Water Specialist

Collect, detail and evaluate the qualitative and quantitative water sources data, through regular visits to the 12 Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon; Collect, detail and evaluate the qualitative and quantitative water data from UNRWA stakeholders and partners; Implement and develop an integrated water resources management for the existing and projected water supply system (sources, storage, network, distribution, treatment, etc.) with optional recommendations for decision by supervisor; Develop and implement monitoring tools and programmes for the protection, preservation and recharge of the existing aquifers exploited for the water supply systems (storage, networks and distribution quantities), in relation to the national and local standards in urban context; Roll out of a hydro geological data base related to each camp’s aquifer, including quantitative and qualitative information through existing and new surveys; Implement and monitor, together with FICIP team and UNRWA partners (popular committees, private and academic sector, community) systematic plan of action to improve the water level monitoring in each water sources (static/dynamic water level monitoring tools, operators’ training, piezometer installation, etc...); Evaluate and analyse the energy costs for water supply, including the overall running costs for water supply according to the source of energy used (Energies du Libran, generators) to facilitate the identification of sustainable and innovative solutions; Evaluate together with the UNRWA partners the efficiency of the treatment plants in each camp (at technical and financial levels); Sustain and improve/update the existing national water sector inventory an in the 12 Palestine refugee Camps in Lebanon and aligned to the municipal and national master plans developed by Lebanese stakeholders; Develop and update the quantitative and qualitative monitoring system in the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon, including actor mapping on sampling, testing, diagnostic and corrective measures; Develop and contribute to the Capacity Building Programme of UNRWA personnel, including the development of necessary training materials and identification of relevant partners; Develop water technical guidelines and standards for the Palestinian Camps compatible with the national standards (integrated approach); Participate in internal and external meetings and trainings organized by the EHD team and/or as may be required by supervisor; Participate to renewable energies projects development (PV solar, thermal solar) and monitor weather data collected with existing weather meteor stations; Update ACAD drawings for water, wastewater and storm water network Update and develop GIS dynamic and thematic mapping Support the ongoing inventory, needs assessment with specific water actions under the supervision of the Environmental Health Expert and the expertise of the Hydro geologist Expert of FICIP; Prepare and submit cost estimates as may be required by supervisor; Prepare needs assessment with relevant action plans and activities; Prepare monthly reports and/or as may be directed by supervisor.