World Meteorological Organization Job Summary

Job Title: Institutional Support Consultant
Location: Home Based
Closing Date: 07/06/2026, 23:59
Contract: 30 days over a period of 7 months (Payband C or D, $390 to $560 per day)

Job Summary

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking an experienced international consultant to support the institutional strengthening and legal framework development for the Madagascar General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).

The consultant will work closely with national stakeholders to establish DGM as the official authority for meteorology, hydrology, and climate, facilitating its recognition and granting greater operational autonomy.

About Madagascar’s Meteorological Directorate

Madagascar’s DGM, under the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology, is responsible for producing, managing, and delivering meteorological, climatological, and hydrological services across the country.

Its role is vital in safeguarding lives and property, supporting key socio-economic sectors such as agriculture, transportation, energy, water resources, and health, and strengthening national capacity in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.

Currently, the organization faces challenges in resource management, operational flexibility, and financial sustainability.

Transitioning to an autonomous agency recognized as the national authority will enhance its credibility, attract investments, and foster strategic partnerships for sustainable development.

Key Objectives

Formalize DGM’s recognition as the national authority for meteorology, hydrology, and climate
Integrate and update the National Climate Services Framework (CNSC) as part of this recognition

Develop legal and institutional documentation to enable greater operational autonomy
Support reforms aligned with national development priorities, sector strategies, and public sector reforms
Promote gender-sensitive policies within the institutional framework

Main Responsibilities

Develop mechanisms for implementing a decree establishing DGM as the national authority
Conduct consultations with ministries of transport, finance, public service, and other stakeholders to facilitate reforms
Propose a clear legislative and institutional framework defining roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms among key stakeholders

Assess existing legal frameworks for gender equality, identify gaps, and recommend gender-sensitive policies
Facilitate validation workshops on legal reforms, involving technical institutions and ministries
Support drafting of a bill on meteorology, climatology, and hydrology with input from stakeholders

Deliverables

Start-up report (June 2026 – 20%)
Progress report and draft legal documents (September 2026 – 40%)
Final legal documents, including draft decree and law, validation reports, and gender integration sections (December 2026 – 40%)

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree or higher in climatology, meteorology, hydrology, environmental sciences, institutional relations, law, development studies, or related fields
Minimum of 10 years’ experience with institutional strengthening, legal frameworks, and public institutions in Madagascar

Deep understanding of meteorological and hydrological services in the region
Experience in integrating environmental and social protection measures into legal frameworks is an advantage
Proven ability to collaborate with government bodies, development partners, and civil society

Skills and Language Requirements

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic planning and resource prioritization expertise
Excellent writing and synthesis skills in French; proficiency in English is an asset
Knowledge of other official languages of WMO is desirable