DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
180 days

Organizational Unit

Sytematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) Secretariat
Infrastructure Department

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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the SOFF Programme Management Officer the consultant will perform the following tasks:

Monitoring and Reporting: Establish SOFF M&E database and dashboard based on the SOFF M&E framework and develop a SOFF legal agreement tracking tool.

1. Data collection and establishment of M&E database:
– Collect and compile SOFF operational data from various sources including SOFF decision documents, SOFF operational activities, operational partners M&E reporting documents, legal documents and other external data sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness;

– Develop the SOFF M&E databased and dashboard;

– Develop SOFF legal and finance database and tracking tool, including tracking dates and progress against legal documents; and notifying when amendments/new agreements are required;

– Organize operational datasets according to function to ensure usability by SOFF Secretariat.

2. Data Interpretation:
– Use statistical techniques and software tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel) to analyze and interpret data;

– Prepare automated alerts and tracking systems for reporting timelines and deadlines as needed to notify the SOFF Secretariat when action is required on any operational tasks.

3. Training and knowledge sharing:
– Prepare manual and guidelines for the use of tools and databased for SOFF Secretariat and other relevant partners;

– Prepare and give training on abovementioned activities;

– Develop and manage SOFF Operations financial monitoring and projections tool.

4. Tool Development and Maintenance:
– Design, implement, and maintain a database or tool for SOFF financial monitoring and projections;

– In close collaboration with the P1 Data Analyst, maintain and continuously enhance the SOFF operations database for SOFF portfolio management;

– Coordinate inputs from WMO Finance and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund as SOFF trustee to provide inputs on financial projections based on SOFF Implementation to date. Based on inputs, prepare SOFF financial projection tool for SOFF Secretariat use and communication.

5. Data Quality Assurance and knowledge sharing:

– Develop and implement data quality assurance processes;

– Prepare manual and guidelines for the use of tools and databased for SOFF Secretariat and other relevant partners;

– Prepare and give training on abovementioned tool;

– Carry out other relevant duties as required.

Additional Information:
Pay Band: 300 USD per day.

Focal point email for additional information: Ana Heureux (aheureux@wmo.int)

APPLICATIONS: 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.Date of issue of vacancy notice: