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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025/RAF/MS 4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
3 March 2025
9 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANT: Meteorological Systems Integration in Burkina Faso for the HYDROMET Project
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
17 March 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
90 working days over 4 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
WMO Representative Office for North, Central and West Africa(RAF)
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 consultant will be responsible for:
A. System Integration & Development
- Develop APIs and middleware to connect existing meteorological systems and platforms;
- Implement full CAP-XML compliance for automated multi-hazard alert generation;
- Enhance real-time data ingestion from NWP models (ECMWF, GFS, AROME, ICON, WRF);
- Develop GIS-powered visualization modules for displaying meteorological data dynamically.
B. Bulletin & Product Generation
- Automate bulletin production, integrating forecast models and data sources dynamically;
- Develop multi-format outputs (SVG, PDF, NetCDF, GeoTIFF, JSON, CAP XML) for bulletin dissemination;
- Ensure bulletins dynamically adjust to different forecast scenarios.
C. Public Display & Dissemination
- Implement public display interfaces for weather data and products at government buildings, airports, and transport hubs;
- Develop API-based integrations for external dissemination, allowing media and emergency services to access weather products;
- Expand dissemination to multi-platform alerts (social media, email, SMS, websites, mobile apps).
D. User Management & Security
- Implement advanced user authentication and access control with role-based permissions;
- Develop a user activity tracking and logging system for auditing and compliance;
- Ensure multi-language support for the entire system.
E. Testing, Deployment, & Documentation
- Conduct unit and integration testing of all new functionalities;
- Deploy enhancements within ANAM’s operational environment;
- Develop comprehensive user documentation and training materials.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree in Meteorology or Climatology, Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Geospatial Technologies, Environment, or a related field.
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Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development for meteorology or GIS applications.
- Experience working with National Meteorological Services (NMHSs) or similar institutions.
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Other requirements
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python, Django, Wagtail, JavaScript, and API development.
- Hands-on experience integrating numerical weather prediction models (ECMWF, GFS, AROME, ICON, WRF).
- Expertise in GIS and meteorological data visualization using QGIS, ArcGIS, or web-based GIS platforms.
- Knowledge of CAP-XML, alert generation, and multi-platform dissemination (SMS, Email, Web, Mobile Apps, Social Media).
- Knowledge of standard WMO observation message formats (e.g., SYNOP, PILOT, and TEMP in TAC and BUFR formats).
- Experience in cloud-based deployment, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and server management.
Project Management Skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Experience in drafting technical reports, system documentation, and anomaly reports.
- Experience in capacity-building, user training, and system sustainability planning.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and French ((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.)
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Additional Information:
Pay Band: D (620-750 USD per day depending on experience).
Focal point email: Pinghouinde Michel NIKIEMA, pmnikiema@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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