CONSULTANCY: Radar technical specifications and site location in Madagascar
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 November 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
25 days until January 2025 (10 days in the field and 15 remotely)
Organizational Unit
Technical Coordination and GFCS Support Unit (TCG, Services Department) and Measurement, Quality and Compliance Unit, (MQC, 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 purpose of the consultancy is to provide guidance and technical support to DGM for the assessment of the sites for the installation of the weather radar, the development of technical specifications for the acquisition of a weather radar, the assessment of O&M costs for the weather radar and advise on after selling services to address O&M issues, and the provision of training to DGM staff in weather radar equipment and products.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
– November 2024: Inception report, with detailed methodology and plan;
– December 2024: Training materials;
– January 2025: Technical specifications for the acquisition of a weather radar, and a report with guidance for site selection.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Diploma in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, hydrology, environmental engineering or related field appropriate to the development of technical specifications for the acquisition of a weather radar. |
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| Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience and sound knowledge of weather radar network design, and technology, and data representation and exchange. |
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| Other requirements The consultant will provide a blend of in-country and remote technical support, including a minimum of a 2-week mission for on-site assistance for site selection and facilitation of training sessions. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English and French (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: 390-750 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: [email protected]
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:
