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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025-HWR-HWC-S 24
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
28 September 2025
10 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Hydrological Drought Assessment and Monitoring Training Development for Afghanistan
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Hydrological Forecasting - Hydrology and Water Resources Services - Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere
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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. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, Hydrological and Water Resources Services, the incumbent will do the following tasks for the selected basins, Amu Darya, Helmand, Kabul, Harirod-Murghab,
1) Preparation of data for modelling
- Review of available hydrological and climate data from pilot basin.
- Assist the selection of the pilot basin(s)
- Propose open-source modelling tools
2) Training material development
Prepare training modules:
Module 1: Concepts and workflows in hydrological drought assessment, SRM Modelling, hydrological forecasting, (e.g., SPI, SSI, SRI, PDSI), and use of open data sources.
Module 2: Basin-scale hydrological modelling and trend analysis using selected tools.
- Development of Python and/or R-based templates for data preprocessing, visualization and indicator analysis.
- Integration of remote sensing and reanalysis data sources (e.g., CHIRPS, ERA5, MODIS) for use in training.
3) Delivery of trainings
- Provide in-person and hands on training events.
a) Identification of flow periods.
b) Building on existing trend analysis of drought frequency and severity provide forecasting training.
c) Visualization of outputs for decision support.
4) SOP Development and Mentorship
- Draft of user-friendly SOPs for hydrological drought assessment and model workflows.
- Provision of assignments and remote mentorship to selected trainees.
- Identification of 3-5 high-potential candidates for future Training-of-Trainers (ToT) roles.
5) Final Reporting and Evaluation:
- Conduct of pre/post assessments to evaluate participant knowledge acquisition.
- Provide a final report summarizing:
a) Curriculum delivered and trainee performance.
b) Recommendations for sustaining modelling capacity.
c) Roadmap for institutional uptake of tools and methods.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree in water resources, hydrology, climate science or related fields.
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Experience
- A minimum 10 years of experience in operational hydrological drought modelling.
- Experience in GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS) for spatial data analysis.
- Experience in programming languages (Python and/or R) for data processing, analysis and visualization.
- Prior experience in theoretical plus practical training and capacity building in developing countries.
- Experience in developing SOPs and technical materials.
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Other requirements
- Familiarity with Afghanistan or similar data-sparse environments preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse technical environments and project needs.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) and working level language skills of the scope countryy (Dari, Pashto) would be advantageous.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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Remote (Regional and national in-person training delivery, online support and follow-up)
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Additional Information:
Proposed fee: 350-500 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: fkaya@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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