CONSULTANCY: Energy and Meteorology Expert

DUTY STATION

Home-based, Remote

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

15 December 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
40 days

 

Organizational Unit

Energy Unit/ Applied Climate Services (ACS) Section
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 the Head of Applied Climate Services (H/ACS) and the supervision of WMO Climate and Energy Project Officer.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Methodology revision: Refine the WMO high-resolution national renewable atlases methodology for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) developed under the first phase of the project, with a focus on the hydropower atlas;

2. Co-production sessions and capacity development for seven WMO Members: Conduct introductory meetings followed by co-production sessions to assist seven selected WMO Members in developing and customizing their atlases (wind, solar, and hydropower) using updated guidelines and Jupyter Notebook open-source codes;

3. Online training package: Develop a 1-hour recorded training tutorial with English subtitles, covering the baseline package and additional personalized components for participating WMO Members, to be uploaded to the WMO Energy and Meteorology portal;

4. Regional webinar contributions: Participate in three WMO regional technical webinars organized by the WMO secretariat to present the methodology and online training, assisting with the dissemination of project results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced University Degree in meteorology, climatology, environmental sciences, or related discipline.

Experience – Minimum relevant work experience of ten (10) years. – Extensive Experience in climate data analysis and downscaling models. – Proven knowledge in applying of weather and climate services for the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy atlas. – Previous work experience in the United Nations will be an advantage.

Other requirements – Knowledge of WMO working arrangements and activities of the WMO Study Group on Renewable Energy Transition. – Skill in producing training materials. – Excellent oral and written communication skills. – Proven analytical and writing skills.

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 C

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.
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