CONSULTANCY: Extreme heat and agriculture

DUTY STATION

Home-based, Remote

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

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

 

Organizational Unit

Applied Climate Services (ACS)
Member Services and Development 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 Scientific Officer, Applied Climate services Division the consultant will perform the following duties:

Conduct a review of the state of research on extreme heat and agriculture including documenting the focus of available research, methodologies used, value chains focused on, and other relevant factors.?

Identify gaps in research on extreme heat and agriculture.?

Propose a methodology / methodologies for a technical document on extreme heat and agriculture, including crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, water resources and health of agricultural workers.

Identify case studies which could be included in the report.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s of PhD) in agrometeorology, climate science, climate risk management or related field.

Experience At least 5 years of experience in agrometeorological research, applied agrometeorology, or climate risk research.

Other requirements Proven experience in writing technical documents related to agrometeorology, climate science, climate impacts and risks.

Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Additional Information:
Proposed fee: TBC depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.

Focal point email for additional information: [email protected]

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: