CONSULTANCY: Hydromet Modernization Partnerships Expert
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
18 November 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
25 days of work over 4 months.
Organizational Unit
Resource Mobilization and Development of Partnerships (RMDP)
Member Services and Development 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
Under the supervision of the Resource Mobilization and Development Partnerships (RMDP) Unit of Development Partnerships Office (DPO), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
– Develop a practical, action-oriented plan that identifies clear entry points for private sector involvement in the EW4All initiative, focusing initially on Pillar 2. This will be achieved by reviewing the WMO EW4All Roadmap and activities table to pinpoint key areas where private sector engagement is critical for the successful delivery and sustainability of the initiative and provides attractive opportunities for businesses. The plan should emphasize tangible contributions from the private sector, such as key actions, infrastructure development and funding support;
– Collaborate with Force for Good to refine the draft, ensuring it is both appealing and feasible for private sector engagement. Utilize the provided templates as a guide for structuring and formatting the document;
– Based on available resources and capacity, consider expanding the private sector engagement plan to include select components of other Pillars;
– Develop a roadmap for the Alliance for Hydromet Development’s priority actions, outlining a long-term vision, key milestones, and outcomes;
Support DPO to finalize the concept and working arrangement of the Regional Partner Coordination Mechanisms (PCMs);
– Support development of a work plan on the Regional PCMs, emphasizing how to scale up to other regions and integrate with existing coordination mechanisms such as the World Bank-led Regional Hydromet Forums.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education High level degree (Master or PhD) or equivalent in environmental sciences, international development, business management, social sciences, or related fields or a first level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience. |
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| Experience Minimum 20 years of experience with partner engagement for hydrological and meteorological development projects. Experience in designing and delivering multilateral development bank operations is highly desirable. Minimum 10 years of experience in public-private engagement in hydrometeorological services. |
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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:
Proposed fee: 700 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: Moyenda Chaponda ([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.Date of issue of vacancy notice:
