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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2102
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
24 December 2020
Under Recruitment
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POST
Science Officer
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GRADE
P3
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
World Climate Research (WCR) Division
Science and Innovation 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 the Director of the Science and Innovation (D/SI) and the direct supervision of the Head of the World Climate Research Division (H/WCR), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Provide overall programmatic support to key World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) science activities, including, but not limited, to those covering the WCRP Science Objectives on "Prediction of the near and mid-term evolution of the climate system" and "Long-term response of the climate system";
(b) Support the Head of the Division with regard to the development and realization of the WCRP Implementation and Transition process;
(c) Work closely with the staff in the Division to jointly meet key objectives;
(d) Coordinate with the WCRP International Project Offices, as necessary, in particular the new Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) Office;
(e) Work with relevant activities to provide regular budget and funding updates, and assist the Head of Division in identifying possible sources of funding;
(f) Liaise and coordinate with the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) and the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) in the SI Department, the IPCC secretariat, as well as other activities as appropriate (e.g., ensuring connections with WMO Technical Commissions, the Research Board and other WCRP co-sponsored activities);
(g) Act as a focal point for the Secretariat for CMIP activities, in particular with regards to the scenario runs as required by the IPCC process;
(h) Maintain current knowledge of climate research progress relevant to the WCRP, particularly around modelling;
(i) Work with Departments to identify and support opportunities for early career, underrepresented, and developing country researchers;
(j) Represent the WCRP (and when appropriate the SI Department) in national and international meetings, as required;
(k) Under the guidance of the Head of the Division, work with the WCRP co-sponsors;
(l) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Climate Science, Earth System Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Cryosphere Sciences or a closely related field. A Ph.D. would be an advantage.
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Experience
A minimum of five years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in a relevant climate, Modelling, Earth System Science or a global change field.
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Other requirements
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programmes and projects. Ability to plan, organize and manage the work with minimum supervision. Ability to draft clear and succinct communication items, reports, documents and correspondence. Maturity of judgement, initiative and creativity. Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of the United Nations, including WMO programmes and activities and international organization processes would be an advantage. 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 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$ 64121 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 51040 (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.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
26 November 2020
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