DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
12 days
Organizational Unit
Technical Coordination and GFCS Support (TCG)
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
Under the supervision of the SO/WIGOS/I and in close coordination with the project manager for CREWS ASW DRC/TCG the consultant will provide training in the maintenance of AWS with the following key responsibilities:
1. Deliver training in French, combining theoretical and practical sessions aligned with the defined training objectives across the following modules:
- Fault diagnosis and trouble shooting.
- Installation and optimization.
- Methods for developing procedure manuals and maintenance plans.
- Maintenance tools and software.
- Introduction to metrology including the International Vocabulary of Metrology (VIM), methods for uncertainty computation, and traceability to the international chain.
- Practical demonstration on sensors calibration.
2. Assess participants' practical competencies to identify areas for improvement and guide them toward full mastery of the subject matter.
3. Design and develop comprehensive and context-appropriate training materials.
4. Provide open-source tools enabling participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training.
5. Develop an operational manual for AWS maintenance and a detailed training report summarizing content delivered, participant performance, and recommendations for future capacity development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in engineering, hydrology, meteorology, instrumentation, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in training delivery, particularly in technical capacity building related to environmental monitoring, instrumentation, or hydrometeorological systems.
Experience
- A minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience on instrumentation, Installation or maintenance of stations.
- Proven experience in delivering training on calibration or in conducting weather sensors calibration.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training programs that effectively combine theoretical and practical learning.
Other requirements
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with open-source tools and digital resources for technical training and field applications.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of French (spoken and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the WMO Secretariat is an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Additional Information:
Proposed fee: 390-560 USD per day, depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: sbernardine@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: