DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 July 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
10 days over a period of 1 month
Organizational Unit
Technical Coordination and GFCS support (TCG) and Sub-Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA)
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
The objective of the consultancy is to facilitate the development of the national roadmap for the EW4All initiative in Malawi, and to recommend priority activities to be supported by WMO in the fields of hydrology and meteorology.
The consultant will perform the following tasks:
- Facilitate the development of the EW4All roadmap, ensuring alignment with government priorities and resource mobilization opportunities;
- Conduct a desktop review to inform the roadmap.
DELIVERABLES
- 15 July 2025: Inception report and draft EW4All roadmap.
- End July 2025: Final report with details of the timely and effective delivery of technical support in accordance with the agreed-upon plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced degree (master's or above) in meteorology, hydrology, climatology, or a field relevant to supporting early warning systems and disaster risk reduction.
Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in supporting national capacities of meteorological, hydrological or warning services. Experience working in Malawi is preferred.
Other requirements
The consultant will provide a blend of in-country and remote technical support, including a minimum of three one-week missions for on-site assistance and facilitation of workshops or training sessions.
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: Band C/D: 390-750 USD per day, depending upon experience, knowledge, and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: jngaina@wmo.int
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: