Rapid Assessments Consultant

Responsibilities

• Update the data collection package for Pillar 2 Rapid Assessments for at least 30 selected countries
• Coordinate with WMO Regional Offices to facilitate country engagement and scheduling of consultations
• Liaise with National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to collect and validate information
• Develop a data collection workplan and stakeholder engagement schedule
• Conduct online interviews and consultations with countries to gather updated information and verify questionnaire responses
• Ensure Rapid Assessment questionnaires are fully completed with supporting evidence and explanatory comments
• Document data gaps, inconsistencies, clarifications, or assumptions arising during the process
• Prepare complete data collection packages for each country for subsequent analysis

Requirements

• University degree in social science, statistics, disaster risk reduction, meteorology, hydrology, geosciences, development studies, international relations, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, stakeholder engagement, or policy-related work
• Experience in disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, or anticipatory action
• Proven experience in conducting assessments, evaluations, or applying monitoring frameworks
• Excellent analytical, data management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English (oral and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with United Nations or other international organizations
• Knowledge of French or other official WMO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish)

About the Company

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) leads the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, which seeks to ensure that every person on Earth is protected by multi-hazard early warning systems.