13 Job Positions of Observation Officer Under Statute at RWANDA METEOROLOGY AGENCY(METEO RWANDA): (Deadline 5 April 2023)

13 Job Positions of Observation Officer Under Statute at RWANDA METEOROLOGY AGENCY(METEO RWANDA): (Deadline 5 April 2023)

Job description

1.Monitor the state of the atmosphere on different time scales

• Observe, Record and transmit meteorological data from weather observations stations according to Standard Operating Procedures;
• Maintain hard and soft copies of weather observations data in recommended format and processes.
• Maintain meteorological stations and instruments in well-functioning state
• Perform appropriate quality checks at the station and during transmission.
• Make and transmit climatology report (weekly, monthly and annually)
• Provide state of weather observations in real time to the forecasting office.
• Enter weather observations into appropriate logbooks as recommended in QMS processes and procedures.
• Report any changes in station metadata to the supervisor
• Carry out data entry in CLIMSOFT data management system at the station
• Perform basic calibration of instruments at the base station.
• Report of instrument malfunctioning immediately to the Observation supervisor at Headquarters for remedial actions without delay
2. Represent appropriately interests of Rwanda Meteorological Agency in the area of operations

• Receive and document visiting persons or institutions at the station of designation.
• Maintain engagement with stakeholders for regular updates of weather events
• Maintain good relationships with users and cooperate observers based in the area, and report requirements for new or changed services to the immediate supervisor;
3.Ensure good quality data is obtained from the station

• Perform quality checks on all observed data.
• Ensure that instruments are performing correctly.
• Fill electronic forms or logs on daily basis and transmit them at the headquarters for processing and final archiving.
• Ensure proper maintenance of manual and automatic weather stations.
• Regularly consult WMO manuals and technical documents on how to carry out monitoring of weather and climate observations.
• Without delay report any irregularity technical or otherwise in writing to the observation supervisor at the site station with a copy to the headquarters.

note that for candidate with a Degree or Diploma in any other field must have a professional/technical certification in the field of meteorology from a recognized WMO center/Institution or two (2) years of relevant working experience in Meteorological observations is eligible