DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
8 Months
Organizational Unit
Space Systems and Utilization (SSU) Division
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. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Head, Space Systems and Utilization (SSU) Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties in support of the WMO-CGMS Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology (VLab):
1. Provide secretariat support to the WMO-CGMS VLab, including preparing reports for VLab meetings and providing supporting materials for VLab representation at various meetings (WMO ET-SSU, CGMS, etc).
2. Support the VLab Office (VLab Co-Chairs and WMO Secretariat) in planning, managing, and implementing activities of the VLab Network.
3. Work closely with VLab Centres of Excellence (training centres) and Satellite Operators, providing assistance to planning, managing, and implementing activities related to the VLab Network, as requested.
4. Keep the VLab community updated on evolving training technologies.
5. Maintain and further develop VLab online resources (VLab Website, VLab Training Calendar, VLab YouTube). Create new online resources, as requested. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or Equivalent in meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
Experience
10 years of experience in education and training, international collaboration, particularly focusing on capacity development in the least developed countries, understanding of the WMO framework and processes; having experience of development, implementation and evaluation of satellite training and active participation of VLab activities for more than 5 years.
Other requirements
Proficiency in utilizing online platforms and employing modern methods in education and training, comprehensive understanding of receiving, processing, and visualizing satellite data as well as its utilization for a wide range of application areas, advanced programming skills to be able to maintain VLab online resources (WordPress, WP plugin integration and maintenance, HTML, GNU/Linux automation, Python, Shell Scripting, LaTeX), understanding of the WMO-CGMS VLab and how it operates.
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:
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: ndonoho@wmo.int
APPLICATIONS: 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: