CONSULTANCY: FAT and SAT of Meteorological Systems under the Côte d’Ivoire VIGICLIMM Project

DUTY STATION

Home-based, Remote

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
105 days over 24 months

Organizational Unit

WMO Representative Office for North, Central and West Africa(NCWA)
Member Services and Development 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 supervision of the WMO Representative for North, Central, and West Africa and in coordination with the Director of National Meteorology of Cote d’Ivoire, the incumbent will undertake the following duties for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of Meteorological Systems in Côte d’Ivoire for the System of Vigilance, Alert, and Climatic and Meteorological Services to Users (VIGICLIMM) Project:

1. Preparation of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
o Review Specifications: Analyze and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all technical and functional specifications for systems in the project.
o Develop Test Plans: Create comprehensive FAT plans for various system components, detailing test cases, acceptance criteria, and expected outcomes.
o Configure Test Environments: Collaborate with technical teams to set up and configure necessary test environments, ensuring all requirements are met.
o Documentation: Document test procedures and prepare templates for recording results and anomalies.

2. Execution of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
o Conduct Tests: Execute the detailed test plans, monitoring system performance and documenting behavior.
o Identify and Document Issues: Record and categorize any anomalies or failures observed, communicating them to development teams.
o Coordinate with Development Teams: Work closely with developers to understand and address the root causes of issues.
o Reporting: Compile and document FAT results, highlighting outcomes and providing recommendations.
o Travel: Be available to travel to France for FAT execution as needed.

3. Preparation of Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
o Update Test Plans: Revise FAT plans for SAT, incorporating lessons learned and adapting them to the deployment environment.
o Coordinate Site Preparations: Ensure the testing sites are properly prepared and verify that the environment matches the expected setup.
o Integration and Interoperability: Ensure systems’ integration and interoperability, verifying that all components work seamlessly together.
o Compliance with WMO Standards: Adhere to WMO standards, ensuring proper data format, metadata collection, and data exchange protocols.
o Train Local Teams: Conduct training sessions for local teams, providing them with the necessary documentation and guidance for SAT.

4. Execution of Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
o Conduct On-site Tests: Perform SAT at deployment sites, validating system performance in the live environment.
o Manage Issues: Document any issues during SAT, coordinating with local and development teams to resolve them.
o Re-test and Validation: Re-test systems after resolving issues, ensuring they meet the required specifications.
o Reporting: Compile SAT results into comprehensive reports, highlighting issues, resolutions, and acceptance status.
o Travel: Be available to travel to Côte d’Ivoire for SAT execution as needed.

5. General Responsibilities
o Quality Assurance: Ensure all testing activities follow best practices and maintain high accuracy and detail.
o Communication: Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress and issues.
o Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements for testing processes and system performance.
o Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with WMO standards, ICAO guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.

Additional Information:
Pay Band: C (390-560 USD per day depending on experience).

Focal point email: Pinghouinde Michel NIKIEMA, [email protected]

Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.Date of issue of vacancy notice: