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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025/SPC/I 3
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
22 February 2025
Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Senior Radio Frequency Technical Support
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 April 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
8 Months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Space Programme Section (SPC)
Infrastructure 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 Head, Space Programme Section (SPC), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Expert Support to National Focal Points on RF Matters:
- Assist national focal points on RF matters in developing the expertise and skills necessary to fulfil their roles, as outlined in their Terms of Reference.
- Address technical inquiries from national focal points on RF matters through correspondence and online meetings, as needed.
- Support the WMO Secretariat in implementing the engagement strategy for national focal points on RF matters.
- Contribute to training activities for national focal points, including organizing online meetings on a regional basis.
2. Participation in ITU-R Meetings, representing WMO interests:
- In consultation with the WMO Expert Team on Radio Frequency Coordination (ET-RFC), prepare for and participate in ITU-R Working Parties (e.g., WP7C) and other relevant meetings, representing WMO and its interests in discussions.
3. Support to the WMO Secretariat on RF-Related issues:
- Assist the WMO Secretariat in the preparation, participation, and follow-up activities of the WMO ET-RFC.
- Review technical documents and publications, as requested by the WMO Secretariat.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or Equivalent in meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
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Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in radio frequency related activities, international collaboration in the context of the Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R), and in particular of the Radiocommunication Study Groups, on frequency matters pertaining to meteorological and related activities, as well as knowledge of the WMO framework.
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Other requirements
ITU Radio Regulations, use of radio spectrum for meteorological and related activities, key principles of spectrum management, activities related to preparations for WRCs.
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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: Band C.
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: ndonoho@wmo.int
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