Senior Meteorologist

Role & responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Design, lead, and monitor meteorological observation systems and forecasting operations.
• Analyze meteorological data and generate accurate weather forecasts using modern tools and models.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of early warning systems, especially for extreme weather events.
• Collaborate with hydrologists, climatologists, and disaster risk reduction specialists.
• Guide the integration of meteorological data into disaster risk management and climate adaptation strategies.

Project Oversight and Monitoring:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all India-based projects.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Prepare and present periodic project status reports to stakeholders.

Resource Management:

• Manage and allocate resources across multiple projects efficiently.
• Supervise and support project teams to ensure optimal productivity and performance.
• Identify capacity gaps and recommend appropriate hiring or upskilling measures.

Mission Planning and Approval:

• Coordinate and approve missions and field visits related to project implementation.
• Ensure all mission plans align with project objectives and timelines.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and external partners or agencies.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise with national and state-level agencies, partners, and donors for effective collaboration.
• Ensure that project implementation complies with donor requirements and national frameworks.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, MoUs, and government regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

• At least 810 years of progressive experience in meteorology, with significant experience in operational forecasting, climate modeling, or applied research
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and engage with multi-stakeholder groups.
• Proven expertise in numerical weather prediction models (e.g., WRF, ECMWF)
• Familiarity with the use of meteorological data in disaster risk reduction, agriculture, or water resource management
• Experience working with government agencies, humanitarian partners, or development organizations is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Certificate courses in atmospheric physics, dynamics, thermodynamics, climatology, satellite meteorology, and other relevant subjects
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, ArcGIS, GRADS).
• Strong knowledge of meteorological data systems (e.g., GTS, GIS, satellite-based monitoring

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.

Please state Senior Meteorologist: Name the Subject line of the email. 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.