Global BCM Strategy & Roadmap for NMHS

UN News; United States; Remote; USD 6,900 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) seeks a consultant to develop a global BCM implementation strategy for its Members. The assignment focuses on strategy, planning and phased implementation to embed BCM across NMHSs, with emphasis on Early Warnings and resource considerations.

The consultant will work under supervision, collaborating with technical bodies, regional associations and partners, delivering an inception plan, a draft strategy and a final package within a four‑month window.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in BCM or related field; alternative first-level degree with additional qualifying experience accepted.
• Demonstrated BCM or resilience experience with public-sector planning, budgets and management accountability.

Responsibilities

• Review WMO guidance and survey material; assess BCM implementation barriers and enabling factors.
• Prepare inception approach, annotated strategy outline and work schedule within 25-working-day allocation.
• Develop the strategy's vision, objectives, outcomes and implementation priorities; align with Early Warnings for All and WMO planning frameworks.
• Propose a progressive implementation pathway with minimum BCM capabilities and context-appropriate entry points.
• Define global/regional/national responsibilities; recommend online training and regional centers for support.
• Identify regional mutual assistance and backup cooperation; address dependencies and legal considerations.
• Prepare an adaptable package integrating BCM into NMHS strategic/operational plans with indicators and budget guidance.
• Explain prioritization of services and recovery objectives via business impact analysis; cover dependencies.
• Develop phased roadmap, financing approach, risk register and monitoring framework with milestones and costs.
• Consult 6–8 NMHSs and participate in up to two virtual review sessions; consolidate feedback.
• Inception meeting and fortnightly progress calls; coordinate inputs with the Secretariat.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Coordination

Organizational skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Confidential handling

Quality focus

Education

Advanced degree in BCM / risk management / disaster risk reduction / public administration / organizational management / meteorology / hydrology / engineering

First-level degree with two extra years of experience acceptable in lieu of advanced degree

Job description

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) seeks a consultant to develop a global BCM implementation strategy for its Members. The assignment focuses on strategy, planning and phased implementation to embed BCM across NMHSs, with emphasis on Early Warnings and resource considerations.

The consultant will work under supervision, collaborating with technical bodies, regional associations and partners, delivering an inception plan, a draft strategy and a final package within a four‑month window.