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• The Hydrogeologist will review and guide
  on implementation of best practice in the identification of promising
  locations for drilling;
• Tasked with drilling and development;
  borehole completion/design;
• Step and constant rate discharge testing to
  identify suitable flow rate for motorized systems.
• Keenly monitor and improve systems for: –
  monitoring groundwater and surface water use, groundwater levels, surface
  water flow and water quality – recording works related to exploitation of
  groundwater and surface water – estimating groundwater
• This activity will focus both on immediate
  needs and providing longer term data and assessments to: improve capacity
  for dealing with similar emergencies in the future; and provide data
  essential to a better understanding of the hydrogeology.
• Where possible, identify boreholes that
  could be used for observation of pump tests in high-yielding boreholes and
  provide advice based on results of pump tests on aquifer characteristics.
• The jobholder will also promote effective
  operation and maintenance of equipment through promoting use of limited
  range of pumps, generators etc
• The incumbent will assess groundwater
  chemical characteristics, of surface and groundwater and identify
  pollution sources: proposing possible actions for remediation;
• As feasible, operationalization of
  alternative water supply options including rain water harvesting, surface
  water storage dams, etc.
• Work closely with Uganda’s Ministry of
  Water and Environment and with technical working groups set up to improve
  the response to refugee needs
• Perform any other duties as requested 

• Support for the South Sudan emergency
  operation, in particular viability for exploring groundwater potential to
  improve the success rates of drilling works and reduce the amount of
  costly water trucking currently needed.
• Support agencies undertaking drilling
  works to monitor groundwater extraction, and protect water resources in
  terms of quantity and quality. All proposed interventions shall be discussed,
  as appropriate, with UNHCR WASH officers, local government water officers,
  partners in the settlements involved in water supply and distribution. All
  interventions should comply with Ministry of Water requirements and
  guidelines. The liaison under point 6 is expected to focus on cooperation
  to support Ministry efforts, optimal use of expertise. 

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Hydrogeologist career opportunity should hold a Masters degree in
  hydrogeology
• At least eight years of previous job
  experience in a related field
• At least three years of experience of
  groundwater exploitation and protection in northern Uganda or similar
  environment (semi-arid, hard rock and sedimentary)
• Excellent knowledge of English language
  and excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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