Role & responsibilities
Impact based forecasting
- Collaborate with meteorologists to ensure seamless coupling between weather and hydrological forecasts of extreme hydrological events -Floods /Droughts.
- Downscale and customize hydrological forecasts to specific locations of interest.
- Analyse and interpret high-resolution hydrological forecast products in probabilistic terms for hazard forecasting.
- Conduct analyses of hydrological patterns and their historical impacts.
- Collaborate with meteorological/climatological AI/ML experts, GIS analysts, and disaster risk professionals for model fusion and automation.
- Integrate hazard (probabilistic) forecast data with geospatial datasets on population, infrastructure, historical damage, and socio-economic vulnerability to assess likely impacts and transform into impact forecast data/impact matrices.
- Produce urban-level risk and vulnerability maps.
Early Warning
Rapid onset hydrological hazards ( Flood /Flash floods )
- Integrate remote sensing, ground-based, and model data for comprehensive flood situation monitoring.
- Co-design and implement sector-specific early warning protocols for National/ State disaster management agencies.
- Set up alerts and thresholds for flood /flash flood early warning dissemination using automated systems.
- Generate daily / weekly flood situation reports and dashboards.
- Assist Scenario Based Emergency Response Planning for flood / flash flood events.
Slow onset hydrological hazard ( Drought )
- track and assess drought conditions using multiple indicators (SPI, NDVI, rainfall anomalies, reservoir status, soil moisture, etc.).
- Integrate remote sensing, ground-based, and model data for comprehensive drought situation monitoring.
- Generate weekly /monthly drought situation reports and dashboards.
- Set up alerts and thresholds for early warning dissemination using automated systems.
- Assist Scenario Based Emergency Response Planning for flood / flash flood events.
Contingency Planning & Risk Mitigation
- Develop and update district-wise drought/flood contingency plans in collaboration with line departments.
- Identify vulnerable regions, sectors particularly agriculture/ urban /industrial zones , and communities at risk.
- Recommend flood / drought mitigation and adaptation measures based on data trends and risk profiles.
- Preparation of Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Plans with River Basin Approach.
Data Automation & Visualization
- Automate the ingestion and processing of meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural datasets.
- Build region-wise interactive maps and graphs to visualize drought/flood severity and trends.
PDNA and Impact Assessments
- Support Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNA) for drought/flood events.
- Contribute to loss estimation, sectoral damage analysis, and recovery planning.
- Collaborate with field officers to validate ground reports and align with national/international PDNA frameworks.
Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement, and Reporting
- Facilitate training programs for user and stakeholders, focusing on RIMES forecasting tools.
- Prepare and implement training programs to enhance team capacity and submit training outcome reports
- Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and outreach materials for stakeholder.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including strategies, milestones, and outcomes.
- Capacity-building workshop materials and training reports.
Other Responsibilities
- Utilize domain knowledge to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
- Assist 24/7 operational readiness for client early warning systems, with backup support from RIMES Headquarters.
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor or HR Manager based on recommendation from RIMES technical team members and organizational needs.
- The above responsibilities are illustrative and not exhaustive. Undertake any other relevant tasks that could be needed from time to time.
Preferred candidate profile
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and solution-oriented capabilities in applied climate science.
- Self-driven and capable of working independently while maintaining accountability and initiative.
- Effective collaborator with the ability to work in multicultural, interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-sectoral engagement.
- Detail-oriented and results-focused, with adaptability in dynamic and evolving operational environments.
- Professional, respectful, and proactive in both independent and team-based work settings.
Contract Duration
The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra-india@rimes.int by midnight of 1 October 2025, Bangkok time.
Hydrologist- Impact-Based Forecasting: Your Name
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Ms. Dusadee Padungkul
Head of Operations and Programs
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.
RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.
