[Hiring] Consultant - Global BCM Implementation Strategy @UNDP

Role Description

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) seeks a consultant to develop a global business continuity management (BCM) implementation strategy for its Members. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of [name and title to be confirmed] and collaborate with relevant WMO technical bodies, Regional Associations, regional offices, selected NMHSs, training institutions, and partners.

The purpose is to provide a practical, phased approach to embedding BCM in NMHS strategic and operational plans, budgets, quality management systems, and management reviews. The strategy will address global, regional, and national action, focusing on resource-constrained NMHSs, least developed countries, and small island developing States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review available WMO guidance, survey material, regional experience, training resources, and relevant NMHS planning examples.
• Prepare an inception approach, annotated strategy outline, and work schedule covering inputs, consultation, drafting, review, and finalization within the 25-working-day allocation.
• Develop the strategy’s vision, objectives, expected outcomes, and implementation priorities.
• Propose a progressive implementation pathway with recommended minimum BCM capabilities.
• Define responsibilities at global, regional, and national levels, including subnational arrangements.
• Identify options for regional mutual assistance and backup cooperation.
• Prepare an adaptable package for integrating BCM into NMHS strategic plans, operational plans, budgets, and management reviews.
• Explain how Members can prioritize services and determine acceptable service levels and recovery objectives through business impact analysis.
• Develop a phased implementation roadmap, financing approach, risk register, and proportionate monitoring framework.
• Consult an indicative sample of six to eight NMHSs and participate in up to two virtual review sessions.
• Participate in an inception meeting and brief fortnightly online progress calls.

Main Deliverables

• Inception and rapid implementation assessment: methodology, annotated outline, work schedule, and consultation plan.
• Draft global BCM implementation strategy and roadmap: approximately 15–20 pages excluding annexes.
• Member planning integration package: approximately 6–8 pages, including adaptable strategic objectives and indicators.
• Final strategy and supporting package: revised strategy, roadmap, and planning package; consultation record and consolidated comments matrix.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business continuity management, risk management, disaster risk reduction, public administration, organizational management, meteorology, hydrology, engineering, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Requirements

• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in BCM, organizational resilience, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated practical BCM experience, including business impact analysis, continuity and recovery arrangements, and working knowledge of ISO 22301 principles.
• Experience producing institutional strategies and implementation roadmaps, supported by comparable written outputs.
• Familiarity with WMO and NMHS operations, quality management systems, regional cooperation, or development financing is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines and collaborate remotely across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Benefits

• Pay band D USD 620.- / USD 750.-
• Duration: 25 days over a period of four months

Company Description

WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.