The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is Hiring a Research Officer – Water Data Analytics. Apply before May 18, 2025.

Research Officer – Water Data Analytics
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Closing Date: May 18, 2025
Position Type: On-site

About the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit research organization under the One CGIAR initiative, headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI focuses on sustainable water management to enhance food security and reduce poverty, particularly in developing countries. With offices across Africa and Asia, IWMI collaborates with governments, civil society, and the private sector to implement water management solutions that address challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and agricultural productivity.

Position Overview

IWMI is seeking a dynamic professional to join its team in Accra, Ghana, as a Research Officer – Water Data Analytics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to IWMI’s suite of tools for water accounting and resources assessments across Africa. The Research Officer will play a key role in advancing IWMI’s digital innovation tools and their application across various spatial scales, from river basins to national and continental levels. The goal is to provide timely and high-quality insights into water availability, usage, and sustainable limits.

Key Responsibilities

• Tool Development: Contribute to the scientific advancement and development of IWMI’s suite of water accounting tools and methodologies for sustainable irrigation development.
• Data Analysis: Utilize remote sensing data and hydrological models to understand water resources and quantify water budgets across scales.
• Research Contribution: Develop applications based on the use of remote sensing data and hydrological models to assess water security for agriculture and map suitable locations for siting storage ponds.
• Collaboration: Work with a multidisciplinary team to implement innovative, remote sensing-based approaches for improved water management across the regions in which IWMI works.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist researchers with stakeholder engagement, workshop planning, and hosting to increase engagement and interactivity.
• Reporting: Contribute to high-quality research reports and journal articles.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in hydrology, geospatial analysis, or a related field.
• Experience working with spatial data and using Python or R for water resources analysis.
• Familiarity with remote sensing datasets such as satellite rainfall, evapotranspiration, discharge, or land use data for hydrological applications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to process large spatial and temporal datasets.
• Experience with GIS tools and spatial analysis for hydrological assessments.
• Ability to evaluate and apply spatial tools for water resource assessments at different scales.

Desirable:

• Previous research experience with a geospatial focus on developing countries in Africa.
• Previous research work experience in the CGIAR.
• Previous experience organizing and facilitating stakeholder workshops and training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Research skills in geospatial hydrology and its applications in the water/agricultural sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Willingness to travel and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in other major languages spoken in West Africa (French, Akan, Hausa, etc.).
• Knowledge of agricultural and water management practices, policies, and challenges, particularly in developing countries.

Benefits

This is a nationally recruited position, and only Ghanaian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please follow the application instructions at here. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on May 18, 2025. Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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