VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/DPO/ESM/I 11
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
22 September 2024
Under Recruitment
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POST
CONSULTANCY: A socioeconomic Cost Benefit Analysis of hydro-meteorological monitoring in South Sudan
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
60 days of work over 6 months.
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Development Partnerships Office (DPO) and Earth System Monitoring (ESM)
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
The objective of the study is to perform a cost-benefit analysis of the socioeconomic benefits from an adequate national hydrological monitoring system and weather forecasts and early warning information in South Sudan.
The consultant will be expected to:
- Inception Report, including methodology;
- Mission report including online repository of data, literature, and information collected;
- South Sudan Case Study: Socioeconomic Cost Benefit Analysis Report;
- PowerPoint Presentation with Results;
- Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or Equivalent (PHD would be an advantage) in Economics, Environmental Economics.
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Experience
- 10 years progressively relevant experience in socioeconomic analysis (e.g. cost benefit analysis) and/or hydrometeorology.
- Working experience in Africa is a plus, especially South Sudan.
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Other requirements
- Knowledge of water resources management, climate change issues, and hydrometeorology/climate information services.
- Familiarity with key frameworks and global commitments a plus, such as disaster risk reduction and the Hyogo Framework for Action.
- Proven experience in the desired fields of the study and demonstrated experience of having undertaken similar studies in the past, preferably in the region.
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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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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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Additional Information:
Focal point email for additional information: ssandstrom@wmo.int and JTWatkins@wmo.int
Home-based with mission(s) to South Sudan.
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
12 September 2024
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E-RECRUITMENT
