Job responsibilities
Under the immediate supervision of the Meteo Rwanda-PIU coordinator of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP), he/she will closely follow up the implementation for the activity on “set up and configure WRF-Hydro and links to NWP models and workflows, development of impact-based rainfall/flood forecast, development of nowcasting tool together with the radar software and data processing specialist among others. In line with the above, the incumbent will:  Ensure the use of High-Performance computing systems at Meteo Rwanda  Ensure the validation, the deployment of numerical weather Prediction products elaborated at Meteo Rwanda for the use by the hydrological models.  Ensure technology transfer in the area of Numerical Weather Prediction, mainly assimilation of in-situ and satellite data;  Contribute to research activities in the field of Numerical Weather Prediction in Africa.  Prepare technical document for the use of Meteo Rwanda’s Numerical Weather Prediction Products  Contribute to the evaluation of Numerical Weather Prediction products.  Contribute to preparation and organization of training workshops in the area of Numerical Weather Prediction;  Perform any duty that maybe assigned to him or her in line with the activities and operations of Meteo Rwanda NOTE: A Minimum working experience of 3 years in the use of Numerical Weather Prediction Models is required;
Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Meteorology or Master’s Degree in Atmospheric science and climate from recognized university or Meteorological School or Institute or equivalent of WMO class I.
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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1Integrity
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2Inclusiveness
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3Accountability
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4Teamwork
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5Client/citizen focus
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6Professionalism
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7Commitment to continuous learning
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8Time management skills
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9Knowledge of Donor’s social safeguard guidelines
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10Communication skills
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11Extensive experience in strategy development, planning, reporting and communications;
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12• Capacity to lead stakeholder engagement, communication, information and education campaigns with affected communities.
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13• Ability to interact with communities and contractors
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14Previous experience in rural planning, environmental management and environmental and social safeguards
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15Communication, reporting and writing skills
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16High presentation and reporting skills
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17Communication and reporting skills
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18Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills
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19Experience in interpretation of weather-related hazard such as flood and the associated impact to the environment and communities
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20Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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21Experience in mainstreaming Numerical Weather Prediction products into development interventions
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