VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/ACS/S 58
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
3 December 2024
10 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Energy and Meteorology Expert
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 December 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
Energy Unit/ Applied Climate Services (ACS) Section
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 overall guidance of the Head of Applied Climate Services (H/ACS) and the supervision of WMO Climate and Energy Project Officer.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Methodology revision: Refine the WMO high-resolution national renewable atlases methodology for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) developed under the first phase of the project, with a focus on the hydropower atlas;
2. Co-production sessions and capacity development for seven WMO Members: Conduct introductory meetings followed by co-production sessions to assist seven selected WMO Members in developing and customizing their atlases (wind, solar, and hydropower) using updated guidelines and Jupyter Notebook open-source codes;
3. Online training package: Develop a 1-hour recorded training tutorial with English subtitles, covering the baseline package and additional personalized components for participating WMO Members, to be uploaded to the WMO Energy and Meteorology portal;
4. Regional webinar contributions: Participate in three WMO regional technical webinars organized by the WMO secretariat to present the methodology and online training, assisting with the dissemination of project results.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced University Degree in meteorology, climatology, environmental sciences, or related discipline.
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Experience
- Minimum relevant work experience of ten (10) years.
- Extensive Experience in climate data analysis and downscaling models.
- Proven knowledge in applying of weather and climate services for the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy atlas.
- Previous work experience in the United Nations will be an advantage.
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Other requirements
- Knowledge of WMO working arrangements and activities of the WMO Study Group on Renewable Energy Transition.
- Skill in producing training materials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven analytical and writing skills.
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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:
Payband C
Focal point email for additional information hbastani@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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