DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
8 Months
Organizational Unit
Space Programme Section (SPC)
Infrastructure 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. 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
Under the supervision of the Scientific Officer in Space Programme Section, the incumbent
will perform the following duties:
1. Update OSCAR/Space database content according to the information collected by WMO Space Programme from the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) Members and other satellite operators indicating the missing or outdated information related to their Earth observation missions.
2. Update OSCAR/Space database content based on the other information resources published.
3. Maintain the database update request tools and update the satellite launch calendar in OSCAR/Space.
4. Update the algorithms for the application-related rating criteria of the satellites and instruments recorded in OSCAR/Space.
5. Together with WMO Space Programme Scientific Officer provide WMO Gap Analysis for space-based component of WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS).
6. Support the analysis of space-based measurement techniques for the measurement variables related to the WMO application areas.
7. Support the OSCAR/Space development roadmap, especially the work linking the variables and their requirements defined in OSCAR/Requirements to OSCAR/Space.
8. Support the analysis of the proposals and suggestions from the CGMS and other users for reflecting the future development of OSCAR/Space.
9. Support testing of the new OSCAR/Space developments.
10. Support Space Programme Scientific Officer for WIGOS Vision 2040 update work and related OSCAR/Space matters.
11. Attend by-weekly meetings, and other meetings when needed, with Space Programme Scientific Officer in charge. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
PhD degree or Equivalent in meteorology, oceanography, earth,
physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
Experience
10 years of scientific experience in working with satellite instruments and remote sensing, particularly focusing on satellite meteorology applications and especially satellite data assimilation in Numerical Weather Prediction.
Other requirements
Extensive knowledge on OSCAR/Space database and its functionalities,
Extensive knowledge on satellite instruments and remote sensing,
Good knowledge on the framework of the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) and Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS),
Understanding of the WMO framework and processes.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: hpohjola@wmo.int Additional Information:
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: