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Background FH-FH Ethiopia and its partners are implementing a Poverty Reduced Sustainably in an Environment of Resilient and Vibrant Economy (PReSERVE)/Resilient Food Security Activity (RFSA), an integrated activity to improve food security of vulnerable households in targeted PSNP communities in Amhara Region and contribute to a sustained reduction in rural poverty. PReSERVE/RFSA is financed by the Unities States Agency for International Development-Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA).Purpose of the assignment Lack of access to fresh drinking water is one of the prime constraints to health and development in many countries. Water is a vital input to agriculture and a lack of adequate water for irrigation and livestock is often a constraint to human development. Researchers describe the use of water resource mapping as a tool for water resource development and planning. The topography, geological structure, landform, drainage pattern, land use/cover, and climate are some of the geo-environmental factors that affect water resource availability. Key Research ObjectivesThe main objective of the water resource mapping is to determine the water resources capacity, patterns, and utilization to propose innovative and sustainable solutions.Specific Objectives ⮚ Determine hydraulic characteristics of the aquifers. ⮚ Estimate the quantity of groundwater in the aquifers. ⮚ Determine the quality of groundwater in the aquifers and produce a water quality index map for the area. ⮚ Estimate the rate of groundwater recharge. ⮚ Provide recommendations on innovative, alternative, and sustainable solutions for water access. ⮚ Assess the potential impacts of human activities and climate variability on ground water potential. ⮚ Map hotspots where extreme pressure to groundwater is likely to be experienced.Team Composition / Team Lead CompetenciesThe research team for this assignment should possess the following minimum competencies and qualifications: ● The research team should be a multidisciplinary team which have a mix of either of the following disciplines: Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Environmentalist, Water Engineer, social sciences (Sociology, Economics, statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Communication, Project Management), Demography, and other related areas of studies.● The lead researcher /team leader must possess an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in either of the fields mentioned above and the rest of the evaluation team should possess an academic qualification that complements the qualifications of the lead researcher/ team leader, such that ultimately the team comprises a mix of technical expertise required to deliver on the scope of the work including in-depth understanding of the required data. The team members should have extensive and dependable experience, skill and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and participatory research.● Experience on system level evaluations focusing in the water sector. Ability to produce high quality (detailed and yet concise) study reports.● Advanced knowledge and skill of using GIS and Remote Sensing. Ability to interpret climate, geologic and hydrogeological data into useful information.● Demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality outputs within the proposed time frame ● Fluency in written and spoken English language is required for the research team. |