proposals addressing wetlands hydrology, hydro-ecological processes, and integrated water resources management
Strengthen the technical capacity of wetland managers and stakeholders in hydrological and water quality assessment methodologies, and in integrating wetlands into basin-scale water resources planning and policy
Coordinate the preparation, execution, and monitoring of operational plans in collaboration with partner institutions, ensuring technical rigour and alignment with project objectives
Provide scientific inputs to policy and advocacy initiatives related to wetlands hydrology, water quality, and climate change adaptation
Develop and implement targeted communication and outreach strategies to disseminate scientific findings on wetland–hydrology–climate linkages
Prepare peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, and data-driven recommendations for wetland conservation and management.