Location:

Geneva, Switzerland
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

3 weeks ago
Category:
Deadline:

22/04/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTY STATION

Multiple Duty Stations, various

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
28 working days over 7 months

Organizational Unit

Public-Private Engagement Office
Cabinet Office of the Secretary-General 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 supervision of the Director, Public-Private Engagement (PPE) Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Assisting in finalizing the new Annex to share Members’ good practices in their PPE-related legislation and policies with WMO Members to be added to the Guidelines for PPE;

2. Considering and planning the strengthening of a PPE training course in light of the new Annex; and

3. Researching and analyzing newly available legislation and policies to better assist WMO Members.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

A report to be provided, which should include:

a) Assistance provided in finalizing the revised Guidelines for PPE in all six languages;

b) A draft skeleton for the strengthening of PPE training based on what is expected to be adopted during the contracting period as a new annex to the Guidelines for PPE; and

c) A detailed analysis of Members’ laws and regulations related to meteorological service to be provided by the PPE Office as well as relevant suggestions for future action.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education Master’s degree in meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or a closely related field. PhD and/or training in management skills are an advantage.
Experience 1. At least 10 years of professional experience in operational national meteorological services or at international organizations related to meteorological service. 2. Experience in facilitating Public-Private Engagement in meteorological services. 3. Experience in closely and directly being responsible for examining and revising a national meteorological service-related law and ordinances and overseeing its overall implementation, including the division of roles with other laws. 4. Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction activities.
Other requirements Knowledge and experience with WMO PPE activities is an asset.
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.)

Additional Information:

Focal point email for additional information: tkimura@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: