[Hiring] Consultancy - Pre-Site Acceptance Test Training @UNDP

Role Description

As part of the implementation and operationalization of the SYNERGIE Web platform within participating countries, dedicated training sessions will be conducted prior to the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The training aims to strengthen the capacity of chief operational forecasters and key technical personnel in generating, visualizing, interpreting, communicating, and applying forecasting products available through the platform.

A five-day regional training workshop will be conducted in both Mauritius and Seychelles approximately one week before the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The training will focus on monitoring, nowcasting, and forecasting of tropical cyclones, monsoons, and other phenomena in the SWIO Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) using the SYNERGIE Web platform. Additional training events are envisaged in 2027 by the IOC to further strengthen operational forecasting capabilities and extend training opportunities to a broader group of national forecasting officers.

This consultancy/mission is supported by the CREWS SWIO project and will be conducted in close coordination with a team of experts involved in the SAT process.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Geosciences, or a closely related field.
• At least 15 years of operational forecasting experience, including tropical cyclone and monsoon forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering forecasting training programmes.
• Recognized expertise in tropical meteorology and forecast interpretation, preferably within the South-West Indian Ocean region.
• Experience using forecasting workstations and meteorological visualization systems such as Synergie-Web or similar platforms would be an asset.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of operational meteorology, including weather analysis, nowcasting, short-range and medium-range forecasting.
• Expert knowledge of tropical meteorology, particularly tropical cyclone, monsoon, and Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) forecasting.
• Ability to translate complex meteorological concepts into practical guidance and operational applications for forecasters.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively with international experts, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and regional forecasting centres.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support operational.
• Excellent knowledge of English and French (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Pay band D - USD 620.- / USD 750.-
• Duration: 10 days over a period of four months

Main Deliverables

• Deliverable 1 (December 2026 – 20%): a detailed training plans and materials.
• Deliverable 2 (February 2027 – 80%): Training sessions reports including gaps to address on nowcasting and forecasting up to a few days to a few weeks.

Applications

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system. Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

Statements

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WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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