responsAbility Investments AG Hydrologist Job in Nairobi Kenya

responsAbility Investments AG is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers specializing in the development-related sectors of emerging economies such as finance, agriculture, health, education and energy. 

responsAbility provides debt and equity financing to non-listed companies with business models that target the lower-income segment of the population and can thus drive economic growth and social progress. 

Serving both institutional and private investors, responsAbility offers professionally-managed investment solutions ranging from mutual funds to individual mandates.

responsAbility is launching a renewable energy fund that will invest in, develop, own and operate renewable energy projects in East Africa. Technologies to be considered for investment include small hydro, solar, wind, biomass and geothermal. 

We are seeking a Hydrologist to join the team and work on aspects of our hydro-power projects at all stages of development both in the field and from our Nairobi office.

Summary Job Description: The hydrologist will be responsible for identifying sources of hydrological data, collecting this data and working closely with the consulting engineers to develop models that will inform on our investments in hydropower projects. 

Our investments in hydropower rely heavily on river hydrology and the hydrologist will play a key role in informing our investment decisions. 

While you will be based in Nairobi, a substantial amount of time is expected to be spent travelling in East Africa.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in working with government agencies and other institutions that have hydrological data.
• Ability to gather and present data such as rainfall data and river gauge data.
• Experience evaluating a river’s history flow data in the context of existing river flow data, rainfall data in the catchment area and vegetation.
• Experiences in catchment hydrology.
• Experience managing multiple assignments.
• Ability to work closely within a team of engineers in the design of hydropower plants.
• Experience using multiple sources of data to validate assumption.
• Strong background and experience in statistics.

To fulfil these requirements, you possess:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Hydrology
• Relevant engineering professional certification required
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (e. g. ArcGIS) and Microsoft Office (mainly Excel) and maybe AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication and intercultural skills
• Excellent oral and written English, additional African language skills would be of advantage

To apply for this position, please send your full application (CV, cover letter stating possible starting date and salary expectation, ideally together with references) to Joseph Nganga, email: africa@responsability.com not later than 28 March 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.