Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The PMU will be headed by the Project Coordination Specialist (PCS). The Meteorologist will report directly to the Project Coordination Specialist. The PMU will operate under the overall guidance of the National Project Director (NPD) — as assigned by MoEWRI. The Meteorologist will work closely with Civil Engineer, and Hydrologist.
The Meteorologist will provide technical oversight and guidance on the strengthening of meteorological monitoring and forecasting for the project. While equipment procurement and installation will be contracted out, the Meteorologist will ensure data quality, system integration, achieving and sustaining compliance with the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) requirements and institutional uptake. The role will also build national and local capacity to interpret forecasts for GLOF risk reduction.
Meteorological assessments:
- Support DHM in the analysis of historical and real-time meteorological to support GLOF and flood risk modelling.
- Contribute climate trend analysis for inclusion in ESMPs and hazard assessments.
- Ensure outputs are technically robust and relevant for GLOF risk reduction.
- Integrate gender and social inclusion perspectives in climate and weather data collection, analysis, and dissemination to ensure that climate information services address the specific needs of women, men, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities.
- Ensure GESI-sensitive data disaggregation and analysis when preparing climate impact assessments, ensuring that differences in exposure, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity between social groups are reflected in findings and recommendations.
Strengthen monitoring systems:
- Oversee installation and calibration of automated weather stations and comparison of meteorological parameters, whichever possible, with manual observation.
- Ensure accuracy and quality control of meteorological data.
- Promote inclusive participation in user-feedback sessions, community consultations, and validation workshops to capture diverse experiences and improve the effectiveness of meteorological services.
GBON Compliance and Monitoring
- Monitoring of the AWS stations installed under the project to meet GBON technical requirements
regarding parameters, observation frequency, timeliness, and data availability.
- Regularly monitor national surface observation performance against GBON indicators
(data completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and transmission to global networks).
- Track station performance using WMO monitoring tools (e.g., OSCAR/Surface and WIS dashboards).
Prepare periodic GBON compliance status reports for DHM management and SOFF reporting.
- Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for real-time and delayed-mode quality control of AWS data.
- Conduct periodic technical review of AWS station functionality including sensor performance,
power systems, and communication modules.
- Recommend preventive and corrective maintenance actions based on QC findings.
- Contribute to SOFF progress reporting related to observing system performance and GBON compliance.
Provide forecasting services:
- Support integration of forecasts into early warning messages.
- Support development and delivery of inclusive early warning systems (EWS) by ensuring that forecasts and alerts are accessible, understandable, and actionable for diverse user groups, including those with limited literacy or access to digital platforms.
- Collaborate with the GESI Specialist and communication team to design and tailor climate information products (bulletins, advisories, SMS alerts, radio messages) that reach vulnerable populations, especially women farmers, indigenous groups, and remote communities.
- Advocate for gender-responsive climate services by identifying barriers faced by women and marginalized groups in accessing and using weather and climate information and recommending practical measures to overcome them.
Build capacity of counterparts:
- Train government staff in meteorological monitoring and forecasting, including short- and medium-term forecasts relevant to glacial and river systems.
- Train DHM staff and local stakeholders in data interpretation and use in EWS.
- Develop user-friendly materials for decision-makers and communities, including simplified climate information products for end-users.
- Contribute to capacity-building initiatives by participating in training and awareness programmes that enhance the ability of local stakeholders particularly women and marginalized groups to interpret and use climate and weather information for risk reduction and livelihood planning.
Knowledge products, oversight and reporting:
- Draft technical reports, bulletins, and weather updates for decision-makers.
- Contribute to donor reports, lessons learned, and case studies.
- Contribute to technical reports and early warning bulletins.
- Synthesize the inputs provided by the team (PIU/PMU) and ensure timely delivery of outputs and preparation of reports
- Document climate trends and their implications for GLOFs.
- Certify installation/operation of meteorological equipment and prepare related documentation for audits and payments.
- Monitor contractors’ compliance with safeguards and technical standards.
- Maintain records of equipment performance, site visits, and data quality.
Contribute updates to annual workplans, budgets, and technical reports.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Job Specification
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is required.
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Meteorology, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related fields will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in meteorology.
Required skills:
- Proficiency in computer applications like MS Word, Excel and PPT.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
- Experience in installing and maintaining meteorological equipment.
- Knowledge of meteorological analysis and forecasting methods.
- Experience with climate modeling and data management.
- Knowledge in weather data analysis, forecasting, and climate services.
- Experience with WMO standards and regional climate centers.
- Prior experience in multi-hazard early warning systems.
- Experience working with UNDP, GCF, or other donor-funded projects, particularly in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction.
- Knowledge of environmental and climate change issues in Nepal, including GLOFs, Eco-DRR, and early warning systems.
- At least 4 years of experience in the area of meteorology after Masters degree is preferred.
- Experience in preparing of Terms of Reference (ToR) and procurement related documents.”
- Knowledge on specifications of the hydro-meteorological equipment, hydrological and hydraulic modeling softwares”
Required Language(s):
- Fluency in English and Nepali is required.
- Knowledge of any other national language will be an asset.
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