30 August, 2024

Climatologist - Data Analysis & Homogenization Officer

Van-KIRAP Project, Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department

Location: 

Port Vila

 

Due Date: 

12-09-2024

 

Type: 

Full time

 

Organisation Description: 

Vanuatu is among the most vulnerable countries on earth to the increasing impacts of climate change, including climate-related natural disasters and the effects of slow-onset events such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification.  In an effort to address these challenges, the Government of Vanuatu, through VMGD and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have successfully secured financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop and implement the Vanuatu Climate Information Services for Resilient Development (CISRD) Project.

The primary purpose of the CISRD project is to develop and strengthen climate resilient development in Vanuatu, with emphasis on supporting climate smart adaptation and disaster risk management policy and planning.  The project aims to do this by building institutional and community-based capacity and providing critical resources to facilitate transformational and sustainable change in the application of science-based evidence to inform decision-making for relevant policy development and planning processes.  This support will be delivered through provision of tailored Climate Information Services (CIS) specifically aligned with relevant national strategies for priority sectors, to address information gaps and priority needs of target beneficiaries ('next' and 'end'-users of CIS) at national, provincial and local community levels.

 

Job Desctiption:

The Climatologist (Data Analysis) Homogenisation officer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Climate Manager at VMGD. The Officer will assume direct responsibility to   manage climate data, verifying quality of all data sets. The main role of the Climatologist (Data Analysis) Homogenisation officer but not limited to; is to coordinate the date storage facility of VMGD organizing all the materials from the department keeping logs, inventories and procedures.

This position is a full time and will be for a one year contract. The Climatologist (Data Analysis) Homogenisation officer will be based at the VMGD Department. The incumbent will report for day to day matters including agreement of work programs to the VMGD PIU Project Manager

 

Selection Criteria:

Qualification - Diploma or degree in Geography or Science.
Special Business Education - WMO Class lV.
Pacific Advance Certificate in Meteorology.
Experience  - 2-3 years in scientific field or similar position.  
Management/Supervisory Skills - N/A
Special Skills  - Computer skills. Statistical skills.
Thinking style  - Analytical thinker. And eye for detail.
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills  - Good standard of listening skills, verbal and written communication skills  
Behavioural Competencies - Ability to work independently and as part of the team. Ability to work under pressure. Shows commitment.
Language  - English, French and Bislama

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email
Post

 

Contact Person:

Ms Vanessa Sandy

 

Contact Phone:

(678) 24686

 

Email to send applications to:

vsandy@vanuatu.gov.vu

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

Project Manager
VanKIRAP Project
Vanuatu Meteorology &Geo-Hazard Department
PMB9054
Nambatu
Port Vila

 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

Interested applicants should send their Application Letter, Resume, Written work samples and Name of current contact details of three referees

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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