WMO: CONSULTANCY: TRAINING ON AGROMETEOROLOGY IN DRC (SSA-2025-TCG-S 46) – Geneva

VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025-TCG-S 46

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

15 December 2025

10 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants

POST

CONSULTANCY: Training on agrometeorology in DRC

GRADE

N/A

DUTY STATION

Home-based, Remote

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

5 February 2026

or as soon as possible thereafter

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

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Technical Coordination and GFCS Support (TCG) 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. 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 SO/ACS services department and the support of the project manager for CREWS Central Africa and CREWS ASW DRC/TCG the consultant will provide training in French on agrometeorology related activities, with the overall goal of improving the development of climate forecasts for agricultural purposes, using appropriate or recommended tools. This will include the following: 1. Deliver theoretical and practical training sessions on the following aspects of agrometeorological data: – Collection, quality control, and processing of agro-meteorological data; – Statistical analysis of agro-meteorological data; – Conduct introductory training on open-source tools for use in agrometeorological services. 2. Introduce the access and use of agrometeorological products available from satellites. 3. Conduct introductory training on tools for the mapping and presentation of agrometeorological information. 4. Prepare a final training report summarizing content delivered, participant performance, and recommendations for future capacity development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

– Advanced university degree (Master”s or equivalent) in engineering, agrometeorology, hydrology, meteorology, applied meteorology or a related technical field. – Proven experience in training delivery, particularly in technical capacity building related to agrometeorological monitoring or hydrometeorological systems.

Experience

– A minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience on the use of tools and products for agrometeorological, sub-seasonal or seasonal forecasting. – Proven ability to design and deliver training programs that effectively combine theoretical and practical learning.

Other requirements

– Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. – Familiarity with open-source tools and digital resources for technical training and field applications.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of French (spoken and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the of the Organization would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Additional Information:

Proposed fee: 390-560 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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