WMO Meteorological Organization

7bis, avenue de la Paix, P.O. Box 2300

CH 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland

Internship Vacancy

Linking operational flash flood forecasting & warning systems to flood management issues

Office/Department: Climate and Water Department

Division/Unit: Hydrological Forecasting and Water Resources

Supervisor: Chief, Hydrological Forecasting and Water Resource Division

Duties:

1.  Assist in formulating guidance material for flood management in a multi hazard environment.

2.  Contribute to the synthesis of existing operational flash flood guidance systems and flood management related tools produced by the Associated Programme on Flood Management (www.apfm.info).

3.  Assist in linking activities of the International Flood Initiative (IFI) to flood forecasting and warning activities of WMO.

4.  Assist in the development and implementation of capacity building activities, conducting workshops, and provision of technical assistance to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.

5.  Assist in co-ordination and liaison with other organizations active in the field of flood forecasting and water resources management, in particular with Support Base Partners in the framework of the IFM HelpDesk, and assist in enriching the IFM HelpDesk by adding components and content;

Qualifications:

Education

Graduate of a recognized university or technical institute with an initial degree in hydrology, civil engineering, water resources management, physical geography or environmental studies or a related field with an orientation to applied hydrology, flood forecasting and river basin management. Post-graduate qualifications in the fields of hydrology and/or water resources management would be an advantage.

Experience

Two to three years of experience in water resources management and/or disaster risk management is an advantage. Work experience in developing countries is an advantage. Experience in research and application-oriented practical work in flood/integrated water resources management is an advantage.

Other requirements

Ability to effectively and efficiently work with Microsoft Office applications. Good communication skills. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster team spirit. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Content Management Systems (CMS) is an advantage.

Language skills

Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the WMO Secretariat is an advantage. (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Please send you cv and motivation letter before 14 February 2016 to Mr Johannes Cullmann via .

Good luck!