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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 1992
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
11 April 2017
Recruitment Completed
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POST
WMO Representative for Eastern and Southern Africa, AFLDC/DRA
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
Nairobi, Kenya
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 July 2017
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Offices for Africa and Least Developed Countries (AFLDC)
Development and Regional Activities Department
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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.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Director, Offices for Africa and Least Developed Countries (AFLDC) and the overall supervision of the Director, Development and Regional Activities (DRA) Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Contribute to the implementation of resource mobilization (RM) activities within the subregion in coordination with WMO technical departments and through collaboration with regional and international organizations, including regional development partners;
(b) Assist Members in the subregion in the preparation of Strategic Development Plans, identification of requirements and resources for the further strengthening and development of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and in the formulation of relevant project proposals including implementation in support of the Services, and to further maintain updated country profiles;
(c) Participate in the organization of sessions of regional associations and follow-up actions in the implementation of decisions with regard to the implementation of the Regional Programme in the subregion. Contribute to the preparation of documents for the Executive Council and Congress within the mandate of DRA and, in particular, AFLDC;
(d) Establish partnerships and work with regional and subregional groups in the subregion, which include the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), in the implementation of meteorological, hydrological, and environmental programmes and attend their meetings, as appropriate. Provide technical support in the organization of the annual meetings of Directors/Heads of NMHSs in each subgroup and the work of the African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET);
(e) Support the organization of WMO regional events such as seminars, workshops, technical conferences and other activities planned by the technical departments and participate, as necessary, in these events. Some of these include the work of the RA I Management Group, working groups and in particular the RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee for the South West Indian Ocean. Provide support to training events at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Nairobi and assist the Education and Training (ETR) Office in the management of WMO Fellows;
(f) Represent WMO at meetings in countries in the subregion, including at the African Union (AU), the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-HABITAT, and, in particular, be a Member of the UN Interagency Group in Nairobi. Participate in high-level meetings of the United Nations Office in Nairobi and Governing Council meetings of UNEP and UN HABITAT and other conferences. Further keep abreast with the programmes of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) whose headquarters are located in the subregion. Seek partnerships with these organizations for development of NMHSs;
(g) Carry out the financial and administrative functions of the WMO Office in Nairobi;
(h) Support the president and vice-president of Regional Association I in their duties;
(i) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced university degree in meteorology, hydrology or environmental related sciences, and professional training in meteorology or a relevant field. Additional training in international cooperation and project management would be an advantage.
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Experience
At least eight years of national and international progressively responsible experience in management, preferably in a National Meteorological Service or a related environmental institution. Knowledge of United Nations structures and working processes. Having participated in WMO meetings, workshops and other events and having worked as a UN and/or WMO consultant or a member of a WMO working group or a rapporteur would be an advantage.
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Other requirements
Sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement and initiative. Ability to plan, organize and manage. Ability to maintain discussions with Senior National Officials of the Region. Strong sense of diplomacy and tact are required. Awareness of the needs of Members; knowledge of WMO Programmes and evolving development policies. Good knowledge of project formulation and project management. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English. 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.)
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Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.
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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 77326 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 22811 (in addition to the net base salary) |
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Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview. The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 5 to 9 June 2017.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
14 March 2017
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