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;
Minimum qualifications
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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
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills
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Experience in interpretation of weather-related hazard such as flood and the associated impact to the environment and communities
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience in mainstreaming Numerical Weather Prediction products into development interventions
