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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2170
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
7 February 2022
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Scientific Officer
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GRADE
P4
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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
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Secretariat, Earth System (ES) Branch
Infrastructure 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 Director, Infrastructure Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Take on responsibility of the Terrestrial Observation Panel for Climate (TOPC), co-sponsored by GCOS and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP);
(b) Provide scientific and programme management advice to the climate observing communities with respect to the implementation of sustained satellite-based and in-situ based observations of Essential Climate Variables through preparation of reports and participation in relevant meetings;
(c) Identify and coordinate the scientific needs of the climate community related to terrestrial observations in coordination with TOPC, and with guidance from the GCOS and WCRP science panels and expert groups;
(d) Cooperate closely with the Chairpersons of the GCOS/WCRP Terrestrial Observation Panel for Climate (TOPC), and liaise with the GCOS Network Manager, in order to identify projects which contribute to the implementation of terrestrial climate observing systems, on global and regional scales, and assess the feasibility and impact of relevant projects;
(e) Support and establish close liaison between the TOPC and the GCOS/WCRP Atmosphere Observation Panel for Climate (AOPC) which focuses on atmospheric issues and climate, and with the GCOS/GOOS/WCRP Ocean Observations Panel for Climate (OOPC) which focuses on marine issues and air-sea-interfaces;
(f) Organize panel meetings and associated workshops and conferences, prepare supporting documents, taking and writing up the notes, finalizing and publishing the reports, including the implementation of action items, and the response to requests from the Panel;
(g) Provide relevant input to, and assist in support for the GCOS Steering Committee. Ensure good liaison with WCRP, WMO Technical Commissions, the WMO Integrated Global Observing System Project Office and other relevant partners on all matters relevant to climate observations and related climate services;
(h) Coordinate the involvement of GCOS in climate research and observations for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and provide input to the preparations of reports to the UNFCCC and its subsidiary bodies;
(i) Support the coordination of GCOS activities with the WMO Integrated Global Observing System;
(j) 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 or related field.
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Experience
At least eight years of combined national and international progressively-responsible experience in managing and developing scientific programmes; experience in climate change monitoring, modelling, policy development and/or response measures. Experience in working with international organizations. Experience in synthesising and presenting information.
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Other requirements
Knowledge of the activities of WMO or other United Nations agencies would be an advantage. Sense of integrity, responsibility, maturity of judgement, initiative and creativity. Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads with minimum supervision. Ability to draft reports, correspondence and documents clearly and succinctly. Capacity to organize and conduct surveys and training. 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$ 77326 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 58149 (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:
10 January 2022
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