[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Vacancy at ECMWF for: Senior Scientific Officer - Sectoral Information System of Copernicus Climate Change Service, Closing date: 10 October 2019

Tue Sep 17 01:42:16 MDT 2019

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Senior Scientific Officer - Sectoral Information System of Copernicus Climate Change Service

1.    Position information

Vacancy No.: VN19-40

Department: Copernicus

Grade: A3

Section: Copernicus Climate Change Service

Job Ref. No.: STF-PS/19-40

Reports to: Head of Section

Publication Date: 12 September 2019

Closing Date: 10 October 2019

2.    About ECMWF

ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing and disseminating numerical weather predictions to its Member States. ECMWF carries out scientific and technical research directed to the improvement of its forecasts, collects and processes large amounts of observations, and manages a long-term archive of meteorological data. Satellite and in situ observations provide the information for up-to-date global analyses and climate reanalyses of the atmosphere, ocean and land surface.

For details, see www.ecmwf.int<http://www.ecmwf.int>

ECMWF has been entrusted to operate the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on behalf of the European Commission until the end of 2021. Copernicus is the European Union (EU) flagship Earth-observation programme.

The programme ensures operational monitoring of the atmosphere, oceans, and continental surfaces, and will provide reliable, validated information services for a range of environmental and security applications. Based on the exploitation of space based and in situ observations and models, Copernicus provides information services for land, marine, atmospheric and climate monitoring, as well as emergency management and security. For details, see www.copernicus.eu/<http://www.copernicus.eu/>.

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) service provides consistent and quality-controlled information related to air pollution and health, solar energy, greenhouse gases and climate forcing, everywhere in the world. For details, see www.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/<http://www.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/>

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) provides authoritative information about the past, present and future climate, as well as tools to enable climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies by policy makers and businesses.

For details, see www.climate.copernicus.eu/<http://www.climate.copernicus.eu/>

3.          Summary of the role

The position is to lead the technical and scientific implementation of the Sectoral Information System (SIS) function of Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

The SIS function is one of the main components of the C3S architecture and is designed to develop and deliver sector specific demonstrators built on the data and tools made available by Copernicus. Such demonstrators, which cover all the sectors mentioned in the Delegation Agreement with the European Commission, such as energy, water management, health, agriculture, etc., are required to be developed to the highest standard to act as a benchmark of quality for any downstream climate service developers.

Leading a small team of scientists, she or he will be responsible for ensuring that the SIS function delivers scientific and technical excellence that is aligned with the needs of the relevant sectors.

ECMWF is issuing competitive calls to procure most elements of the C3S operational service components including the SIS function and therefore a significant part of the role will involve the management of the relevant procurement contracts. Therefore, they will also work closely with the Procurement Team, who are responsible for the implementation of the tendering process.

4.          Main duties and key responsibilities

·        Leading the implementation of the Sectoral Information System

·        Supporting the development of a strategic vision on how the programme should evolve to ensure the needs of the users are addressed by the SIS function

·        Setting the overall architecture of the SIS functional blocks including technical specification and scope of work to be procured externally

·        Leading on the scientific and technical negotiations of new SIS contracts

·        Overseeing the technical implementation of the SIS contracts and ensure that -whenever possible and practical state-of-the-art approaches are adopted in such contracts

·        Ensuring best scientific practice is followed in all SIS activities

·        Reviewing and approving deliverables and quarterly reports for the SIS contracts

·        Ensuring alignment between the SIS contracts and the overall aims of the C3S programme

·        Line managing members of the SIS team.

·        Contributing to the planning and reporting cycle of ECMWF for the European Commission by providing input to documentation, including any key performance indicators based on contributions from external suppliers

·        Supporting the Copernicus management team with interactions with the European Commission and its agencies on relevant activities

5.     Personal attributes

·        Understanding of and an interest in the scientific and international culture in which ECMWF works and willingness to adapt to its specificities

·        Excellent attention to detail, procedures and rules

·        Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, as well as work as part of this team

·        Ability to handle multiple tasks and to manage priorities autonomously and to take initiative

·        Service-oriented attitude and flexible with a strong can-do attitude to handle the diverse requirements of this role

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Strong sense of accountability

·        Genuine interest in the Copernicus environmental services

6.          Qualifications and experience required

Education

A university degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience

Demonstrated experience in the development and provision of climate related services in relevant sectors (e.g. energy, water-management, agriculture).

Good experience in the management of a large portfolio of complex contracts.

Scientific expertise related to Copernicus and C3S core activities, would be desirable.

Experience working with intergovernmental organisations or the European Commission and its Agencies would be advantageous.

Experience in line-managing staff, as well as inspiring a team and colleagues across the organisation would be advantageous.

Knowledge and skills (including language)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Solid scientific experience in a relevant field.

Some experience in software programming preferably in Python.

Knowledge of public procurements of contracts of a scientific and technical nature is desirable.

Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and interviews will be conducted in English.

A good knowledge of one of the Centre’s other working languages (French or German) would be an advantage.

7.          Other information
Grade remuneration

The successful candidate will be recruited at the A3 grade, according to the scales of the Co‑ordinated Organisations and the annual basic salary will be £73,083.12 net of tax. This position is assigned to the employment category STF-PS as defined in the Staff Regulations.

Full details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs, including the Centre’s Staff Regulations regarding the terms and conditions of employment.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Length of contract: To 30 September 2021, with the possibility of extension subject to continuation of funding by the Copernicus programme.

Location: Initially the role will be based in the Reading area, in Berkshire, United Kingdom. However, relocation to another country within the European Union may be required during the period of the contract.

8.          How to apply

Please apply by completing the online application form available at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.

To contact the ECMWF Recruitment Team, please email jobs at ecmwf.int

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At ECMWF, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture. We value the benefits derived from a diverse workforce and are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of the countries that are part of our community, in an environment that nurtures equality and inclusion.

Applications are invited from nationals from ECMWF Member States and Co‑operating States, listed below, and all EU Member States.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Applications from nationals from other countries may be considered in exceptional cases.

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Julie Palmer
Recruitment and Talent Management Officer
ECMWF | HR Section
e: julie.palmer at ecmwf.int<mailto:julie.palmer at ecmwf.int> t: +44 1189 49 9161

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