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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Project Summary
 
 
 The anticipated Sindh Strategic Water Plan (SSWP), supported under the Sindh Water &amp; Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project, aims to address Sindh&rsquo;s urgent water‑related environmental, climatic, and socio‑economic challenges. The assignment will develop an integrated, province‑wide strategic water plan that includes scenario analysis, resource management strategies, and regional IWRM plans across short‑ (5‑year), medium‑ (20‑year), and long‑term (50‑year) horizons. Should CDM Smith be successful our pursuit of this assignment, the work will involve advanced modelling for water quantity and quality, institutional and governance strengthening, flood and drought risk management, irrigation and agricultural water assessments, and comprehensive analysis of existing data using tools such as HEC models, Flow‑3D or equivalent modelling platforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Expert Description
 
 
 We are establishing a roster of senior international water resources specialists capable of contributing to planning, analysis, modelling, and strategy development within the SSWP. Experts on this roster may support multiple technical domains including water resources planning, agricultural water management, and water resources modelling. Typical responsibilities may include contributing to scenario development, formulating regional IWRM strategies, undertaking hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, assessing irrigation and agricultural water systems, preparing resource management strategies, and participating in technical coordination within a multi‑disciplinary team. Experts may also contribute to the development of decision‑support tools, training of local counterparts, and preparation of analyses that inform strategic water policy and investment planning.
 
 
 
 
 
 **International and Pakistani Experts with international experience are encouraged to apply**
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Advanced degree in one of the following or a closely related field:
 
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 Engineering (civil, water resources, environmental, agriculture, coastal)
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 Hydrology
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 Water Resources Planning
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 Agronomy
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 Minimum 15 years of professional experience in at least one of the following domains:
 
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 Water resources planning, including regional planning and institutional development
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 Irrigation planning and agricultural water management in arid-zone systems
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 Hydrological and hydraulic modelling for water resource and flood planning
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 Significant and relevant experience of at least 10 years outside Pakistan.
 
 
 Strong ability to work within multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate with government institutions.
 
 
 Capacity to communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers and stakeholders.
 
 
 Experience delivering on-the-job training or capacity-building for modelling or planning tasks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 Previous professional experience in Pakistan, specifically Sindh Province, is desirable
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 Ability to conduct scenario analysis and support development of water futures for strategic planning.
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 Strong understanding of institutional frameworks, water law, and governance considerations.
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 Proficiency in modelling tools such as Flow‑3D, HEC models, or equivalent freely available platforms.
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 Ability to synthesize existing data and identify gaps requiring further action plans.
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 Experience developing resource management strategies, drought and flood risk assessments, water allocation analyses, or irrigation modernization strategies.
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 Amount Of Travel Required
 
 
 
 15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Background Check and Drug Testing Information
 
 
 
 CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as &ldquo;CDM Smith&rdquo;) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Agency Disclaimer
 
 
 
 All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
 
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Material Inspector

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