CONSULTANCY: Strategic plan for Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) 2026-31  (SSA-2026-TCU-DPPD-9)

Background

The Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) has initiated the development of its strategic plan 2026-30, following the guidance within the WMO Integrated Strategic Planning Handbook and taking into account new developments in NSP evolution, as well as the latest WMO strategic direction. Additionally, work is ongoing in Mauritius in relation to a formulation of a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) Action Plan and the Early Warning for All (EW4All) Roadmap and Action Plan. These three documents should be aligned and structured consistently to ensure a single, cohesive approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of the consultancy is to finalise the Strategic Plan (NSP) of the Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS), in close coordination and under the supervision of WMO and MMS.

This consultancy is seeking to undertake the required strategic planning engagement, analysis and drafting activities needed to finalize the MMS NSP by 15 July 2026 ensuring that other actions related to the ongoing country initiatives and Government Programme as noted above are suitably reflected and actioned within the MMS NSP accordingly.

Tasks include:

• Lead, with the Acting Director and designated staff from MMS, and the next stages of analysis and development of the MMS NSP in keeping with the WMO Integrated Strategic Planning Handbook new developments in NSP evolution, as well as the latest WMO strategic direction.
• Draft and finalize the MMS NSP.
• Support the validation of the MMS NSP.

Main Deliverables

• By end March 2026: Inception report with detailed methodology and plan for the Engagement and Finalization of the MMS NSP.
• End May 2026: Midterm report and completed draft of the MMS NSP.
• By 15 July 2026: Completion report with final draft of MMS NSP, including an operational plan for implementation and M&E.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Degree in meteorology, business administration or a field relevant to supporting the development of Strategic Plans.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the development of strategic planning activities.
• Understanding the implications from island perspectives.
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of MMS.
• A good knowledge of the Mauritius government processes and priorities in various climate-sensitive sectors (public and private).
• Ability to align with the WMO Guidance material like the integrated strategic planning handbook as well as the latest guidance in strategic planning.

Availability during the proposed period:

The consultant will need to demonstrate availability for onsite meetings with MMS staff and stakeholders, and with international experts.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written).

(Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Additional Information

The consultancy duration is: 20 days over 4 months/ Expected start date: 1st April 2026

Level of pay band: C/D : 390-750 USD per day depending upon experience, knowledge and skills.

Focal point email for additional information: sbernardine@wom.int

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