IMYANYA 8 Y`AKAZI MURI METEO RWANDA:Deadline: Jun 25, 2026

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OBSERVATION OFFICER (X3)

Job responsibilities

1.Monitor the state of the atmosphere on different time scales • Observe, Record and transmit meteorological data from weather observations stations according to Standard Operating Procedures; • Maintain hard and soft copies of weather observations data in recommended format and processes. • Maintain meteorological stations and instruments in well-functioning state • Perform appropriate quality checks at the station and during transmission. • Make and transmit climatology report (weekly, monthly and annually) • Provide state of weather observations in real time to the forecasting office. • Enter weather observations into appropriate logbooks as recommended in QMS processes and procedures. • Report any changes in station metadata to the supervisor • Carry out data entry in CLIMSOFT data management system at the station • Perform basic calibration of instruments at the base station. • Report of instrument malfunctioning immediately to the Observation supervisor at Headquarters for remedial actions without delay 2. Represent appropriately interests of Rwanda Meteorological Agency in the area of operations • Receive and document visiting persons or institutions at the station of designation. • Maintain engagement with stakeholders for regular updates of weather events • Maintain good relationships with users and cooperate observers based in the area, and report requirements for new or changed services to the immediate supervisor; 3.Ensure good quality data is obtained from the station • Perform quality checks on all observed data. • Ensure that instruments are performing correctly. • Fill electronic forms or logs on daily basis and transmit them at the headquarters for processing and final archiving. • Ensure proper maintenance of manual and automatic weather stations. • Regularly consult WMO manuals and technical documents on how to carry out monitoring of weather and climate observations. • Without delay report any irregularity technical or otherwise in writing to the observation supervisor at the site station with a copy to the headquarters. note that for candidate with a Degree or Diploma in any other field must have a professional/technical certification in the field of meteorology from a recognized WMO center/Institution or two (2) years of relevant working experience in Meteorological observations is eligible

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Degree in Atmospheric Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrometeorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agrometeorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Climatology

    0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Resource management skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Time management skills
    • Risk management skills
    • Digital literacy skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
    • Capacity to maintain instruments in good environmental working conditions
    • Knowledge to maintain professional data observation, recording, transmission and management
    • Ability to backstop observers, assistants and volunteer observers and constant monitoring of the performance of the network of stations
    • Ability to carry-out weather observations
    • Analytical skills;
  • Result oriented

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Time management

      Competence / Skills

  • Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills





    OBSERVATION SUPERVISORS (X2)

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure appropriate design of weather observation stations network types, maintenance of stations, data records and constant monitoring of performance of the network of stations • Conduct, review and design weather observation stations network. • Follow close with Unit in charge of Meteorological Instrument • Carry out regular inspections of stations performance • Supervise the performance of observation officers and volunteer workers. • Provide instruction and guidance how data is corrected, processed and managed. • Determine meteorological variables to be observed. • Establish standards to be followed during weather data correction, management and transmission. • Supervise correction, recording and transmission of observations data according to Standard Operating Procedures; 2.Supervision of Observations Officers • Carry out routine supervision observation officers conduct of work quality according to the rules and procedures • Ensure good working relationship between observation officers under his supervision. • Maintain regular supervisor of volunteer observer stations in zone of his/her management. • Ensure timely transmission of observation records for field stations to headquarter. • Constantly ensure that the data is quality controlled before transmission to the headquarter • Ensure both electronic copies and hard copies have duplicate copies and copy safely kept at the stations for future reference. • He/She Represent Meteo Rwanda’s interest and image in his/her area of control in relation to weather and climate monitoring. • Conduct coaching, mentorship and leadership. • Update metadata report and any changes in station metadata in line with guidance manual. • Execute budget as guided by the division. • Ensure professionalism management of personnel under his supervision. • Document, Monitor and assess climate characteristics that affect our area and region • Prepare and publish climate summaries for different time scales (Seasonal, Annual and inter annual) • Must implement Quality management system conforming to ISO standards 19001 • Report on the quality and performance of overall data acquisition, distribution and transmission system and need for upgrades. • Provide for participation in WMO Commission for Instrument and Method of Observation • Conduct staff personal appraisal • Provide for staff technical training Note that candidates with Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines must have a professional/ technical certificate in the field of meteorology from a recognized WMO Center/Institution with two (2) years of relevant working experience in meteorological observations.

