[ES_JOBS_NET] ECMWF Job for: , Technology Partnership Lead for Destination Earth, Grade A4, Ref.: VN21-23 - Closing Date: 10 May 2021

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Julie Palmer


Technology Partnership Lead for Destination Earth

1.    Position information



Vacancy No.: VN21-24

Department: Computing

Grade: A4

Section: (Destination Earth Management)

Job Ref. No.: STF-PL/21-24

Reports to: Director of Destination Earth, with a functional reporting line to the Director of Computing

Publication Date: 1 April 2021

Closing Date: 10 May 2021

Location: Bologna, Italy



2.    About ECMWF

ECMWF is the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. It is an intergovernmental organisation created in 1975 by a group of European nations and is today supported by 34 Member and Co-operating States, mostly in Europe. The Centre’s mission is to serve and support its Member and Co-operating States and the wider community by developing and providing world-leading global numerical weather prediction. ECMWF functions as a 24/7 research and operational centre with a focus on medium and long-range predictions and holds one of the largest meteorological archives in the world. The success of its activities relies primarily on the talent of its scientists, strong partnerships with its Member and Co-operating States and the international community, some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, and the use of innovative technologies such as machine learning across its operations.



Over the years, ECMWF has also developed a strong partnership with the European Union, and for the past seven years has been an entrusted entity for the implementation and operation of the Climate and the Atmosphere Monitoring Services of the EU Copernicus Programme, as well as a contributor to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service. The collaboration does not stop there and include other areas of work, including High Performance Computing and the development of digital tools. It is enabling ECMWF to now provide data and products covering weather, climate, air quality, fire and flood prediction and monitoring.



ECMWF has recently become a multi-site organisation, with its headquarters based since its creation in Reading, UK, its new data centre opening in 2021 in Bologna, Italy, and new offices, also opening in 2021 in Bonn, Germany.



For ECMWF’s Strategy, which sets the Centre’s direction of travel until 2030, please visit the following link: https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/what-we-do/strategy

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

3.    About DestinE
It is foreseen that ECMWF will be a major partner in the implementation of the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative starting later in 2021, together with ESA and EUMETSAT as partners. The objective of the European Commission DestinE initiative is to deploy several highly accurate thematic digital replicas of the Earth, called digital twins, to monitor and predict natural and human activities as well as their interactions, to develop and test scenarios that would enable more sustainable developments and support corresponding European policies for the Green Deal.

DestinE will be run in several phases, of which the first, the implementation phase, covers the period mid-2021 – end-2023. Future phases are foreseen (subject to funding) that will operationalise the digital twins, scale-up system production and add applications and new twin options.


DestinE covers several demanding digital technology aspects required to develop, implement and operate the two high-priority digital twins on weather induced and geophysical extremes and on climate change adaptation. These twins will rely on complex Earth-system simulation models, data assimilation methods for fusing simulations and observations through inverse modelling and the integration of observations and models from sectors such as water and food management, renewable energies and socio-economic risk and disaster management.



These science components require advanced digital technology solutions to maximize the efficient computing and data handling on extreme-scale infrastructures, and to adapt and operate these infrastructures across different heterogeneous architectures within a federated framework. This federated framework includes the Core Platform and Data Lake developed, deployed and operated by ESA and EUMETSAT respectively.

For more information on DestinE, see https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/destination-earth-destine
4.    Summary of the role

ECMWF is recruiting a Partnership Lead for the Technology activities of DestinE.

The Technology Partnership Lead for DestinE will develop, maintain and coordinate partnerships linked to the technological elements of the DestinE initiative. The delivery of DestinE will be coordinated with the other two main partners, ESA and EUMETSAT, and delivery is to the European Commission. They will be a member of the Destination Earth Management Team and will report to the Director of DestinE.

