Research Officer - Water Resources 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.

The Research Officer – Water Resources Management will provide scientific and technical support to ongoing multiple CGIAR Research Initiatives, the ICAR-IWMI work plan, and bilateral projects. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of hydrological modelling tools, climate-smart agricultural water management, and geospatial data analysis. Working with project management as well as with other CGIAR colleagues and national and international partners, the Research Officer will be part of a multinational and multidisciplinary team contributing toward building resilience and mitigating environmental impacts in India’s agri-food systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and carry out research support activities for ongoing projects on water resources, agricultural water management, irrigation, building resilience to floods and droughts, and climate-smart agricultural water management.
• Assist in collecting, managing, and analyzing both spatial and non-spatial agricultural, hydrological, and climate data from projects.
• Contribute to articles for peer-reviewed publication in a timely manner, in accordance with IWMI’s policies and procedures for publishing research outputs.
• Assist in preparing for events, workshops, and conferences through background analysis, concept notes, and presentations.
• Engage with key stakeholders in project implementation, policy advocacy, and dissemination of project outcomes to contribute to development goals.
• Assist in Integrating research findings into effective policy recommendations and disseminate information through relevant guidelines and policy briefs.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential,

• Master’s degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources engineering. Exceptional candidates who are close to completing their master’s will also be considered.
• At least 02 years of work experience in the field of water resource management.

Desirable,

• Proven expertise in spatial and non-spatial data analysis using R, Python, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Essential

• Knowledge and Training in groundwater modelling tools.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural water management concepts demonstrated through fieldwork, coursework, or project experience.
• Strong writing skills, demonstrated through term papers and reports written during the master’s program.
• Willingness and ability to travel across India, including to rural areas, to conduct fieldwork and supervise primary data collection.
• Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Desirable,

• Understanding of development challenges, especially in relation to water, poverty alleviation, and food security in India and South Asia.
• Knowledge of regional languages.

This is a nationally recruited position and only Indian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of two (02) years with the possibility of extension.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on July 27, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.