Qualifications

    • Degree in Meteology

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Degree in Atmospheric Science

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Degree in Geography

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Meteorology

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrometeorology

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agrometeorology

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

      2 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      2 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Climatology

    2 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Resource management skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Time management skills
    • Risk management skills
    • Digital literacy skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
    • Capacity to maintain instruments in good environmental working conditions
    • Knowledge to maintain professional data observation, recording, transmission and management
    • Ability to backstop observers, assistants and volunteer observers and constant monitoring of the performance of the network of stations
    • Ability to carry-out weather observations
    • Analytical skills;
  • Result oriented

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Time management

      Competence / Skills

  • Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills




    OBSEVATION PROCESSIING OFFICER

Job responsibilities

1.Operate, maintain and protect the Climate Data Management System according to Standard Operating Procedures, and archive the observational data and metadata records according to professional standards • Encoding all report forms • Register all data report in appropriate logbooks • Identify the period of data reports • Ensure the data arrangement by station names and period 2. Prepare and conduct the Data Entry process, collection, storage and dissemination of station and discovery Metadata; • Ensure data entry arrangement • Conduct data entry process • Prepare and hire data archiving tools like data rescue team, backup software and hardware, Cupboard, filing cabinets, • Ensure that all stations reports are archived systematically 3.Inform and consult with the Head of division, Big Data specialist on requests for data; customer focus strategies • Plan and organize daily, weekly and monthly projections for data management needs; • Verify data and ensuring entries are correct on daily basis; • Manage large amounts of incoming requests related to Climate data • enhance customer satisfaction. • Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media. • Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve data use satisfaction • Maintain customer records • Provide accurate, valid and complete data complying with the customer requirements 4. Fulfill internal and external data requisitions; • Reviews data and correct any inconsistencies in daily data forms; • Make sure all data forms are entered according to defined variables; • Managing all stations data forms ensuring that data is sorted and organized before data is passed for entry into the system; 5. Use other software to add value to the climate data under the direction of the Big Data Specialist and relevant Met Applications Officers. • Working closely with Database Management Officers, instrument maintenance technicians, IT officers to correct data coding problems; • Working closely with Database Management Officers to ensure correct data is captured; 6. Operate collection, storage and dissemination of station and discovery Metadata; • Working in liaison with the observers in ensuring that required data is timely sent to Database Management Officer; • Backing up the database on daily basis; Perform other duties as assigned by the Big Data specialist and other supervisors

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Degree in Atmospheric Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Remote Sensing

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrometeorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Sciences

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Big Data

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics

    0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Resource management skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Time management skills
    • Risk management skills
    • Digital literacy skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
    • Ability to determine extreme value threshold based on climatology
    • Ability to apply standards method and techniques of processing, quality control and error analysis of the various input data sources
    • Ability to apply statistical methods to test data homogeneity
    • Capability to perform quality control checks of meteorological data (Evaluate frequency of erroneous) or missing data and correct these values following WMO guidelines
    • Capacity to read code methods
    • Analytical skills;
  • Result oriented

