Explore the Project Officer vacancy at World Meteorological Organisation and contribute to vital hydrological projects in Africa.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance of the Directors, and the scientific supervision of the Chief or Scientific Officer, Hydrological Monitoring Section, and the administrative supervision of the WMO Representative of the respective sub-regional offices, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Adaptation Fund (AF) – financed project(s) coordinated by WMO in the following countries: Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Chad, The Gambia, Niger, Nigeria and United Republic of Tanzania;
(b) Provide technical and coordination support to executing partners, and participating entities, with a focus on hydrological monitoring, early warning systems, covering innovative approaches and the full hydrological value chain;
(c) Support project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting in line with WMO procedures and Adaptation Fund requirements, including preparation of steering committee meetings, technical reports, work plans, annual reports, audits, and financial reports;
(d) Ensure effective coordination and communication with stakeholders, including WMO technical departments, national project stakeholders, executing partners, and funding entities; conduct communications activities such as web site and newsletter updates;
(e) Contribute to the application of environmental and social safeguards, gender considerations, sustainability of the project achievements, risk management
within project activities according to the AF guidelines including mitigation measures;
(f) Support planning, development, implementation, and coordination activities for projects with similar focus (e.g., hydrology-related projects funded by the
Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, World Bank, etc. in Africa);
(g) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in hydrology, water resources, geohydrology, meteorology, environmental science, disaster risk management, engineering or a related field.
A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
Experience
– A minimum of five (5) years of combined national, regional and international progressively responsible experience in managing projects related to operational hydrology, water resources, hydrometeorology or a related field (measurements, data, forecasting and/or early warning services).
– Experience in the administration and oversight of financial resources including project budget planning.
– Experience with Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, World Bank, African Development Bank or other big donor-financed project
Other requirements
– Project management certification (PMP or Prince2) is an asset;
– High sense of integrity, responsibility, and maturity of judgment; demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads;
– Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;
– Excellent communicator and facilitator with a wide-range and multi-culture stakeholders including national governments, development partners, inter-governmental regional organizations, non-governmental organizations and private sector;
– Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster innovation, diversity and team spirit;
– Understanding of challenges related to the development and implementation of projects particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Developing countries;
– Field-level work in transboundary or developing country contexts (particularly in the Sahel or West/Central Africa or East Africa) is an asset.
COMPETENCIES
The Project Officer must demonstrate individual contributor proficiency in the following competencies:
– Communication & Influence
– Collaboration & Team Dynamics
– Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
– Decision Making & Problem Solving
– Integrity & Accountability
– Innovation & Digital Agility
– Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement
Languages
While both posts require an excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written), one of them also requires a solid knowledge of French.
Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)