Support procedures to improve collaboration for warning services in Central Africa

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Technical Coordination Unit (TCU), Division of Developpement Partnerships and Programme Delivery (DPPD)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant will carry out the following:

Support preparation and delivery of workshop on coordination mechanism for warning in Central Africa

– Develop a synthesis on services and information shared by regional entities (climate, meteorological, river basin authorities and AMHEWS situation room) and describe how it is used, based on desk review and country consultation;

– Describe the procedures for warning in Central Africa based on the engagement with Disaster Risk Reduction focal points, describe challenges and key improvement;

– Prepare documents and presentations for a regional workshop on procedures to improve collaboration for warning services between regional and national entities in Central Africa;

– Support in-situ coordination of the workshop and the delivery of presentations;

– Drafting report of the workshop and collect feedback from countries, and provide a mapping of the operational procedures required to improve collaboration between regional and national entities based on countries discussion during the workshop;

– Prepare a communication article on the results of the workshop;

– Develop a concept note on strategies to improve early warning systems in the region to explore mobilization of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced degree (Master’s) in hydrometeorological risks, disaster risk management.

Experience At least 10 years of proven professional experience in coordinating collaboration with NMHS and DRRs to improve services; Good knowledge of hydrometeorological forecasting; Proven experience supporting the improvement of warning procedures; Knowledge of topics related to early warning systems (EWS), DRR, SOPs, EW4All; Experience working in Africa countries.

Other requirements Sense of responsibility, flexibility, maturity of judgement, initiative, originality of ideas and ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to travel to Chad. Ability to write and synthesize strategic documents. Excellent relational communication skills to deliver presentations and for user engagement.

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.)

Proposed fee: Payband C or D (390–750 USD) to be defined depending upon experience, knowledge, and skills.

Focal point email for additional information: taniagascon@wmo.int

How to Apply

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.

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.