Obsevation Officer at rwanda meteorology agency (METEO) Level:7.II Posts:3 Under Contract Posted on Jun 17, 2026 Deadline Jun 25, 2026

1.Monitor the state of the atmosphere on different time scales • Observe, Record and transmit meteorological data from weather observations stations according to Standard Operating Procedures; • Maintain hard and soft copies of weather observations data in recommended format and processes.

• Maintain meteorological stations and instruments in well-functioning state • Perform appropriate quality checks at the station and during transmission. • Make and transmit climatology report (weekly, monthly and annually) • Provide state of weather observations in real time to the forecasting office. • Enter weather observations into appropriate logbooks as recommended in QMS processes and procedures.

• Report any changes in station metadata to the supervisor • Carry out data entry in CLIMSOFT data management system at the station • Perform basic calibration of instruments at the base station. • Report of instrument malfunctioning immediately to the Observation supervisor at Headquarters for remedial actions without delay 2.

Represent appropriately interests of Rwanda Meteorological Agency in the area of operations • Receive and document visiting persons or institutions at the station of designation. • Maintain engagement with stakeholders for regular updates of weather events • Maintain good relationships with users and cooperate observers based in the area, and report requirements for new or changed services to the immediate supervisor; 3.Ensure good quality data is obtained from the station • Perform quality checks on all observed data. • Ensure that instruments are performing correctly.

• Fill electronic forms or logs on daily basis and transmit them at the headquarters for processing and final archiving. • Ensure proper maintenance of manual and automatic weather stations. • Regularly consult WMO manuals and technical documents on how to carry out monitoring of weather and climate observations. • Without delay report any irregularity technical or otherwise in writing to the observation supervisor at the site station with a copy to the headquarters.

note that for candidate with a Degree or Diploma in any other field must have a professional/technical certification in the field of meteorology from a recognized WMO center/Institution or two (2) years of relevant working experience in Meteorological observations is eligible