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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024 /PDMU/DPO/MS15
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
7 December 2024
3 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Update National Strategic Plan on Meteorological Services 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
25 March 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
80 days over a period of 8 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU)/Development Partnership Office (DPO)
Member Services and Development 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 this consultancy is to support the South Sudan Meteorological Services (SSMS) in developing an updated strategic plan to strengthen the provision of meteorological and climatological services in South Sudan. The consultant will focus on policy formulation, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development, ultimately creating a sustainable foundation for these critical services. In parallel, another consultant will concentrate on creating a legislative framework to formalize meteorological services.
The consultancy will be conducted over 80 working days within an eight-month period and will include the following tasks:
a) Contribute to the Constitution of a National Working Group: Form a national working group tasked with leading the policy and legislative formulation process, working closely with the consultant.
b) High-Level Launch, Inception Report and Meeting:
- Support, in collaboration with the PR and other consultant, the organization of a high-level project launch. The launch will also be used to mobilize political support and further be used to constitute the national working group and further be used to introduce the consultant.
- Develop an inception report and hold an inception meeting with WMO and stakeholders to present the document, solicit their inputs and consolidate their views.
c) Development of Zero Draft: Develop and submit the Zero draft of the updated strategic plan. Before submission, the document must be reviewed by WMO, the twinned country and the PR office.
d) Stakeholder Consultations on Zero Draft: Conduct consultations with stakeholders to review and refine the zero draft of the strategy, integrating feedback to ensure alignment with local needs.
e) First Draft Submission: Prepare and submit the first draft of the updated strategic plan, reflecting inputs from stakeholders and technical reviews.
f) Validation Workshop: Facilitate a workshop, in collaboration with the other consultant, for stakeholders to validate the policy and strategy and authorize the draft bill for submission to the appropriate ministry.
g) Finalization, Editing, and Publishing: Finalize, print, and publish the strategy document for tabling at Cabinet.
h) Final Submission and Tabling to Ministry: Collaborate with WMO and the PR office to submit the finalized strategy to the Ministry.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced degree in meteorology, hydrology, climatology, or a field relevant to supporting early warnings systems and disaster risk reduction.
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Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in meteorology, hydrology, climatology, or related fields relevant to the development of meteorological and climatological services is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in formulating national policies, strategic plans with particular expertise in supporting National Meteorological and Hydrological Services. Experience working in South Sudan or similar contexts is highly preferred.
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Other requirements
The consultant will provide a blend of in-country and remote technical support, including four one-week missions for on-site assistance and facilitation of workshops or training sessions.
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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:
Proposed fee: Payband C - approx. 400 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: Jason Watkins (jtwatkins@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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