VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2001
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
8 August 2017
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Scientific Officer, BSH/CLW
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 January 2018
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Basic Systems in Hydrology (BSH) Division
Climate and Water 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 supervision of the Chief, Basic Systems in Hydrology (BSH) Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Assume responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of Hydrological Cycle Observing System (HYCOS) projects within the World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) Programme, together with the HydroHub team;
(b) Work with the Chief on all duties assigned to the Division, especially those in support of the WMO Commission for Hydrology (CHy), its working groups and experts, and other relevant World Meteorological Organization (WMO) bodies, in the framework of the implementation of the Programme on Basic Systems in Hydrology;
(c) Assume responsibility for providing support to the work of certain Working Groups on Hydrology of the WMO Regional Associations;
(d) Review and edit reports prepared by experts and others related to the activities of the Division;
(e) Assist in providing support and backstopping to WMO technical assistance activities, as required, including undertaking advisory missions;
(f) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in hydrology, water resources, civil or agricultural engineering, geology, geography or geophysics, or a closely related field. A Ph.D in hydrology or water resources would be an advantage.
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Experience
At least eight years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in a National Hydrological Service (NHS) or similar institute in activities related to operational hydrology and water resources assessment. Solid experience in network design and operation and in the management of a Hydrological Service would be a particular advantage. Proven experience in developing and working with projects involving technical assistance.
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Other requirements
Familiarity with the programmes and activities of WMO. Sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement, initiative, originality of ideas; capacity for planning, organizing and managing work programmes. Experience in planning and organizing meetings. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, analytical and managerial skills. Proven ability to draft technical reports and documentation. Demonstrated ability to foster international cooperation. 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$ 56371 (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 18 to 22 September 2017.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
11 July 2017
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