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Climate Models International Project Office Programme Manager
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 an experienced Programme Manager to work in close coordination with the CMIPIPO Director. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Facilitating active liaison between the climate observations and modelling communities, with a focus on strengthening the connections, cooperation and coordination between models and observations, organising relevant meetings and conferences. Support the organisation of the activities of the CMIP panel and the WIP, being in regular contact with their respective chairs. Contribute to CMIP international meetings for instance the WCRP JSCmeetings, strategyimplementation workshops and task teams, events and to partnersponsoring organizations. Work closely with Working Group on Climate Modelling WGCM, WGCM Infrastructure Panel WIP, CMIPpanel, providing scientific, technical and administrative support. Assisting the cooperation between CMIP and other relevant international programmes and activities, including contacts and interaction with Climate Services. Supporting coordination, planning, development and implementation of the CMIP experimental design, data archiving and dissemination, and associated observational, reanalysis, forcings, scenarios and modelling efforts. Skills and Experience The following skills would be mandatory PhD in physics or Earth science, or any other appropriate scientific field, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Background in climate science. Expertise in working in an international environment. Demonstrated scientific and technical experience with CMIP. 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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