DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
60 days
Organizational Unit
North, Central and West Africa (NCWA)
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. 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 consultant will carry out the following;
Institutional baseline analysis on strategies to improve meteorological and climate services:
- Stakeholders' analysis and a brief evaluation of socio-economic benefits of SLMet services;
- Consultations and meeting with stakeholders, including actual and potential users of SLMet services;
- Describe potential options for the co-development of meteorological, hydrological and climate services through collaborations;
- Coordinate the preparation and delivery of workshops (usually one or two) with SLMet and other relevant institutions to define the institutional strategic actions for improvement of services;
- Assist the SLMet Director General and focal points in preparing the strategic plan related documents to be adopted or examined by the governing body of SLMet.
Review and update the national strategy plan (NSP):
- Review and update the NSP of the SLMet strategic for improved meteorological and climate services, and provide an action plan 2025-2030 with associated activities, timelines, estimated budgets, partners involved;
- Identify and describe the resources (human, financial, technical, institutional) and legislative environment required for the implementation of the action plan and related activities;
- Assist SLMet in the validation of the NSP and propose detailed actions for systematic tracking of the strategic action plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced degree in applied meteorology, environmental sciences, bussiness management, international relations, or related discipline.
Experience
At least 8 years of experience in strategic planning and management and organizational change in developing countries.
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:
Proposed fee: To be defined, depending upon experience, knowledge, and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: taniagascon@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: