Technical Advisor Early Warning Systems

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To learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: , , , , , . TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST Level II UNIT/DIVISION: PRGR/Programme Division DUTY STATION (City, Country): Homebased DURATION: 11 Months - EOD ASAPBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Climate and Resilience Service in WFP Global HQ provides guidance and support to WFP Country Offices (COs) and governments on activities related to climate risk management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. These services can range from climate analyses to better understand climate change impacts on food security and nutrition, to supporting governments and WFP COs with technical advisory services as well as policy advice on risk reduction, financing and transfer.To provide advice and support to a large number of COs in strengthening nationally owned EWS and linkages with AA programmes, WFP is seeking a climate scientist with experience in numerical prediction models including seasonal and sub-seasonal, earth observation data sets, operational weather forecasting, and expert communication and organizational skills. Homebased with a focus on WFPs Southern Africa portfolio, the expert will lead and oversee the implementation of technical EWS projects in WFP COs in the region, ensuring compliance and alignment with regional initiatives and oversight bodies. The expert will as well formulate advocacy documents, funding proposals, and represent WFP in technical working groups performing a key role in supporting the further development of WFP’s AA programme.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 2. Provide solid technical leadership in EWS skill assessments in collaboration with WFP CO staff at both national and subnational levels across various time-horizons, forecast resolution and frequency for extreme events to ensure access to prearranged finance. 3. Formulate work plans, logical frameworks, develop funding proposals, and provide oversight to technical partners driving capacity strengthening solutions to government partners as outlined in the MCP-AA4FS project. 4. In partnership with national meteorological services, lead the design of downscaling, calibration and visualization techniques and services for the use of global model forecasts and local climate data. 5. Develop and/or review probabilistic forecast triggers; hazard and impact-based thresholds; and the aggregation of these sub-national indicators into risk profiles to inform the potential scale of AA. 6. Provide technical oversight and linkages to global HQ policies and international partnerships for government-led national technical working groups (TWG) designing and operationalizing national AA frameworks. 7. Under the Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) project, lead the technical component of the implementation phase according to the 5-year project plans that aim to rehabilitate and/or replace the existing meteorological observation network including upper-airstations to be GBON compliant. 8. Represent WFP within regional initiatives including the South Africa Development Community(SADC) towards enhanced integration of AA triggers in the annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF) processes. 10. Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including identify, develop and nurture strategic and operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches with regional EWS experts from other agencies (e.g. FAO, OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data, Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement) with the aim of harmonizing existing AA trigger models or conducting expert peer review processes of new AA trigger models being developed for SADC member states. 11. Provide solid technical support towards the implementation of WFP’s financial architecture for emergency response ensuring AA programmes are aligned to complimentary insurance and emergency response financing. 13. Responsible for all project reporting, advocacy materials and evidence on EWS impacts. 14. Represent WFP at technical workshops, donor and government meetings, enhancing WFP’s status in different fora. 15. Significant travel within the East and Southern Africa region will also be required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: Effective technical leadership provided to the MCP-AA4FS and SOFF programmes in Southern Africa.At least one advocacy document developed demonstrating the impact of EWS.New funding proposal(s) for EWS successfully developed and submitted. Annual report on AA and EWS regional achievements and plans completed. Successful alignment with complimentary climate programmes in the region. Technical oversight of the EW4ALL initiative and ECHO AA programme.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Advanced University degree preferably in hydrology, meteorology, climate, or related fields with additional five years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrated experience with downscaling, calibration, and bias correction of global weather models for subnational forecasts; Working knowledge of hydrological models for flood forecasting (including duration and extent); Proficiency in the use and application of remote sensing data (e.g., rainfall estimates, NDVI, LST); Experience managing technical projects, budgets, and workplans, and collaborating with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders; Strong knowledge of analytical programming languages (e.g., R, Python); Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Experience working with national meteorological services in southern Africa; Experience with WFP and/or Anticipatory Action programmes;. Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team.Languages: Fluent in English including strong writing skills, working knowledge of French or Portuguese is an advantage.**WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK**WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION**WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: **NO FEE DISCLAIMER**The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised
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