CONSULTANCY: Technical support for quality assurance on flood forecasting in urban areas in Burkina Faso
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 October 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
30 days over 2 months
Organizational Unit
Hydrology, Water Resources and Cryosphere (HWC) Division
Services 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 project manager the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Advise on the representation of land surface for flood forecasting in selected areas of Burkina Faso.
– Assist on verify the Lidar-based Digital Elevation Model (DEM) developed for urban pilot areas in Burkina Faso;
– Provide suggestions on possible DEM post-processing at required locations with critical road crossing structures near to flood vulnerable communities;
– Collaborate with developers of urban flood forecasting systems in Burkina Faso to evaluate the represented vulnerable urban areas and the generated flood impact maps.
2. Engage DGRE on GIS analysis.
– Coordinate revision sessions with DGRE technicians to engage them in the verification process and analysis of DEM and flood impact maps;
– Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Master’s degree in geographical information sciences, hydrology, hydraulics. |
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| Experience – Knowledge of lidar data processing for the construction of hydraulic 2D models. – Experience in modelling, hazard maps and analysis of the impact of flooding in urban areas. – Knowledge of the Burkina Faso context (geographical and institutional). |
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| Other requirements – Sense of responsibility, flexibility, maturity of judgement, initiative, and ability to work independently and in a team. – Ability to write and synthesize technical and scientific documents. – Ability to prepare and deliver pedagogical training. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of French and 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:
Pay Band: 390 – 560 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:
