VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/HWC/S 47
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
11 October 2024
Under Recruitment
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Technical support for quality assurance on flood forecasting in urban areas in Burkina Faso
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 October 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
30 days over 2 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Hydrology, Water Resources and Cryosphere (HWC) Division
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 project manager the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Advise on the representation of land surface for flood forecasting in selected areas of Burkina Faso.
- Assist on verify the Lidar-based Digital Elevation Model (DEM) developed for urban pilot areas in Burkina Faso;
- Provide suggestions on possible DEM post-processing at required locations with critical road crossing structures near to flood vulnerable communities;
- Collaborate with developers of urban flood forecasting systems in Burkina Faso to evaluate the represented vulnerable urban areas and the generated flood impact maps.
2. Engage DGRE on GIS analysis.
- Coordinate revision sessions with DGRE technicians to engage them in the verification process and analysis of DEM and flood impact maps;
- Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree in geographical information sciences, hydrology, hydraulics.
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Experience
- Knowledge of lidar data processing for the construction of hydraulic 2D models.
- Experience in modelling, hazard maps and analysis of the impact of flooding in urban areas.
- Knowledge of the Burkina Faso context (geographical and institutional).
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Other requirements
- Sense of responsibility, flexibility, maturity of judgement, initiative, and ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to write and synthesize technical and scientific documents.
- Ability to prepare and deliver pedagogical training.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of French and 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:
Pay Band: 390 - 560 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge, and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: taniagascon@wmo.int
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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