This consultancy supports the adaptation to local contexts of an online agrometeorology course from English into Spanish. Given the specialized nature of the subject matter, the work requires both strong language proficiency and domain expertise in agrometeorology, climate services, and early warning to ensure accuracy and contextual relevance for Hispanophone learners.
Education: Advanced university degree in Agrometeorology, Meteorology, Climate Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience: At least 3–5 years of professional experience in agrometeorology, climate services, agricultural extension, or climate risk management. Demonstrated experience in technical adaptation to local contexts (English-Spanish) or multilingual content adaptation of scientific or training materials.
Other Requirements: Proven knowledge of agrometeorology, climate services, early warning systems, and/or climate information for agriculture. Familiarity with terminology standards used by WMO, FAO, CGIAR, and development partners.
Languages: Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and excellent command of English (written and spoken).
(Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Email for additional information: agrometeorology@wmo.int
Salary and Allowances: Payband C (individual with extensive relevant professional experience requiring specialized or technical knowledge and skills) or D (highly specialized individuals with extensive relevant experience and the highest level of expertise in the corresponding area of work). Selected category will depend on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Duration: 10 days over a period of 5 months
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
WMO does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). WMO will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
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