VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/ACS/RCP/S 31
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
16 July 2024
Recruitment Completed
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Implementation of recommended ClimSA actions in IGAD RCC (ICPAC)
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 September 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
40 days
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Applied Climate Services (ACS) / Regional Climate Prediction (RCP)
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
1. Background and Purpose
The objective of the consultancy is to:
1) Assist in the recruitment of consultants to work with RCC-IGAD to implement the recommended actions of the ClimSA RCC-IGAD evaluation.
2) Provide guidance on and monitor progress with all recommended actions, as below:
i. Establish RCC-IGAD users' group
ii. Introduce LRF model selection
iii. Introduce skill-based LRF calibration
iv. Support to NMHSs in use of the RCC-IGAD objective forecast
v. Develop a new temperature dataset and monitoring
vi. Strengthen the regional Climate Watch
vii. Expand climate change projection products and training
3) Schedule and coordinate regular online meetings with RCC-IGAD focal points and consultants. Publish minutes of meetings, recording progress and actions.
4) Prepare a final report documenting achievements and recommendations for future work.
2. Deliverables
The consultant will provide the following deliverables to WMO:
- End November 2024: Review the plans and inception reports for all 7 actions. Feedback and advise (to consultants and WMO) on highlights, challenges and risks.
- End January 2025: Deliver mid-term report on progress with each of the 7 objectives.
- End May 2025: Final report evidencing all achievements and making recommendations for future work.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Degree in meteorology, climatology, or a field relevant to supporting the regional climate centre (RCC) functions in ICPAC;
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Experience
At least 10 years' experience in managing projects to develop climate service information systems and climate services. A working knowledge of the Greater Horn of Africa region and RCC-IGAD will be an advantage.
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Other requirements
Availability during the proposed period.
Availability to coordinate and lead online meetings with RCC-IGAD and consultants and to perform the tasks as described.
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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:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proposed fee: 390 - 750 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: Anahit Hovsepyan (ahovsepyan@wmo.int)
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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