DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
31 July 2020
Under Recruitment
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POST
Call for Candidates - HIGHWAY CAPEX 2 due diligence
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Multiple Duty Stations, various
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Short-term
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Project Implementation Unit,
Member Services and Development 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 overall guidance of Chief, World Weather Research Division (C/WWR) and the direct supervision of the Head, Project Implementation Unit (H/PIU) and the HIGHWAY Project Manager, the incumbent will perform due diligence and support the fine-tuning and harmonization of technical specifications of pre-defined meteorological-related equipment supporting a regional EWS in the Lake Victoria Basin. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Consultations: Outreach to HIGHWAY national partners (namely Meteo Rwanda, UNMA/ActionAid Uganda, TMA, KMD), relevant stakeholders in the region and relevant technical departments at WMO (Infrastructures (I) Department and the Procurement Unit, among others) to plan for field-level due diligence and fine-tuning of technical specifications. WMO will provide a list of institutions and persons to contact and WMO sub-regional office will liaise with national partners accordingly;
2. Due diligence: Perform a desk and field-level review of CAPEX 2 equipment and confirm the final list of equipment to be procured (Deliverable 2). This task will require extensive field work and collaboration with national partners;
3. Technical specification fine-tuning: Building upon the preliminary list of equipment and the outcome of the due diligence process, bring the CAPEX 2 equipment technical specifications to the level of standards needed for WMO procurement unit to start the purchasing procedure (Deliverable 3). This task will require extensive field-work and collaboration with national partners and WMO Procurement Unit;
4. Technical advice on procurement process: Design a procurement timeline from receipt of approved technical specifications to acceptance of equipment by the NMHS. Provision of technical assessment and advice regarding the evaluation of bids;
5. Installation/commissioning of equipment: Provide support to the installation and commissioning of equipment procured, in close collaboration with the NMHS. This task may require field work;
6. Carry-out any other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in meteorology, climatology, disaster risk management or a closely related field.
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Experience
At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in planning and managing technical cooperation programmes in meteorology. Demonstrated experience/ability to design and deliver due diligence process and to develop technical specifications for meteorological-related equipment, in the context of provision and delivery of weather and climate information and products in a national, sub-region or regional setting; Demonstrated abilities and contributions to procurement process, preferably in a capacity related to the United Nations system; Solid ability to understand countries' hazards, vulnerabilities and risks and strong technical knowledge of meteorological-related equipment.
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Other requirements
Ability to anticipate and understand client needs, formulate clear technical requirements. Ability to develop innovative solutions to address challenging situations; Demonstrated experience working with multiple national and international stakeholders on performing a due diligence process and developing technical specifications; Working experience with international institutions and United Nations agencies would be an advantage; Previous experience in East Africa would also be an advantage; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of French is desirable. 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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This position is funded from extra-budgetary resources. The short-term contractor will be engaged for four months and will have a deliverable-based contract.
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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.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
3 July 2020
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