Meteorologist - Impact Based Forecasting

Role & responsibilities

Core Technical Functions

• Downscale and customize meteorological and climate forecasts to specific geographic locations of interest.
• Analyze and interpret high-resolution weather and climate forecast products in probabilistic terms (e.g., IMD, INCOIS, NCMRWF, ECMWF, WRF,etc), with a focus on high-impact extreme events such as cyclones, storm surges, tsunamis, floods (urban & riverine), extreme rainfall, lightning and heatwaves.
• Integrate forecast uncertainty, risk, and consequence factors to transform meteorological data into actionable hazard forecasts.
• Collaborate with AI/ML experts, GIS analysts, and disaster risk professionals for model integration, automation, and performance enhancement.
• Co-design and validate disaster risk models in collaboration with the RIMES IT team to improve model accuracy and operational reliability.
• Co-design and implement sector-specific early warning protocols for national and state disaster management authorities.
• Support the development of decision-support tools and interactive dashboards for communicating forecast-based risk insights to emergency planners and end-users.
• Deliver capacity-building workshops and training programs to strengthen the technical skills of national meteorological and disaster risk management institutions on IBF methodologies.
• Contribute to the preparation of localized impact outlooks and early warning bulletins and develop the sector-specific hazard risk maps and forecast-based early warning templates.
• Contribute to the generation of impact forecast bulletins and the development of technical documentation, including SOPs and IBF guidance notes for disaster management stakeholders.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement and Documentation

• Facilitate training programs for internal teams and external stakeholders, covering RIMES policies, operational procedures, and the use of forecasting tools and systems.
• Lead training and implementation of IBF models for IT and disaster management teams.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, progress updates, and outreach materials for stakeholders, including senior officials and executives
• Maintain detailed project documentation including strategies, workflows, milestones, outcomes, and impact assessments.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project-based services and ensure continuity of critical operations, including data management, forecasting workflows, system maintenance, and other essential functions. These SOPs will serve as reference documents to standardize practices, minimize disruptions, and ensure accountability across all activities.
• Compile capacity-building workshop content, training materials, and post-event reports.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs to support system implementation and development of decision-support systems (DSS) for early warning and risk reduction.
• Support operational readiness for client early warning systems, including participation in 24/7 support rotations, with backup from RIMES Headquarters.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or HR manager, based on organizational needs and recommendations from RIMES technical teams.
• Perform any other tasks relevant to the role as may be required from time to time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters or higher degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanic Science, Environmental Science, or similar disciplines.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

  in meteorology, hydrology, disaster risk modeling, or related fields. Demonstrated expertise in numerical weather prediction (NWP) models, ensemble forecasting, and now casting techniques.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience

  in operational forecasting, with preference for work involving multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS).

• Proven track record

  in analyzing meteorological and hydrological patterns, designing impact-based forecasting systems, and integrating multi-disciplinary datasets to support decision-making.

• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects

  and facilitating training or capacity-building programs, particularly in collaboration with government agencies, research institutions, and community-based organizations.

Contract Duration

The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra-india@rimes.int by midnight of 1 October 2025, Bangkok time.

Meteorologist- Impact-Based Forecasting: Your Name

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head of Operations and Programs

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.