DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 March 2026
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
30 working days
Organizational Unit
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The WMO HydroHub, created in 2017 with Swiss Agency for Development and Coopeartion (SDC) support, strengthens global water monitoring through innovation and multiโstakeholder collaboration. Phase I improved the availability of hydrometeorological data for better waterโrelated decisionโmaking. Phase II (2021โ2026) builds on this foundation by advancing innovation and supporting national services to enhance hydrological services for risk reduction, development, and environmental protection. Two external evaluations were planned: a midโterm review completed in 2023 and a final evaluation. The final evaluation will assess project progress from 2021โ2026 and provide an overall assessment of both phases.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Task 1: Documentation and Preliminary Review:
- Review of documentation, website, communication material and other relevant sources identified.
Task 2: Inception Phase:
- Develop an evaluation matrix;
- Identify a list of stakeholders and draft questionnaires.
Task 3: Data Collection:
- Review literature and documentation;
- Survey;
- Conduct online and face-to-face interviews.
Task 4: Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyse data collected;
- Draft report.
DELIVERABLES
Deliverable 1: Draft Inception Report.
Deliverable 2: Conduct interviews and consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Deliverable 3: Carry out an online Evaluation Workshop to share the preliminary findings.
Deliverable 4: Produce a draft evaluation report.
Deliverable 5: develop a PowerPoint presentation of the final findings and recommendations for key audiences.
Deliverable 6: Produce a final evaluation report. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree in a field relevant to environmental management or similar fields.
Experience
- A minimum of 8 years' experience working in the design, management and evaluation of development projects, experience in designing evaluation tools, conducting desk reviews and evaluation missions, drafting of evaluation reports, including a minimum of 3 references.
- Proven track record of technical knowledge and experience working in the area of operational hydrology/hydrometry/environmental monitoring.
- Experience in resource mobilization would be an asset. Knowledge of innovations/new techniques/recent advances as well as of gender and youth issues would be an asset.
- The capacity, resources and relevant expertise to handle the evaluation need to be demonstrated.
- Experience in evaluation of international organizations including the United Nations and Specialized Agencies. Experience working with the WMO and/or National Meteorological and Hydrological Services would be an asset.
Other requirements
- Independence from the design, management, implementation, and decision-making of the project under review, and demonstrated experience in conducting evaluations in line with UNEG ethical standards, including the application of appropriate ethical safeguards and the absence of conflicts of interest.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written).
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Additional Information:
Proposed fee: Band C: 390.00 - 560.00 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: ssandstrom@wmo.int
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: