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This consultancy aims to support the Expert Team on Drought (ET-DRG) in collaboration with the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) to develop a knowledge product on flash drought. In response to these emerging needs, this consultancy, to be undertaken in close collaboration with the Expert Team on Drought (ET-Drought) under the Standing Committee on Services for Agriculture (SC-AGR), will review the current state of science on flash droughts and develop guidance for monitoring, forecasting, early warning, management, and policy applications as well as document relevant case studies and good practices.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Country: Global
Duty station: Not specified
Contract type: International Consultancy (IC/SSA)
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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Background
There is increasing discourse on the importance of flash drought as a rapid-onset hazard, in contrast to “conventional” drought, which is generally regarded as a slow-onset hazard. This has resulted in growing demand for improved scientific understanding and operational guidance on the characteristics, drivers, impacts, monitoring, forecasting, and management implications of flash droughts. Unlike conventional droughts that typically evolve over months or years, flash droughts can emerge and intensify within a matter of weeks or even days, creating significant challenges for early warning systems, preparedness, response, and policy frameworks that have traditionally been designed around slower-onset drought processes.
In response to these emerging needs, this consultancy, to be undertaken in close collaboration with the WMO Expert Team on Drought (ET-Drought) under the Standing Committee on Services for Agriculture (SC-AGR), will review the current state of science on flash droughts and develop guidance for monitoring, forecasting, early warning, management, and policy applications as well as document relevant case studies and good practices. The consultancy will support the integration of flash drought considerations into existing drought management frameworks in relation to the three pillars of the Integrated Drought Management (IDM), while contributing to enhanced preparedness and early action in the framework of the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and knowledge generation under the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP).
Duties and Responsibilities
MAINS DELIVERABLES:
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Meteorology, Applied Meteorology, Climatology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in drought management or related environmental fields, with proven knowledge and experience on flash droughts, rapid-onset extremes or climate extremes. Experience in drought monitoring, forecasting, and early warning systems. Proven track record in developing technical reports, guidance documents, or knowledge products for operational agencies, policymakers, or international organizations.
Other Requirements: Strong understanding of policy implications of drought management and adaptation strategies for dynamic frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Salary and Allowances: Payband C
Duration 30 days over a period of 5 months
Focal point name and email for additional information: Robert Reinhardt : rreinhardt@wmo.int
Applications: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.
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