METEOROLOGIST x15 – Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry

The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry which has a mandate of developing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of policies and programmes for Environment, Tourism, Climate and Meteorology that promote sustainable economic development requires the services of the following

Reports to: Deputy Director Public Weather Forecasting/ Deputy Director Aviation

DUTIES

Analyse and diagnose the weather situation as required in forecasts and warning preparation
Originate, update, and issue warnings, observations, and forecasts in accordance with National, WMO, and ICAO standards
Ensure that all observations and forecasts/ warnings are disseminated through authorized communication means and channels to designated users
Monitor weather parameters and evolving significant weather phenomena and validate current forecasts and warnings based on these parameters
Forecasts hazardous weather phenomena and disseminate promptly to relevant stakeholders
Verify and validate meteorological data, products, forecasts and warnings (timeliness, completeness, and accuracy)
Monitor the functioning of operational systems and take remedial actions when necessary
Attend to all inquiries relating to weather conditions
Television weather presentation
Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior from time to time

REQUIREMENTS(in order of preference)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology and Climate Sciences or
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Physics/mathematics/statistics/computer science
Masters in Meteorology/ Agro-meteorology or any related field will be an added advantage