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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/AER/SI 6
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
26 November 2024
5 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Support development of Integrated Urban Services for cities in Thailand with Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD)
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
2 December 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
90 Days over 18 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Atmosphere and Environment Research (AER) Division
Science and Innovation 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
a) Work in close collaboration with the WMO Secretariat;
b) Collaborate with the NFCS expert and specialized IUS experts;
c) Participate in regular check-ins/consultation meetings with TMD, GIZ, and WMO;
d) Participate in an inception meeting with TMD and GIZ to design a detailed workplan (activities and timeline) according to the IUS roadmap developed by WMO;
e) Conduct a comprehensive introductory workshop with TMD on IUS in Thailand, following the WMO Step-by-step Guidelines, best practices, and case studies;
f) Conduct trainings through various formats (online/onsite lectures and hands-on activities) on urban climate, including but not limited to introduction to urban climate and theories, urban climate models, data input preparation, tools and programming;
g) Oversee and provide technical support in the delivery of IUS products tailored to each pilot city (including data collection, data analysis, reanalysis, and bias correction);
h) Support the analysis of IUS questionnaires developed by WMO;
i) Conduct an initial assessment of IUS in the pilot cities and follow-up with relevant entities;
j) Support the creation of user interface platforms at the city level (incl. design and delivery verification workshops);
k) Accompany TMD on selected visits to the pilot cities;
l) Coordinate closely with selected experts on prioritized topics (i.e. urban flood, urban heat island effect, air pollution/quality management) for IUS, including the integration of these blueprints into the final synthesis report;
m) Summarize the above activities in the Synthesis Report on the development of integrated services in Thailand, including lesson learnt to be input in the Thailand National Framework for Climate Services.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Masters or PhD in climate science, meteorology or equivalent. At least 10 years of work experience in cities and weather/climate.
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Experience
- 10 years' experience working in urban climate, urban environments, urban issues related to climate change, adaptation, and/or mitigation.
- Experience in implementing or delivering Integrated Urban Hydrometeorological Climate and Environmental Services.
- Experience in designing multi-stakeholder processes, preferably at government administrative levels or in a capacity related to the UN system.
- Experience in translating technical requirements and project results into summary reports for policymakers or practitioners.
- Experience working in the Southeast Asian context is required.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and team members.
- Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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Other requirements
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to address challenging situations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven analytical and writing skills.
- Availability and willingness to travel to Thailand up to 3 weeks throughout the duration of the consultancy
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Thai would be a plus. 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:
Focal point email for addional information: ldulguerov@wmo.int
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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