| DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide technical support to the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) with focus on establishing the Global Drought Mosaic (GDM); – Extend and maintain data base of national and regional drought monitors; – Prepare a global map of national and regional drought monitors on a Geo Information System (GIS); – Support the efforts to harmonize of data to standardize the diverse methodologies, data formats, and indices used by different drought monitors; – Develop and document a methodology for regularly updating the Global Drought Mosaic. Automate the process where possible by creating scripts to fetch and integrate data from various monitors into GIS platforms; – Assist in preparing and implementing capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities; – Contribute to IDMP communication efforts, including outreach materials and updates; – Edit and draft technical reports and documents; – Perform other relevant duties as required. | QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree from a recognized university or technical institute in geomatics, climatology, geography, agriculture, hydrology, meteorology, physics or engineering. Experience No past work experience is required. Hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related databases would be an advantage. Other requirements Sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, initiative, ability to work in a team. Languages Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of other WMO official language(s) would be an advantage (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) | |||
| Additional Information: 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. | ||||
Intern: Applied Climate Services (ACS) / The Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Geneva, Switzerland 🇨đź‡
