Consultancy: GCF Project Proposal Preparation Meteorological Service of Mauritania; ONM Job Phoenix Arizona USA,Engineering

Position: CONSULTANCY: Support GCF project proposal preparation for the meteorological service of Mauritania (ONM)
Background

WMO has been invited to contribute to the preparation and implementation of a GCF SAP project, led by UNIDO, and planned to be submitted at GCF 47th Board (April 2027). This project would support early warning systems in Mauritania, involving the Meteorological Office (ONM), and the hydrological services of the Hydrological and dam directorate (DHB) and National Center for Water Resources (CNRE).

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Duties

and Responsibilities

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ACCOUNTABILITIES /RESPONSIBILITIES:

In close coordination with teams in UNIDO, and meteorological and hydrological services in ONM, CNRE and DAT, the incumbent will develop costed action plans with:

1. Climate science basis - demonstrate that upgrading the meteorological and climate services at the Meteorological office (ONM), and the hydrological services of the Hydrological and dam directorate (DHB) and National Center for Water Resources (CNRE) is necessary to combat specific, modeled climate change impacts (e.g., increased frequency of extreme weather events), show the scaling up elements building on the CREWS investment in Mauritania.

2. Project activities - describe the activities planned to be financed by the GCF Grant, including specifications, counterpart resources necessary, contribution to the early warning value chain, implementation arrangement, procurement, safeguards:

a. Institutional strengthening – strategic planning, quality management, business planning, cost recovery, policy & legal frameworks;

b. Staff capacity development & training activities –and how these activities will contribute to upgrade operational service delivery, and how participants will be targeted;

c. Equipment & infrastructure – with information and justification about the choice of technology, operation and maintenance costs, sustainability, exit strategy.

C. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE

CONTRACT:

1. Draft sections (to be discussed with UNIDO) and technical inputs into the submission-ready package (by end-Nov 2026).

2. Responses to the GCF Secretariat Comment Response Matrix (around Dec 2026).

3. Responses to the GCF ITAP Comment Response Matrix (around Jan 2027).

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in meteorology, hydrology, climatology, early warning or a related field.

Experience:

Project proposal development with meteorological, hydrological, climatological and early warning services in West Africa, experience with developing GCF proposals an advantage. Project implementation experience in Mauritania is an asset.

Other Requirements:

The consultant will need to be available as soon as possible to provide inputs at different stages of project preparation.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of French and English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO, including Arabic, would be an advantage.

Salary and

Allowances:

PAYBAND:

C or D

Additional Information:

Focal point name and email for additional information: Jean-Baptiste Migraine (jbmigraine)

DURATION: 37 days over a period of 8 months

PLANNED TRAVELS:1 mission to Nouakchott

Probation

Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Statements:

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 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.

Sexual

harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.