Overview
The Project Analyst on Climate Risk Issues will support the implementation of project activities aimed at upgrading the hydro-meteorological observation network and strengthening modelling and forecasting capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure effective implementation and achievement of project activities under Output 1, focusing on upgrading the hydro-meteorological observation network and enhancing modelling and forecasting capacities.
- Plan and implement activities in accordance with the approved project work plan, ensuring effective use of available human and financial resources.
- Identify and streamline effective mechanisms for programme implementation and propose innovative approaches to achieve project targets and indicators.
- Facilitate the provision of technical and expert assistance to project stakeholders and coordinate the work of international and national consultants engaged in the implementation of the project component.
- Coordinate and facilitate the upgrading and modernization of meteorological and hydrological observation systems.
- Support the process of strengthening Uzhydromet’s capacity to store, process, and develop climate hazard products, and to improve communication of hydrometeorological data to regional divisions.
- Coordinate and monitor the development of the multi-module Climate Risk Assessment Platform implemented by the international vendor (MicroStep MIS, Slovakia), ensuring timely delivery of agreed outputs.
- Coordinate procurement processes related to testing and calibration equipment for hydrometeorological automated measuring systems within Uzhydromet’s observation network.
- Collaborate with the Early Warning Systems Task Manager to ensure integration of planned services and functions with the MES risk management system to support forecast-based actions.
- Coordinate the process of revising and adapting the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and its business model to national priorities and Uzhydromet institutional capacities.
- Coordinate the development of practical guidelines for the assessment of avalanche, landslide, mudflow, and hydrological drought risks, including socio-economic risk assessment.
- Serve as a technical resource person for project stakeholders on issues related to upgrading hydro-meteorological observation networks and forecasting capacities.
- Organize and facilitate thematic trainings aimed at strengthening the technical capacities of Uzhydromet specialists.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices among projects, UN agencies, government partners, and other stakeholders, and participate in relevant professional networks and meetings.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing progress reports, documenting lessons learned, and providing recommendations for project improvement.
- Contribute to donor reporting by providing relevant data and information on implemented activities and achieved results.
- Conduct field visits to project sites to inspect installed hydrometeorological equipment, assess operational performance, ensure uninterrupted data flow, and develop recommendations for operational improvements and sustainability.
- Prepare analytical materials, information briefs, fact sheets, and other documentation to support public awareness and communication of project results.
- Contribute to project advocacy and visibility activities to highlight project achievements and impacts.
- Promote gender equality by ensuring the participation and benefits of both women and men in project activities.
Required Experience
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in hydrometeorological monitoring, climate change processes and drivers of climate hazards, assessment of climate change impact and knowledge on climate risks.
- Proven track of at least 5 years of work experience in hydrometeorological monitoring, and at least a part of it in network design.
- Experience in hydrometeorological observation systems (AWS, hydrological equipment, radars, radio sounding systems, meteorological calibration equipment).
- Experience in the assessment of climate change impact and knowledge on climate risks and their modeling.
- Experience with statistical modelling and risk assessment tools (FLO-2D, FLOVI, RAMMS, alpha–beta approach, MATLAB, etc.).
- Proven experience in data collection and analysis methods (e.g., COSMO model).
- Practical experience with GIS technologies.
- Experience with Uzhydromet’s institutional structure and operational processes.
- Proven experience with projects on hydrometeorological service provision.
- Work experience with UN agencies or any other international development organization is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Hydrology, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, fields relevant to Hydrometeorological Monitoring or other related disciplines/sciences is required, OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the fields stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
