Director, climate prediction and applications

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the IGAD Executive Secretary, the Director of ICPAC, shall be responsible for the day to day management of the Centre and shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Follow-up and ensure the implementation of the decisions of the Assembly, the Council and the Steering Committee;
• Represent the Centre at international meetings and conferences;
• Coordinates the programmes and activities of the Centre with those of the IGAD;
• Keep the Executive Secretary of IGAD informed of the programmes and activities of the Centre;
• Identify suitable Cooperating Partners and initiate the necessary processes for conclusion of appropriate agreements or Memoranda of Understanding;
• Provide advice and guidance to the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services with regard to the development of methodologies for climate monitoring, prediction, early warning and climate change adaptation;
• Identify regional training needs and organize training events in areas related to climate monitoring, prediction, applications and climate change adaptation;
• Participate in activities that contribute to preparedness, early warning and regional disaster risk reduction;
• Establish and promote effective collaboration with relevant institutions within IGAD as well as other regional and international Climate Centres;
• Mobilize resources for the Centre;
• Keep in safe custody the documents, files and other data relating to the work of the Centre;
• Prepare and submit reports on the activities of the Centre;
• Prepare and submit the draft programme, budget, periodic reports and financial statements to the Council through the Executive Secretary;
• Ensure that timely information is provided as may be requested by Member States, the IGAD Secretariat, Non IGAD Member States or Cooperating Partners;
• Keep an inventory of all the assets and liabilities of the Centre;
• Prepare and submit to the Steering Committee a report on the financial status of the Centre; and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Steering Committee, Executive Secretary, Council or the Assembly.

Minimum qualifications

Education

• At least a Master of Science degree in Meteorology from a recognized University. A PhD in Meteorology will be an added advantage.

Work experience

At least 10 years in senior management positions in meteorological or related organizations.

Key skills and competencies

• A good knowledge of spoken and written English;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise and meaningful manner;
• A demonstrated initiative and ability to manage a team of experts and other specialist personnel;
• Maturity of judgment, originality of ideas and ability to plan and organize events;
• Capability to co-ordinate technical activities, especially climate modeling; Self motivation;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Language requirements

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.