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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/ACS/MS 7
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
24 June 2024
Recruitment Completed
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Documentation of achievements, good practices and lessons learned
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 July 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
30 days
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Applied Climate Services (ACS), Member Services (MS) 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 supervision of the Communications Officer, Member Services Department the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Identify appropriate achievements, good practices and lessons learned from selected WMO projects in East Africa related to climate services in the agriculture sector;
Engage with project partners and stakeholders to gather information on the identified achievements, good practices and lessons learned;
Document each of the identified stories of achievement, good practices and lessons learned in a concise manner, including with appropriate photos and graphics;
Compile the stories into one well laid out booklet to share the achievements, good practices and lessons learned;
Prepare a leaflet highlighting the key achievements, good practices and lessons learned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
University degree in communications, journalism, social science, or a related field. Having an advanced degree or specialised training in communications will be an advantage.
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Experience
At least 7 years of experience in communication tasks related to applied climate services (particularly for the agriculture sector), early warning systems, environment, weather and climate services, or climate change.
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Other requirements
Experience writing and designing communication products adapted to various target audiences in the field of weather and climate services.
Experience working in Africa, particularly east Africa.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO 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:
Proposed fee: TBC depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: vmazarese@wmo.int
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