Role and objective:
Support the automation of data transmission between NMHSs and WMO GTS/GISC through the implementation of ftp and sftp services and Use of BUFR format
Develop a server that collect data from automatic and manual weather stations and send it via internet to WMO Telecommunication Hub and Information System
Lead the development of a customizable Content Management System (CMS) for the NMHSs to enable easy design of services-oriented and users’ friendly websites
Support the development of the mailing list of NMHS and integrate them into their websites to enable subscriptions for receiving services
Support development of web-based system for data, forecast and hazards visualization at continental level (Africa Hazards Watch System)
Develop chatbot for Africa Hazards Watch and map social media conversations per location
Support operationalization of the Africa Hazards Watch through capacity building of the NMHSs in using the system and visualizing their Common Alert Protocol (CAP) Alerts
Strengthen collaboration between NMHSs and tech companies (E.g., Meta, Google, Twitter, etc.) to improve climate services and early warning deliver
Provide technical support as required
Duties and responsibilities:
Support the automation of data transmission between NMHS and WMO GTS/GISC system through ftp services
Develop solution for data transfer between the stations and NMHSs HQ from both automatic and manual meteorological stations
Create a serve the collect that at the HQ of the NMHSs, convert it into BUFR format, and send it forward to WMO Regional Telecommunication Hubs or Global Information System Centre (GISC)
Collaborate with RTH and GISC to ensure smooth and stable data transfer on hourly basis
Collaborate with WMO Department of Infrastructure on issues related to data management and transmission (WMO Information System (WIS) and WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS))
Lead development or customization of template Content Management System for the NMHSs
Customize a template Content Management System (CMS) to serve the need of the NMHSs
Enable NMHSs to adopt the CMS and use it to develop user-friendly and user-oriented services
Support the NMHSs to develop a mailing list and integrate it to their websites for better services delivery.
Support improving visualization of climate data by NMHSs and Regional Climate Centres (RCCs) on Africa Hazards Watch
Identify and support development of improved climate data visualization, ensuring the needs of NMHSs and Regional Climate Centres (RCCs) in the field are better covered. Help them compare their own data and forecast with Global Producing Centres.
Support NMHSs to implement and disseminate their Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), including visualizing CAP Alerts through Google Public Alerts system
Support the automatization process of data transmission between NMHSs and RTH/GISC through ftp and sftp services
Support the development of new data layers and functionalities for the Africa Hazards Watch in line with system pipeline and based on users and /partner’s feedback
Develop Chatbot to guide the users through the available layers and functionalities Support implementation of the system development pipeline, improving and adding new layers and analysis relevant to make decisions in climate, environment, agriculture, food security, economic development and to support improving overall hazards and risk monitoring in Africa
Support adding functionalities and visualizations to track implementation of the Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework
Map social media conversations related to climate and environment
Support establishing smart content recommendations
Support strengthening of automated e-mailing and data visualizations functionalities
Support integration between NMHSs e-mail marketing systems and Africa Hazards Watch
Support operationalization of the Africa Hazards Watch through capacity building
Support the capacity building of NMHSs and the media in the use of the systems to generate stories targeting last mile users through Hazards Watch trainings in user engagement activities
Develop data, alert and risk information access and download interfaces
Support collaboration between NMHSs, and technological companies (Meta, Google, Twitter, etc.) to improve the dissemination of services and early warning information
Take part in developing public-private-partnership with the telecom companies for improve observational network, data transmission an alert dissemination
Systems and Functionality Documentation
Document and update all the developed systems and functionalities
Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor degree (Computer Science, Engineering or IT major preferred)
A very strong analytical and programming skills in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS/Sass, and SQL with spatial extensions like PostGIS.
Experience in developing backend applications/content management systems (CMS) with Django/Wagtail
Experience in developing microservices and REST APIs with Flask and Node JS. Knowledge in Go is an added value.
Experience and ability to integrate different systems (ftp, sftp, API, etc.) to collect, format, and transfer data
Experience in frontend development with React JS or Vue JS
Strong UX/UI design and data visualization skills, experience with data visualization libraries (D3, HighCharts, Echarts etc) and integrating the visualizations with frontend frameworks
Personal qualities:
Strong quantitative skills and an analytical, data-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis and analytic approaches in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.
Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.
What we offer:
Being a NORCAP expert gives you:
A great opportunity to work in an international setting for a global organisation
Significant life experience through challenges and self-development
A steep learning curve and career development
Access to a unique network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
A meaningful job working with the world’s challenges on location
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