VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/HWR/HWC/S 11
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
14 April 2024
Recruitment Completed
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Online instructor on operational hydrology (Remote)
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
22 April 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
49 days
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Hydrology and Water resources (HWR) / Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere (HWC)
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 supervision of the Scientific Officer, Water Resources Assessment and Capacity building in Hydrology (SO/WRACDH) unit, the incumbent will work closely with experts from National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and from Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE).
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Co-organize, co-design and facilitate one Distance Learning Course "Hydrological field technicians RA IV Costa Rica":
a. Identify existing e-learnings modules, among the different distance learning courses in Hydrology on WMO Moodle platform, and following the needs of Costa Rica, to be integrated in the distance learning course;
b. Co-design a course curriculum, for an approximate 7-week duration;
c. Prepare transcripts (to be translated in Spanish) and finalize narrated lessons based on NIWA/WMO courses;
d. Finalize non-narrated lessons, activities, quizzes based on NIWA/WMO courses ;
e. Prepare, record, finalize narrated videos/graphics based on COMET/USGS modules;
f. Integrate static graphics and photos into COMET/USGS course;
g. Develop course structure, quizzes and integration of the new documents with COMET/USGS graphics and lessons in WMO Moodle platform.
2. Implement an autonomous Moodle course on operational hydrology based on the modules available on WMO Moodle platform:
a. Define objectives and identify training material;
b. Revise existing training material (especially those with assignments);
c. Update quizzes;
d. Develop and finalize Moodle course.
3. Assist WMO in the implementation of new e-learning modules developed by COMET on Groundwater and Water Quality:
a. Coordinate with COMET and WMO on the international version of USGS/COMET Groundwater and Water Quality lesson;
b. Integrate the new modules in WMO Moodle (including quizzes).
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
M.S. in Meteorology, Hydrology or Hydrogeology.
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Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in delivering trainings in Hydrology, Meteorology or Hydrogeology.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in developing e-learning courses/modules.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in designing distance learning courses on operational hydrology.
- At least 10 years of experience using Moodle.
- Work experience with WMO would be an advantage.
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Other requirements
Knowledge in editing videos.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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Additional Information:
SALARY: 500 USD per day.
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: Silvana Alcoz, salcoz@wmo.int
APPLICATION: 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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