Scientific Officer; Cryosphere Monitoring and Prediction | P3
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SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (CRYOSPHERE MONITORING AND PREDICTION) (2414)
VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2414
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 5 October 2025 Under Recruitment
POST
Scientific Officer (Cryosphere Monitoring and Prediction) GRADE
P3 DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Cryosphere Monitoring, Predictions and Services Unit - Hydrology & Cryosphere Division - Department of Earth System & Data Prediction
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT THE ROLE
ADVANCING GLOBAL CRYOSPHERE MONITORING AND PREDICTION
The Scientific Officer will advance and integrate cryosphere monitoring and prediction capabilities for WMO Members in polar and high mountain regions. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Cryosphere Monitoring, Predictions and Services unit, this position supports the integration of cryosphere sciences into WMO's global observing, information, and prediction systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Support activities of INFCOM, EC-PHORS, and SERCOM subsidiary bodies focused on monitoring and prediction of global cryosphere status and changes in polar and high mountain regions.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Advisory Group on Global Cryosphere Watch (AG-GCW) for integration of cryosphere sciences into WIGOS, WIS, and WIPPS.
- Prepare technical meetings, reports, and decision documents for WMO governing bodies.
- Support Members and Regional Climate Centres in developing cryosphere-related capacities for observing, monitoring, data exchange, and applications.
- Support WMO engagements with international organizations and initiatives on cryosphere monitoring and prediction, including GCOS and WIPPS World Meteorological Centres.
- Support coherent data management and standardization of cryosphere data for increased accessibility through WIS and the GCW Data Portal.
- Conduct analyses and prepare scientific contributions on cryosphere changes in polar and high mountain areas and their global impacts.
- Assess observation and prediction requirements, capabilities, and gaps.
- Contribute to technical reports, newsletters, website updates, and community pages.
- Prepare project concept notes, proposals, work plans, and budget evaluations as assigned.
Master's degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline with cryosphere-related studies, e.g. physical geography, hydrology, physics, geophysics, engineering, or environmental studies. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
Experience- A minimum of five (5) years of operational or applied science experience relevant to polar and/or high mountain regions addressing cryospheric variables monitoring, data processing, or modeling.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Experience preparing technical and scientific reports for broad audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, initiative, originality, dependability, and maturity of judgement.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse, multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with WMO Programmes and the UN system would be an advantage.
Cryosphere science specialist with demonstrated experience in polar and high mountain research. You will contribute to WMO’s integrated Earth system approach by supporting global cryosphere monitoring capabilities and helping Members develop their cryosphere-related services for climate…
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