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Critical thinking

      Competence / Skills

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Time management

      Competence / Skills

    • Attention and concentration

      Behavior and attitude

    • Behavioral observations

      Behavior and attitude

  • Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills




  • BIG DATA SPECIALIST

Job responsibilities

1.Operate, maintain and protect the Climate Data Management System according to Standard Operating Procedures, and archive the observational data and metadata records according to professional standards • Gather, accumulate all weather and climate data from different national sources, clean it, organize it, in a format acceptable by the database management system in current use. • Register all data reports in appropriate logbooks and digital templates as required of QMS following WMO guidelines. • Process the data and analyze it to extract valuable insights and information. • Identify new sources of data, the period of data reports and develop methods to improve data mining, analysis and reporting. • Write SQL queries to assist in ensuring the data arrangement by station names, type of data and period is extracted from the database. 2. To ensure the storage of data is enough and its backup and all are securely accessible; • Ensure that all stations reports are archived systematically, create new data definitions for new databases and document alterations made to the already existing ones for purposes of improving analysis, archiving and the management. 3. Fulfill internal and external data requisitions; • Interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques, graphs or charts • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets, • Present the findings in reports (tables, charts and or graphs) • Work with management to prioritize business and information needs based on the findings. • Monitor the performance of data mining system and fix issues arising from the system. • Keep track of the trends and correlational patterns among complex data sets. • Perform routine analysis tasks to support day-to-day business functioning and decision making. • Collaborate with Data quality specialist to develop innovative analytical tools. • Work in close collaboration with both the data management team and IT team to accomplish the institutional goals. NB: A professional/technical certificate or one (1) year relevant working experience in cluster computing resources, climate database management systems, climate modeling, Linux/Unix servers, Python programming languages is required on both Master’s and Bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Data Sciences

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Mathematical Science

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Big Data

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Big Data

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      1 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Systems

    1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Integrity
    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
    • Inclusiveness
    • Accountability
    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Client/citizen focus
    • Professionalism
    • Commitment to continuous learning
    • Resource management skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Time management skills
    • Performance management skills
    • Results oriented
    • Digital literacy skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
    • Capacity to run scripts, programming languages and manipulating cluster computer;
    • Knowledge in quality control, methods of meteorological observations, programming languages
    • Data management systems skills
    • Data servers and dataset skills
    • Ability to provide guidance in weather and climate data processing according to international standards, including WMO guidelines, QMS ISO 9001:2015 and regional/national standard operating procedures
  • Ability to operate a large-scale meteorological data handling system

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Processing speed

      Behavior and attitude

    • Attention and concentration

      Behavior and attitude

  • Coordination

    Behavior and attitude




    DATA QUALITY CONTROLOFFICER

Job responsibilities

1.Ensure the observational records are properly quality controlled according to professional standards and Standard Operating Procedures • Ensure quality control procedures as provided for in WMO guidelines. • Performing statistical tests on large datasets to determine data quality and integrity. • Evaluate Data Management system performance and design, as well as its effect on data quality. • Collaborating with database developers to improve data collection and storage processes. • Running data queries to identify coding issues and data exceptions, as well as cleaning data. • Gathering data from primary or secondary data sources to identify and interpret trends. • Reporting data analysis findings to management to inform business decisions and prioritize information system needs. • Documenting processes and maintaining data records of Maproom platform and any other climate relevant platform. • Adhering to best practices in data analysis and collection. • Keeping abreast of developments and trends in data quality analysis. • Carry out quality control documentation where necessary and possible identifies for mitigation purposes. • Perform various data quality test (format tests, completeness tests and consistency tests) • Ensure that Meteorological data are error free or are reduced to the minimum possible, • Eensure application of good data management principles and practices. • Apply statistical methods to test data homogeneity\ 2. To Monitor Automatic weather station performance report • Servers’ reports monitored on daily basis. • Prepare and report the daily status of working and non-working stations on the network. • Advice on what maintenance should be done at station 3. Conduct Trainings on Climate data management System installation and usage. • Prepare and implement the training of concerned staff in any new climate data management system in use. 4.Climate data Management System Upgrading • Identify and if needed purchase new Database Management Software (DBMS). • Configure DBMS software in server and train users. 5. Prepare and provide anomaly report • Detect and report any anomaly found at either Manual or automated weather station data report.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Degree in Agrometeorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Degree in Atmospheric Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Remote Sensing

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Meteorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrometeorology

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Sciences

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Big Data

      0 Year of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics

    0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Resource management skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Time management skills
    • Risk management skills
    • Digital literacy skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
    • Ability to determine extreme value threshold based on climatology
    • Ability to apply standards method and techniques of processing, quality control and error analysis of the various input data sources
    • Ability to apply statistical methods to test data homogeneity
    • Capability to perform quality control checks of meteorological data (Evaluate frequency of erroneous) or missing data and correct these values following WMO guidelines
    • Analytical skills;
  • Result oriented

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Critical thinking

      Competence / Skills

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Time management

      Competence / Skills

    • Attention and concentration

      Behavior and attitude

  • Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills

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