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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2288
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
14 March 2024
Under Recruitment
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POST
Project 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 - 1 year
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Hydrological and Water Resources Services (HWR) Division; Hydrology, Water Resources and Cryosphere (HWC) Branch
Services 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 Head, Hydrological and Water Resources Services (H/HWR) Division, and the Director, Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere Branch (D/HWC) Branch, the PO/HWR reports to the Programme Management Officer of Hydrological Forecasting Unit. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Global: contribute to the implementation of the Early Warnings of the hydrological hazards in within MHEWS environment with particular focus on floods;
(b) Regional and local: Coordinate, assess, develop and implement in partnership flood forecasting activities and projects initially in Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Haiti, Barbados, Antigua Barbuda and Guatemala;
(c) Adapt to diverse operational conditions and propose innovative solutions for hydromet value-chain application, impact-based flood forecasting and MHEWS;
(d) Foster a positive team environment by promoting good attitudes and effective teamwork;
(e) Ensure consistency and clear communication in project-related documentation;
(f) Collaborate with experts and team members to enhance integrated flood management strategies;
(g) Assist the Programme Manager and superiors in other Hydrological Forecasting unit tasks as required;
(h) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in operational hydrology, water resources, hydrogeology, environmental sciences or related field. A Doctorate/PhD degree related to the subject matter would be advantageous and add to the professional experience.
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Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in projects or programmes related to operational hydrology and water resources and applications.
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Other requirements
- Expertise in flood forecasting processes, techniques and tools.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse experts and team members.
- Mental flexibility and adaptability to different operational environments.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Problem-solving skills to address challenges related to integrated flood management effectively.
- High sense of integrity, responsibility, and maturity of judgment; ability to work autonomously.
- Good level of initiative and creativity; demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads.
- 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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This position is funded from a Trust Fund. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds in the Trust Fund.
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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$ 57517 (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:
15 February 2024
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