VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025-TCU-DPO 7

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

22 December 2025

10 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants

POST

CONSULTANCY: Project technical coordination support in the SWIO countries.

GRADE

N/A

DUTY STATION

Home-based, Remote

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

2 January 2026

or as soon as possible thereafter

NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
80 days

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Technical Coordination Unit (TCU), Development Partnership Office (DPO)

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. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Head, Technical Coordination Unit (TCU), Regional Strategic Office (RSO), and support of the project manager, the incumbent will support different countries and perform the following duties: 1. Comoros: Provide technical and strategic advice to the meteorological service in the process for updating the DTM strategic plan and developing the operational plan. 2. Mauritius: Provide technical advice to the meteorological service and the national consultant updating the MMS strategic plan and operational plan. 3. Seychelles: Provide capacity building and technical assistance for the application of the Forecast-in-the-Box for Seychelles; support the establishment of the preparatory academic and technical training bringing together SMA, University of Seychelles and University of Reading; and support the development of tailored training modules for SMA staff, fully aligned with the WMO Competency Framework. 4. Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles: – Conduct a comprehensive review of current operational capacities of NMHSs in the four countries; – Support the NMHSs in the development of a business plan (including mapping of stakeholders/clients and proposals for collaboration); – Develop a regional strategic and operational plan to improve regional numerical weather and climate predictions (NWP/NCP); – Carry out an assessment of the gaps and weaknesses of NMHS institutions and provide recommendations and an action plan for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master”s degree in hydrology, water resources, disaster risk reduction, meteorology or related field; PhD and training in marine meteorology is an advantage.

Experience

– Minimum 15 years of experience in supporting institutional aspects of NMHSs capacity development. Experience with NMHSs in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) countries. – More than 20 years working experience in strengthening NMHSs in Africa, preferably in SWIO; – Designing, implementing and/or evaluating projects; experience of working with CREWS; – Writing investment plans, business plans, project documents and reports – Knowledge & Skills: Strong networking skills

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: 560-750 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.

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