Job Info
- Job Identification: 32989
- Posting Date: 03/30/2026, 05:28 PM
- Apply Before: 04/09/2026, 11:59 PM
- Locations: Home Based
- Department: Project Development and Management Unit
- Agency: World Meteorological Org
- Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
Job Description
Background
The EWS-F project aims to advance end-to-end multi-hazard early warning systems and capacities to enable countries to take early action and reduce the impact of hydrological hazards, in particular floods.
To achieve this, the project will address gaps in observing networks, modeling and forecasting, impact-based forecasting and services delivery, while enhancing stakeholders’ coordination and institutional capacity at the national level.
To ensure effective implementation and alignment with national priorities, the EWS-F project seeks to engage a National Coordination Support Consultant for Pacific to provide hands-on support to the National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS) in the Pacific region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
1. National stakeholder engagement & coordination for Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP)
• Facilitate regular communication between the project countries NMHSs, Disaster Risk Management (DRM) agencies, sectoral ministries (e.g., infrastructure, water resources, energy), and community stakeholders for the preparation of the CONOPS for flood forecasting and early warning according to the respective relevant national legislations.
• Guide national institutions in the development of SOPs for flood forecasting and warning, and related responses.
2. Institutional workshops
• Organize and coordinate national workshops, including technical consultations on user needs and review and documentation of flood warning experiences.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced degree in hydrology, meteorology, environmental sciences, disaster risk management, or related fields.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience working with NMHSs, DRM agencies or related government institutions.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and organization of interinstitutional workshops.
- Familiarity with hydrometeorological observation systems, flood forecasting tools and impact-based forecasting approaches.
- Experience with donor-funded projects and results-based reporting is desirable.
- Strong organizational, facilitation and communication skills; ability to work independently; proficiency in report writing.
- Knowledge of the Pacific region’s meteorological context is desirable.
- Experience in collaborative work across countries in the Pacific region.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) is required.
Additional Information:
The consultancy duration is 80 days within 5-month duration
Level of pay band: D
Focal point email for additional information: gvarro@wmo.int
Applications:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.
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