CIAT is participating in a Chemonics-led USAID funded project on reforestation in Haiti with a strong watershed management component. The project is based on a participatory, mosaic, ridge-to-reef approach that is informed by local realities. We are seeking a technical specialist to develop watershed management plans that will take into account links between upstream and downstream communities and ecosystems from mountain ridges to coastal areas, including mangroves that protect the coast and fisheries resources. Based on the environmental services provided and the socioeconomic, ecological, and strategic importance of downstream infrastructure and investments in the target area, the project will develop and implement management plans in 5 watersheds (Jassa/Lamatry, Marion, Trou du Nord, Grande Rivière du Nord, and Haut du Cap). The specialist will focus on watershed management planning and may assist the project team in other types of support for the project.

• Support the Project on watershed modelling for developing the hydrological baseline for monitoring changes in water-related ecosystem services and modeling outcomes of potential/actual land use changes (e.g. reforestation).
• Lead the refinement of the selection of priority watersheds for the Project based on stakeholders consultations, importance of the watershed and the services this provide, availability of information and match with Project objectives
• Support the development/improvement of sub-watershed management plans in selected sub-watersheds
• Assist the organization and participate in stakeholders meetings needed for targeting reforestation efforts in the watersheds, to develop the watershed management plans, and others.
• Interact with the other team members in order to integrate project interventions in relation to reforestation and agroforestry systems in modelling, monitoring and watershed planning exercises.
• Contribute to project reports and to (scientific) publications
• Represent CIAT in regional and national events
• Other duties as required for the successful implementation of the project

• Demonstrated experience in watershed modelling, GIS, Remote Sensing and formulation of watershed management plans
• Masters in Hydrology (or closely related field) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Haiti
• Knowledge of Haitian environmental and agricultural development sector including relevant stakeholders
• Experience in project implementation at watershed level
• Excellent communication skills including technical writing and advanced language proficiency in Kreyòl, French and English
• Demonstrated capacity to work with interdisciplinary teams in a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment
• Experience in report writing and publications
• Flexibility in work schedule, ability to implement work plans autonomy and to meet tight deadlines, and willingness to travel locally and regionally

Employee will be based inCap-Haitien

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