Background
Three consultants are requested for this position.
The EWS-F project aims to advance end-to-end multi-hazard early warning systems and capacities to enable countries to take early action and reduce the impact of hydrological hazards, in particular floods.
To ensure effective implementation and alignment with national priorities, it is necessary to review the national institutional structure of EWS in Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Haiti and propose recommendations that allow for improved organization and operational processes. The EWS-F project seeks to engage 3 consultants to support the consolidation of institutional and operational frameworks for the development of Early Warning Systems for floods in Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Haiti.
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultants are expected to perform the following activities:
1- Revise the capacity assessment of hydrometeorological and warning services
2- Develop a Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EWS
3- Strengthen hydrometeorological data management and forecasting systems to support flood early warning in Haiti.
Deliverables
The consultants will report to the EWS-F SWIO Technical Officer (PO/HMF), will work in close collaboration with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Haiti NMHS focal points and WMO technical teams and shall prepare and submit the following deliverables:
1- Initial reports:
2- 1st progress reports:
3- Final reports:
Planned travels
The consultants are expected to travel under this contract. The specific travel itineraries will be discussed and agreed with the selected consultants after the completion of the selection process. Nevertheless, the consultants will be expected to travel, at a minimum to:
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced degree in hydrology, meteorology, environmental sciences, disaster risk management, or related fields.
Experience:
Other Requirements:
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of French and English (both oral and written) is required.
(Note: the official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Salary and Allowances: Pay band D 620 - 750 USD per day
Duration: 110 days over a period of 5 months
Focal Point: Mr Bernard Minoungou [email protected]
Applications:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.
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