CONSULTANCY: OSCAR/Space Support Officer

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Genf, Schweiz World Meteorological Organization Vollzeit
CONSULTANCY: OSCAR/SPACE SUPPORT OFFICER (SSA-2024/SSU/I16)

POST: CONSULTANCY: OSCAR/Space Support Officer

GRADE: N/A

DUTY STATION: Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY: To be determined

NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
8 months

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Space Systems and Utilization (SSU) Division, Infrastructure Department

WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Scientific Officer in Space System and Utilization (SSU) Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  1. Update OSCAR/Space database content according to the information collected by WMO Space Programme from the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) Members and other satellite operators indicating the missing or outdated information related to their Earth observation missions;
  2. Update OSCAR/Space database based on other information resources;
  3. Maintain the database update request templates and the satellite launch calendar in OSCAR/Space;
  4. Maintain the rating criteria of the satellite instruments recorded in OSCAR/Space;
  5. Provide WMO Gap Analysis for space-based components of WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS);
  6. Support the analysis of space-based measurement techniques for measurement variables related to WMO application areas;
  7. Support the OSCAR/Space development roadmap, especially the work linking the variables and their requirement defined in OSCAR/Requirements to OSCAR/Space;
  8. Support the analysis of proposals and suggestions from CGMS and other users for reflecting the future development of OSCAR/Space;
  9. Support testing of new OSCAR/Space developments;
  10. Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Secretariat officer in charge.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: PhD degree or Equivalent in meteorology, oceanography, earth, physical or natural sciences, or closely related fields.
Experience: 10 years of scientific experience in working with satellite instruments and remote sensing, particularly focusing on satellite meteorology applications and especially satellite data assimilation in Numerical Weather Prediction.
Other requirements: Extensive knowledge on OSCAR/Space database and its functionalities, extensive knowledge on satellite instruments and remote sensing, good knowledge on the framework of the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) and Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), understanding of the WMO framework and processes.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.

Additional Information:
Focal point email for additional information: hpohjola@wmo.int
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/. Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

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