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Climate Models International Project Office Director
2021-06-18 17:15:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 947 The ESA Climate Office acts as the focal point for ESAs climaterelated activities and represents ESAs and its Member States climaterelated interests on several international organisations and working groups and is an observer to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC since 2019. In March 2021, ESA and the World Meteorological Organisation WMO signed an agreement concerning WCRPs CMIPIPO. The World Climate Research Programme WCRP, is jointly sponsored by the World Meteorological Organisation WMO, the International Science Council ISC and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission IOC of UNESCO. The CoupledModel Intercomparison Project CMIP provides the focal point for leading national and international entities in climate modelling and is the main resource for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC assessment of climate projections. Moreover, CMIP is a major user of EObased climate observations for model development, assimilation and evaluation. In hosting the CMIP International Project Office ESA confirms its longterm strategic vision into supporting climate science and demonstrating European leadership in climate modelling. It will provide substantial benefits to ESAs current and future climate activities, by strengthening the use of EObased climate observations by the climate modelling community. RHEA is currently looking for the CMIPIPO Director to lead the CMIPIPO, developing and implementing its work plan. The key person will work in close coordination with the WCRP Joint Scientific Committee JSC, the Head of the WCRP Secretariat and the Head of the ESA Climate Office. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Ensure that the CMIPIPO fulfils its terms of reference under the overall guidance of CMIP governing bodies and in consultation with the WCRP Secretariat. Be responsible for the management of the CMIPIPO activities and office staff. Attend the sessions of CMIP governing bodies and other meetings and represents CMIP at relevant national and international meetings. Ensure that the budget is used at the discretion of CMIP leadership in compliance with ESA legal framework, in particular its financial rules and regulations and WMO regulations and auditing as appropriate. Mobilize financial and inkind resources from various sources to cover CMIP activities and additional CMIPIPO staff. The Director is responsible for administering and managing such resources. Be responsible for the recruitment of CMIPIPO staff according to the applicable legal framework, as part of the service contracts second phase. Skills and Experience The following skills would be mandatory PhD in physics or Earth science, or any other appropriate scientific field, with at least 10 years of relevant work experience Track record in climate research and modelling. Candidates with not sufficient experience in climate modelling will not be considered. Experience in climate science management. Expertise in setting up and developing an international project office to support and advance the governance, infrastructure and outcome of CMIP. Experience in working with international organisations within the climate network. Experience in leading large international projects and teams. Experience in attracting additional funding from various sources. Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 01092021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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