DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 March 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Internship
6 months
Organizational Unit
Applied Climate Services (ACS) / The Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP)
Services Department WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support to the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) with focus on establishing the Global Drought Mosaic (GDM);
- Extend and maintain data base of national and regional drought monitors;
- Prepare a global map of national and regional drought monitors on a Geo Information System (GIS);
- Support the efforts to harmonize of data to standardize the diverse methodologies, data formats, and indices used by different drought monitors;
- Develop and document a methodology for regularly updating the Global Drought Mosaic. Automate the process where possible by creating scripts to fetch and integrate data from various monitors into GIS platforms;
- Assist in preparing and implementing capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities;
- Contribute to IDMP communication efforts, including outreach materials and updates;
- Edit and draft technical reports and documents;
- Perform other relevant duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree from a recognized university or technical institute in geomatics, climatology, geography, agriculture, hydrology, meteorology, physics or engineering.
Experience
No past work experience is required. Hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related databases would be an advantage.
Other requirements
Sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, initiative, ability to work in a team.
Languages
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of other WMO official language(s) would be an advantage
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) 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: 3 February 2025
