Consultant to Evaluate and Propose Improvements to the Institutional Organization of Hydrological Services

About the role

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) supports the Dominican Republic's hydrological and meteorological services, climate services and multi-hazard early warning systems through the CREWS project. It needs a consultant to assess the institutional organization of the National Hydrological Service (NHS), under the National Institute of Water Resources (INDRHI), and propose improvements to its structure, processes and practices for hydrometeorological data management, monitoring and forecasting.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze the NHS's contribution to national climate and early warning services and water resource management, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
• Assess the NHS's organization, vision and strategies in line with INDRHI's strategic plan, the National Development Strategy and national disaster risk reduction policies.
• Propose an updated organizational structure, including improved institutional framework, roles and procedures.
• Formulate recommendations for reorganizing hydrological monitoring and forecasting units.
• Validate the evaluation with authorities appointed by INDRHI in coordination with WMO.
• Collaborate with national institutions and other consultants, organize meetings and consultations, and prepare presentations for INDRHI and WMO.

Required profile

• University degree in public administration, international development, environmental sciences, meteorology, hydrology, climate change, social sciences or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in institutional strengthening, stakeholder engagement and international relations, in hydrological services, water resources or related fields.
• Experience coordinating government institutions, technical agencies and development partners; organizing consultations and workshops; preparing technical and institutional reports.
• Experience in climate services, hydrometeorology, disaster risk reduction or early warning systems is an asset; experience in the Dominican Republic is highly desirable.
• Fluent Spanish is required; knowledge of English is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong coordination, communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting, reporting and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Duration of 60 days over a period of 4 months.
• Pay band C.

Applications are submitted online through the WMO e-recruitment system; WMO does not accept applications by post or email and charges no fees.