About US:
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (formerly Department of Meteorology) under Ministry of Water and Environment is a semi-autonomous government authority for weather and climate services (UNMA Act. 2012) and a focal institution to Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body mandated to carryout scientific research on climate change.
Job Summary: The Director of Forecasting will responsible for ensuring analyses of daily data and issue real time weather forecasts whilst providing aeronautical meteorological services and public weather services
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as the Directorate of Forecasting
Guides the Executive Director on Forecasting matters
Prepares annual work plans and budgets for the Directorate
Manages, mentors and appraises senior staff in the Directorate
Actively coordinates preparation and submission of reports of the Directorate
Responsible for weather forecasting, public weather service, and briefing services
Maintain equipment standards and communication procedures as specified by WMO;
Actively coordinate and implement activities of WMO Commissions for Aeronautical Meteorology (CAeM) and Marine Meteorology (CMM);
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for this placement should hold an Honors Bachelor in Natural Sciences and a Master’s degree Meteorology or related fields (Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Forestry, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences from a recognized university. Additional training in either Public Administration, Business Administration or Management studies is an added advantage
A minimum of eight or more years experience in a related field, working with a reputable organization, two years of which must be at a senior managerial level.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter, updated resume /CV, copies of academic documents & professional qualifications along with contact details of at least three professional referees to: The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda either by post, courier, hand delivery or email to: consultant@futureoptionsug.com. Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your application letter.
NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 4th May 2015 by 5PM