Vacancy

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology

Technical Officer I (Meteorology)

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified nationals of CARICOM states for the post of Technical Officer I (Meteorology) at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Husbands, St. James, Barbados.  CIMH is a regional tertiary level training, research and development organization that is affiliated with the University of the West Indies.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will be required to:

·                 Conduct training primarily in the Mid-Level and Entry-Level Technician programmes in Meteorology taught by the Institute;

·                 Assist in the research and development activities of the Institute;

·                 Represent the interest of CIMH at regional and international meetings and workshops; and

·                 Support CIMH’s public outreach programme.

qualifications:

A B.Sc. degree in either Meteorology, Mathematics or Physics and at least 5 years experience in operational Meteorology.

Or

A WMO Senior Level Technician or Class II certification in Meteorology along with at least 7 years experience in operational Meteorology.

A working knowledge of either Climatology, Computer Science, Statistics or Hydrology would be an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to commence work on August 5^th, 2009.  The closing date for applications is 1^st July 2009.  Applications accompanied with curriculum vitae should be sent to:

The Principal

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology

Husbands

St. James BB 23006

Barbados

Tel: 246 425 1362/65

E-mail: dfarrell@cimh.edu.bb

Letters from three referees should be sent directly to the Principal and received on or before the closing date for applications.

An attractive remuneration package including a non-contributory medical plan will be offered. The position requires regional and international travel.