Project Officer
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term – 1 year
Organizational Unit
Hydrological and Water Resources Services (HWR) Division; Hydrology, Water Resources and Cryosphere (HWC) Branch
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 overall guidance of Head, Hydrological and Water Resources Services (H/HWR) Division, and the Director, Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere Branch (D/HWC) Branch, the PO/HWR reports to the Programme Management Officer of Hydrological Forecasting Unit. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Global: contribute to the implementation of the Early Warnings of the hydrological hazards in within MHEWS environment with particular focus on floods;
(b) Regional and local: Coordinate, assess, develop and implement in partnership flood forecasting activities and projects initially in Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Haiti, Barbados, Antigua Barbuda and Guatemala;
(c) Adapt to diverse operational conditions and propose innovative solutions for hydromet value-chain application, impact-based flood forecasting and MHEWS;
(d) Foster a positive team environment by promoting good attitudes and effective teamwork;
(e) Ensure consistency and clear communication in project-related documentation;
(f) Collaborate with experts and team members to enhance integrated flood management strategies;
(g) Assist the Programme Manager and superiors in other Hydrological Forecasting unit tasks as required;
(h) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in operational hydrology, water resources, hydrogeology, environmental sciences or related field. A Doctorate/PhD degree related to the subject matter would be advantageous and add to the professional experience. |
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| Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in projects or programmes related to operational hydrology and water resources and applications. |
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| Other requirements – Expertise in flood forecasting processes, techniques and tools. – Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse experts and team members. – Mental flexibility and adaptability to different operational environments. – Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively. – Problem-solving skills to address challenges related to integrated flood management effectively. – High sense of integrity, responsibility, and maturity of judgment; ability to work autonomously. – Good level of initiative and creativity; demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads. – Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) |
The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.This position is funded from a Trust Fund. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds in the Trust Fund.
| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES | |
| Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 64121 | |
| Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 57517 (in addition to the net base salary) | |
Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.Date of issue of vacancy notice: 15 February 2024
