DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 April 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
8 Months
Organizational Unit
Space Programme Section (SPC)
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
Under the supervision of the Head, Space Programme Section (SPC), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Expert Support to National Focal Points on RF Matters:
- Assist national focal points on RF matters in developing the expertise and skills necessary to fulfil their roles, as outlined in their Terms of Reference.
- Address technical inquiries from national focal points on RF matters through correspondence and online meetings, as needed.
- Support the WMO Secretariat in implementing the engagement strategy for national focal points on RF matters.
- Contribute to training activities for national focal points, including organizing online meetings on a regional basis.
2. Participation in ITU-R Meetings, representing WMO interests:
- In consultation with the WMO Expert Team on Radio Frequency Coordination (ET-RFC), prepare for and participate in ITU-R Working Parties (e.g., WP7C) and other relevant meetings, representing WMO and its interests in discussions.
3. Support to the WMO Secretariat on RF-Related issues:
- Assist the WMO Secretariat in the preparation, participation, and follow-up activities of the WMO ET-RFC.
- Review technical documents and publications, as requested by the WMO Secretariat. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or Equivalent in meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in radio frequency related activities, international collaboration in the context of the Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R), and in particular of the Radiocommunication Study Groups, on frequency matters pertaining to meteorological and related activities, as well as knowledge of the WMO framework.
Other requirements
ITU Radio Regulations, use of radio spectrum for meteorological and related activities, key principles of spectrum management, activities related to preparations for WRCs.
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:
Payband: Band C.
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL: ndonoho@wmo.int Date of issue of vacancy notice: