Overview
Conduct a situational and gap analysis of soil properties data in flood risk assessment in Caribbean Small Island Developing States, providing actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature, soil science research, and relevant policies in Caribbean SIDS.
- Review current flood risk assessment practices in selected Caribbean SIDS.
- Identify and establish a contact list of key stakeholders.
- Assess available soil data and related information and utilisation in flood risk assessments.
- Analyse existing policies related to flood risk, soil management, land use, and watershed conservation.
- Identify specific gaps in data, methodologies, and policies.
- Determine capacity requirements, technological needs, and institutional/operational barriers.
- Prepare a preliminary report on the Situational and Gap Analysis findings.
- Organize and conduct online focus group meetings with key stakeholders.
- Discuss potential challenges and opportunities for integrating soil data into existing DRM frameworks.
- Solicit feedback toward the development and testing of a Caribbean SIDS framework.
- Synthesize findings from the desk review and stakeholder consultations.
- Prepare the final situational and gap analysis report with actionable recommendations.
Required Experience
Minimum of five years working within Caribbean SIDS, with a documented history in soil property characterization and hydrology. Proficiency in pedology and hydrogeology, specifically soil-water interactions and hydraulic conductivity. Experience in planning, organization in multi-stakeholder focused groups meetings. Technical and policy related documentation and reporting.
Qualifications
Ph.D. and or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
