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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2026-SPC-ESDP 4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
12 February 2026
Under Recruitment
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POST
CONSULTANCY: VLab Technical Support Officer
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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)
4 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Space Programme Section (SPC), Earth Systems and Data Predictions Department (ESDP)
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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 supervision of the Head, Space Programme Section (SPC), the incumbent will perform the following
duties in support of the WMO-CGMS Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology (VLab):
(1) Provide secretariat support to the WMO-CGMS VLab, including preparing reports for VLab meetings and
providing supporting materials for VLab representation at various meetings (WMO ET-SSU, CGMS, etc);
(2) Support the VLab Office (VLab Co-Chairs and WMO Secretariat) in planning, managing, and implementing
activities of the VLab Network;
(3) Work closely with VLab Centres of Excellence (training centres) and Satellite Operators, providing assistance to planning, managing, and implementing activities related to the VLab Network, as requested;
(4) Keep the VLab community updated on evolving training technologies;
(5) Maintain and further develop VLab online resources (VLab Website, VLab Training Calendar, VLab YouTube). Create new online resources, as requested;
(6) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or Equivalent in the field of engineering, meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
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Experience
10 years of experience in education and training, international collaboration, particularly focusing on capacity development in the least developed countries, understanding of the WMO framework and processes;
having experience of development, implementation and evaluation of satellite training and active participation of VLab activities for more than 5 years.
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Other requirements
Proficiency in utilizing online platforms and employing modern methods in education and training, comprehensive understanding of receiving, processing, and visualizing satellite data as well as its utilization for a wide range of application areas, programming skills to be able to maintain VLab online resources (WordPress, WP plugin integration and maintenance, Python), understanding of the WMO-CGMS VLab and how it operates.
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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: Band C: 390.00 - 560.00 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: ndonoho@wmo.int
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Additional Information:
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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