Research Officer - Water Resource Management

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled candidate to join its office in New Delhi, India, as a Research Officer - Water Resource Management. As the Research Officer, you will provide scientific and technical support to ongoing multiple CGIAR Research Initiatives, the ICAR-IWMI work plan, and bilateral projects. Your role will involve having a comprehensive understanding of hydrological modelling tools, climate-smart agricultural water management, and geospatial data analysis. Working closely with project management, CGIAR colleagues, and national and international partners, you will contribute towards building resilience and mitigating environmental impacts in India's agri-food systems. Your duties and responsibilities will include implementing and carrying out research support activities for projects related to water resources, agricultural water management, irrigation, building resilience to floods and droughts, and climate-smart agricultural water management. You will assist in collecting, managing, and analyzing both spatial and non-spatial agricultural, hydrological, and climate data. Additionally, you will contribute to articles for peer-reviewed publications, assist in event preparations, engage with key stakeholders, and integrate research findings into policy recommendations. Educational qualifications and experience required for this role include a Master's degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources engineering, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in water resource management. Proven expertise in spatial and non-spatial data analysis using tools like R, Python, etc, is desirable. Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities include training in groundwater modelling tools, strong understanding of agricultural water management concepts, excellent writing skills, willingness to travel across India for fieldwork, and proficiency in English language communication. Desirable qualifications include an understanding of development challenges related to water, poverty alleviation, and food security in India and South Asia, as well as knowledge of regional languages. This position is open to Indian nationals only. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The initial contract duration will be for two years with the possibility of extension. To apply for this position, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs and follow the application instructions. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 (IST) on July 27, 2025, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Your application should include a CV, cover letter, and three references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. While all applications will be acknowledged, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.,