Observation supervisor at METEO

1. Ensure appropriate design of weather observation stations network types, maintenance of stations, data records and constant monitoring of performance of the network of stations • Conduct, review and design weather observation stations network. • Follow close with Unit in charge of Meteorological Instrument • Carry out regular inspections of stations performance • Supervise the performance of observation officers and volunteer workers. • Provide instruction and guidance how data is corrected, processed and managed. • Determine meteorological variables to be observed. • Establish standards to be followed during weather data correction, management and transmission. • Supervise correction, recording and transmission of observations data according to Standard Operating Procedures; 2.Supervision of Observations Officers • Carry out routine supervision observation officers conduct of work quality according to the rules and procedures • Ensure good working relationship between observation officers under his supervision. • Maintain regular supervisor of volunteer observer stations in zone of his/her management. • Ensure timely transmission of observation records for field stations to headquarter. • Constantly ensure that the data is quality controlled before transmission to the headquarter • Ensure both electronic copies and hard copies have duplicate copies and copy safely kept at the stations for future reference. • He/She Represent Meteo Rwanda’s interest and image in his/her area of control in relation to weather and climate monitoring. • Conduct coaching, mentorship and leadership. • Update metadata report and any changes in station metadata in line with guidance manual. • Execute budget as guided by the division. • Ensure professionalism management of personnel under his supervision. • Document, Monitor and assess climate characteristics that affect our area and region • Prepare and publish climate summaries for different time scales (Seasonal, Annual and inter annual) • Must implement Quality management system conforming to ISO standards 19001 • Report on the quality and performance of overall data acquisition, distribution and transmission system and need for upgrades. • Provide for participation in WMO Commission for Instrument and Method of Observation • Conduct staff personal appraisal • Provide for staff technical training Note that candidates with Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines must have a professional/ technical certificate in the field of meteorology from a recognized WMO Center/Institution with two (2) years of relevant working experience in meteorological observations.