Chargé de mission technique en météorologie

About the role

The Technical Mission Officer will support the General Directorate of the National Office of Meteorology (ONM) in strategic and operational management of technical projects. This senior position requires an experienced meteorologist to coordinate major initiatives, provide cutting‑edge technical expertise, and represent ONM at national and international forums.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior management on major technical directions and priorities.
• Coordinate or supervise projects aimed at modernising meteorological services and infrastructure.
• Analyse performance of existing weather observation and forecasting systems.
• Represent ONM in technical meetings, workshops, and international bodies.
• Contribute to the drafting of strategic documents and technical needs assessments.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in meteorology (or higher) with at least 15 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles such as project manager, technical director, or program coordinator within the meteorological field.
• Strong analytical mindset, autonomy, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in relevant languages (as required by ONM).

Required skills

• Weather forecasting
• Meteorological observation systems
• Climatology
• WMO (World Meteorological Organization) standards
• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards