DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

1 April 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

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

Organizational Unit

Technical Coordination and GFCS support (TCG), Regional Strategy Office (RSO)
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

Under the supervision of the Head / Technical Coordination and GFCS support unit (TCG) and Head / Regional Strategy Office (RSO), the incumbent will provide the following deliverables:

(a) Final SMA strategic plan for 2024-2027 (Seychelles, 20 days);

(b) Evaluation and documentation of lessons learned from previous strategic documents, recommendations for updating of the MMS strategic plan, on the basis of Strategic Directions 2023-2026 (Mauritius, including one mission, 30 days);

(c) Initial advice to Ghana Hydrological Authority and Ghana Meteorological Agency in relation with collaboration, delivery of innovative services to users, and strategic planning (Ghana; 12 days);

(d) Update of the NSP/ QMS spreadsheet and organize a meeting with Members of the community of practice on strategic planning and quality management systems (Global, 3 days);

(e) Carry out other relevant duties as required.

In addition, the consultant will also provide:

(a) Inception report, with detailed methodology and plan, mid-April;

(b) Mid-term report, mid July;

(c) Final Report with links to all deliverables and detailed recommendations for follow-up, mid-December.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Degree in meteorology, business administration or a field relevant to supporting NMHSs strategic planning.

Experience 15 years of experience in supporting strategic planning and other institutional aspects of NMHSs, preferably with Seychelles, Mauritius and/or Ghana.

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:
SALARY: 620-750$ net of tax per day.

FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: Jean-Baptiste Migraine, [email protected]

APPLICATION: 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: