Job: Director

Location: Geneva 
Deadline: Tuesday, 05 November 2013 

Description

VACANCY NOTICE No. 1869

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 5 November 2013

POST Director GRADE D.2*

DUTY STATION Geneva

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY 1 January 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter

NATURE OF APPOINTMENT Fixed­term of two years with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year, which can be extended up to a maximum of two years

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (see reverse side)

Applications from suitably qualified fem ale and male candidates are equally welcome. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Postgraduate degree (Doctorate or equivalent) in a relevant field of geosciences, such as meteorology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, polar sciences, hydrology, Earth system sciences, or basic sciences such as physics and chemistry with subsequent experience in a relevant field of geosciences.

Experience

A minimum of 15 years experience in climate science and global environmental change research, and management. International recognition as research scientist or university professor, in relevant field(s) of Earth system sciences. Extensive professional experience (10 years minimum) in the planning and organization of large scientific projects and/or the management of a scientific institute. Demonstrated record of publishing scholarly papers in open and peer reviewed literature. Familiarity with science management and policy decision processes at the national and international levels. Familiarity with the working procedures of international organizations. Demonstrated ability in science communication to policymakers, and in resource mobilization through voluntary contributions and competitive proposals.

Other requirements

The ability to establish and maintain professional contacts at a senior level within the three WCRP sponsoring agencies (WMO, ICSU, IOC of UNESCO) and other organizations involved in climate research. Exposure and sensitivity to a multicultural environment; demonstrated capability for original thought and initiative, maturity of judgment and the ability to lead a team or participate effectively as a team member would be a definite advantage. Ability to write scientific reports, documents and correspondence in English and to produce final texts and tables using modern multimedia software and hardware; familiarity with budgeting and costing and acquisition of goods and services through competitive process. Knowledge of major global development initiatives and the expected role of climate science and services in sustainable development.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.

(Note: the working languages of the WMO Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

• The Secretary­General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.

SALARY, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER BENEFITS

Annual net base salary on initial appointment is US$ 112,096 for staff members with dependants US$ 102,981 for staff members without dependants Annual post adjustment on initial salary is US$ 117,589 for staff members with dependants US$ 108,027 for staff members without dependants This post adjustment, which is subject to change without notice, is paid in addition to the net basic salary. APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made on the WMO Personal History Form which may be obtained from the WMO Secretariat on request or downloaded from the Internet at http://www.wmo.int/vacancies and should be addressed under confidential cover to: The Secretary­General, World Meteorological Organization, P.O. Box 2300, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland Date of issue of vacancy notice: 8 October 2013

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