Numerical Weather Prediction Specialist at Rwanda Meteorology Agency (METEO) Under Contract :Deadline: May 3, 2024

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;

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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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    Integrity

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    Inclusiveness

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    Accountability

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    Teamwork

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    Client/citizen focus

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    Professionalism

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    Commitment to continuous learning

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    Time management skills

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    Knowledge of Donor’s social safeguard guidelines

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    Communication skills

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    Extensive experience in strategy development, planning, reporting and communications;

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    • Capacity to lead stakeholder engagement, communication, information and education campaigns with affected communities.

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    • Ability to interact with communities and contractors

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    Previous experience in rural planning, environmental management and environmental and social safeguards

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    Communication, reporting and writing skills

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    High presentation and reporting skills

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    Communication and reporting skills

• • 18. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills

• • 19. Experience in interpretation of weather-related hazard such as flood and the associated impact to the environment and communities

• • 20. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• 21.Experience in mainstreaming Numerical Weather Prediction products into development interventions

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