The DestinE stakeholder community will be very varied in terms of scientific expertise, access to and knowledge of digital technologies and originating from both public and private sectors covering science, technology, administration, services and policy makers at local, national and EU level. The scope of this role is to consolidate and increase the stakeholder base and ensure stakeholders are co-designing the DestinE digital twin solutions such that they can exploit novel digital technologies, e.g. the internet of things, smart sensors and networks, high-performance computing and big data, and machine learning. This can be achieved by formalised bi-/multilateral agreements, procurements, and promotion of DestinE requirements in existing and future funding programme, research and service infrastructures and commercial enterprises.

The successful candidate will ensure that the Technologies required for DestinE aligns with Europe’s and national digital strategies, ECMWF and Member States capabilities, and that operational centres and future services are enabled to exploit the DestinE technology. An important part of the role is to guarantee that the DestinE outcomes fulfil current and evolving needs and expectations, both in terms of products and quality of service. The candidate will establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and new stakeholders towards an effective science and service ecosystem in Europe.

This leadership role will operate across the organisation and contribute to the ECMWF strategy delivery coordinated by the Director-General. They will be part of ECMWF's Senior Management Team and will also be responsible for co-managing and/or delivering strategic, cross-cutting, inter-dependent tasks with associated programmes in collaboration with the Office of the Director-General.

This role will involve frequent travel within Europe.

5.    Main duties and key responsibilities

·    Responsible for the development of DestinE's objectives, scope and roadmap in collaboration with technology partners in Europe:

o   The main partners: ESA and EUMETSAT

o   European Commission DG stakeholders (CNECT, RTD, DEFIS etc.).

o   ECMWF Member States

o   Infrastructure programmes at national and European level (e.g. EuroHPC, Trans-Continuum-Initiative)

o   Science and technology organisations (e.g. HPC centres, academia, WMO)



·    Managing contractual technology partnership tasks supporting DestinE.

·    Setting up and developing partnership programme with DestinE Digital Twin community

·    Supporting the coordination of partnership activities across DestinE, ECMWF’s core and Copernicus activities in C3S, CAMS, CEMS

·    Leading the development of a training programme for the dissemination of DestinE output across related communities

6.    Personal Attributes

·    Excellent ability to analyse complex and diverse stakeholder needs and to develop appropriate strategic responses.

·    Ability to develop strong relationships and excellent influencing skills.

·    Ability to create and communicate a compelling vision.

·    Ability to cope with the demands of a constantly changing and time-constrained operational environment.

·    Positive attitude with a willingness to embrace change and new challenges.

·    Flexibility and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects efficiently and effectively.

·    Ability to work in a matrix-managed environment across multiple locations.

7.    Qualifications and experience required
Education

Advanced university degree (EQF Level 8) or equivalent professional experience.
Experience

Considerable experience of leading stakeholder support services.

Demonstrated experience of supporting emerging technologies, services and applications.

Strong experience of leading significant projects or activities that involve large numbers of diverse stakeholders.

Proven track record of developing processes and procedures to deliver high standards of efficiency through leading change and continuous improvement programmes in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience of managing in a matrix environment.


Understanding of European Commission programmes, international organisations, operational constraints and management of user-driven processes would be an advantage.
Knowledge and skills (including language)

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

A good knowledge of Italian would be highly desirable.

8.    Other information

The successful candidate will be recruited at the A4 grade, according to the scales of the Co‑ordinated Organisations and the annual salary will be EUR 93,735.12 net of tax. ECMWF also offers a generous benefits package. This position is assigned to the employment category STF-PL 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: The total contract duration (with the possibility of further extension) is expected to be four years. However, please note that the DestinE Contribution Agreement is likely to be divided in phases, the first of which will last for two and a half years. The Centre is therefore required to contract initially for the same period. Extensions to complete the four-year period (which could be subsequently extended even further) will be offered to the successful candidate as soon as funding beyond the initial phase is confirmed.

Location: The position will initially be based at ECMWF’s duty station in Bologna, Italy, with extended stays in Bonn, Germany.

Successful applicants and members of their family forming part of their households will be exempt from immigration restrictions.

9.    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, Norway, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.







Mrs Julie Palmer
Recruitment Officer
HR Section, Administration Department
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
Reading, UK | Bologna, Italy
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