CONSULTANCY: SOFF CARIBBEAN WORKSHOP COORDINATION CONSULTANT (SSA-2024/SOFF/I 17)

21 November 2024
 
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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/SOFF/I 17
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 26 November 2024
5 day(s) until closing deadline - Consultants
POST

CONSULTANCY: SOFF Caribbean Workshop coordination consultant
GRADE

N/A
DUTY STATION 

Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determined
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
25 days
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Sytematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF Secretariat)
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the SOFF Programme Management Officer and the Partnerships Officer the consultant will coordinate the arrangement and coordination of the SOFF Regional Workshop in the Caribbean. The consultant will be responsible to perform the following tasks:

Workshop coordination and logistical arrangements:
1. Engage with relevant stakeholders/partners in the region involved in Early Warnings and climate activities
- Map out events in the region to ensure timing and schedule aligned with;
- Support coordination of key partners in the logistical arrangements;
- Make links as possible with existing initiatives and events.

2. Prepare workshop documents and materials
- Develop workshop agenda, logistical notes and other relevant materials;
- Coordinate inputs of co-organizing on workshop materials.

3. Coordinate arrangements with venues and logistics on the ground
- Arrange venue options and services to be provided for workshop, including interpretation;
- Coordinate logistics note including hotel options, transport to venue, meals etc.

4. Participants arrangements
- Support travel arrangements for participants together with SOFF administrative staff;
- Support visa advice and support as feasible.

Technical material development and coordination:
5. Support the development of technical materials and workshop arrangements
- Together with SOFF Operational staff, prepare agenda and session plan;
- Prepare draft technical material for presentations and coordination with speakers for inputs during sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelors degree in communications, international relationsions, project management or relevant field.

Experience
A minimum of 8 years experience in programme management, communications and international development. A strong knowledge of the region is essential and a knowledge of technical areas and key stakeholders in the region.

Other requirements
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of event coordination.
- Work in the field of Meteorology, Early warnings systems an asset.


Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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.
Additional Information:
Payband B : approximately 400 USD per day excluding travel related costs.

Focal point email for additional information : Ana Heureux, aheureux@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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