Overview
The Meteorologist will provide technical oversight and guidance on strengthening meteorological monitoring and forecasting for a project focused on reducing the risk and impacts of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Nepal. The role will ensure data quality, system integration, and build national and local capacity to interpret forecasts for GLOF risk reduction.
Key Responsibilities
- Support DHM in the analysis of historical and real-time meteorological data to support GLOF and flood risk modelling.
- Integrate gender and social inclusion perspectives in climate and weather data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
- Oversee installation and calibration of automated weather stations and ensure accuracy and quality control of meteorological data.
- Monitor AWS stations to meet GBON technical requirements and track station performance.
- Prepare periodic GBON compliance status reports.
- Support integration of forecasts into early warning messages and development of inclusive early warning systems.
- Train government staff and local stakeholders in meteorological monitoring, forecasting, and data interpretation.
- Draft technical reports, bulletins, and weather updates.
- Contribute to donor reports, lessons learned, and case studies.
- Certify installation/operation of meteorological equipment and prepare related documentation for audits and payments.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in meteorology.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
