World Meteorological Organization
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
16 September 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
60 days until May 2025 (30 days in the field including Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles and 30 remotely)
Organizational Unit
Technical Coordination and GFCS Support Unit (TCG) and Representative Office for East and Southern Africa (ESA)
Services 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
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide training to NMHSs’ staff, guidance and advice for the development of gap analysis and assessment procedures,and supporting the quality management reviews.
The consultant will perform the following tasks:
– Introduce QMS principles at SWIO NMHSs;
– Support national partners to support the development of gap analysis and procedures;
– Conduct Quality Management Reviews;
– Support the application of QMS in SWIO NMHSs towards compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles NMHSs will provide staff support to the process.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
– October 2024: Inception report, with detailed methodology and plan;
– December 2024: Training materials;
– February 2025: Report with the description of the guidance and support provided for the gap analysis and assessment procedures against clauses of ISO 9001: 2015;
– May 2025: Final Report for future work, links to all deliverables and detailed recommendations for follow-up.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Diploma appropriate to the development of quality management systems. |
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| Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience and sound knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems – Requirements, and competence/experience as internal or external auditor of management systems in accordance with ISO 19011:2011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. |
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| Other requirements Availability during the proposed period – The consultant will provide a blend of in-country and remote technical support, including a minimum of three one-week missions for on-site assistance and facilitation of workshops or training sessions. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English and French (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:
Proposed Fee: Band C/D : 390-750 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: [email protected]
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:
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