DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 September 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
40 days
Organizational Unit
Applied Climate Services (ACS) / Regional Climate Prediction (RCP)
Services Department 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. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Background and Purpose
The objective of the consultancy is to:
1) Assist in the recruitment of consultants to work with RCC-IGAD to implement the recommended actions of the ClimSA RCC-IGAD evaluation.
2) Provide guidance on and monitor progress with all recommended actions, as below:
i. Establish RCC-IGAD users' group
ii. Introduce LRF model selection
iii. Introduce skill-based LRF calibration
iv. Support to NMHSs in use of the RCC-IGAD objective forecast
v. Develop a new temperature dataset and monitoring
vi. Strengthen the regional Climate Watch
vii. Expand climate change projection products and training
3) Schedule and coordinate regular online meetings with RCC-IGAD focal points and consultants. Publish minutes of meetings, recording progress and actions.
4) Prepare a final report documenting achievements and recommendations for future work.
2. Deliverables
The consultant will provide the following deliverables to WMO:
- End November 2024: Review the plans and inception reports for all 7 actions. Feedback and advise (to consultants and WMO) on highlights, challenges and risks.
- End January 2025: Deliver mid-term report on progress with each of the 7 objectives.
- End May 2025: Final report evidencing all achievements and making recommendations for future work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Degree in meteorology, climatology, or a field relevant to supporting the regional climate centre (RCC) functions in ICPAC;
Experience
At least 10 years' experience in managing projects to develop climate service information systems and climate services. A working knowledge of the Greater Horn of Africa region and RCC-IGAD will be an advantage.
Other requirements
Availability during the proposed period.
Availability to coordinate and lead online meetings with RCC-IGAD and consultants and to perform the tasks as described.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Additional Information:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proposed fee: 390 - 750 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: Anahit Hovsepyan (ahovsepyan@wmo.int)
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.