Consultancy - To evaluate and propose improvements on institutional organization of the hydrological services in the Dominican Republic
Organizational Context
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is supporting the strengthening of hydrological and meteorological services, climate services and multi-hazard early warning systems in the Dominican Republic through the Climate Risk and Early Warning System (CREWS) Dominican Republic project. The project engages with the main national stakeholders contributing to climate and warning services (INDOMET, INDRHI, Civil Defense, Emergency Commission Center, and National Geological Services) and other relevant stakeholders. Effective coordination is essential to support institutional ownership, promote collaboration across sectors, facilitate decision-making processes, and ensure the timely implementation of project activities. Given the need to enhance the operational and institutional capacities of national services, the WMO requires targeted support to conduct an institutional assessment and propose improvements for the reorganization of the national hydrological services (NHS), which is under the National Institute of Water Resources (INDRHI). The approach focuses on optimizing the organizational structure to ensure effective operation, with an emphasis on improving processes and practices related to hydrometeorological data management, monitoring, and forecasting, as well as the development and provision of information to support decision-making.
Job Purpose
To evaluate and propose improvements on the institutional organization of the hydrological services in the Dominican Republic, aiming to enhance their operational and institutional capacities for effective hydrometeorological data management, monitoring, forecasting, and service delivery.
Responsibilities
Analysis of the NHS’s institutional contribution to national climate and early warning services, and water resources management, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Assessment of the NHS’s institutional organization, vision, and strategies in alignment with national plans. Proposal of a comprehensive and updated organizational structure, including improvements to the institutional framework, roles, and procedures for effective hydrological information management and service delivery. Formulation of recommendations for reorganizing hydrological monitoring and forecasting units. Validation of the institutional evaluation with INDRHI authorities. Collaboration with national institutions and other consultants. Organization of meetings, technical and institutional consultations. Preparation of presentations on findings, analysis, results, and recommendations. Deliverables include an Inception Report, Progress Report, and a Final Report with a proposed action plan and lessons learned.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in institutional strengthening, stakeholder engagement, and international relations related to hydrological services and water resources. Demonstrated experience supporting coordination among government institutions, technical agencies, and development partners. Experience organizing consultations, workshops, meetings, and multi-stakeholder engagement processes. Experience preparing technical and institutional reports, and user needs consultations. Experience supporting project coordination and implementation is desirable. Experience related to climate services, hydrometeorology, disaster risk reduction, or early warning systems is an asset. Experience working in the Dominican Republic and familiarity with national institutional arrangements is highly desirable.
Skills
Strong coordination, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to engage effectively with government institutions, technical organizations, and development partners. Excellent drafting, reporting, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously and deliver quality outputs within agreed deadlines. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. An easygoing person with a strong sense of teamwork.