CONSULTANCY: A socioeconomic Cost Benefit Analysis of hydro-meteorological monitoring in South Sudan – UNjobs South Sudan
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
60 days of work over 6 months.
Organizational Unit
Development Partnerships Office (DPO) and Executive Security Management (ESM)
Infrastructure 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
The objective of the study is to perform a cost-benefit analysis of the socioeconomic benefits from an adequate national hydrological monitoring system and weather forecasts and early warning information in South Sudan.
The consultant will be expected to:
– Inception Report, including methodology;
– Mission report including online repository of data, literature, and information collected;
– South Sudan Case Study: Socioeconomic Cost Benefit Analysis Report;
– PowerPoint Presentation with Results;
– Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Master’s degree or Equivalent (PHD would be an advantage) in Economics, Environmental Economics. |
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| Experience – 10 years progressively relevant experience in socioeconomic analysis (e.g. cost benefit analysis) and/or hydrometeorology. – Working experience in Africa is a plus, especially South Sudan. |
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| Other requirements – Knowledge of water resources management, climate change issues, and hydrometeorology/climate information services. – Familiarity with key frameworks and global commitments a plus, such as disaster risk reduction and the Hyogo Framework for Action. – Proven experience in the desired fields of the study and demonstrated experience of having undertaken similar studies in the past, preferably in the region. |
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| 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:
Focal point email for additional information: [email protected] and [email protected]
Home-based with mission(s) to South Sudan.
APPLICATIONS: 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.Date of issue of vacancy notice: 12 September 2024
