National early warning and Data Officer (Djibouti)

IGAD CLIMATE PREDICTION AND APPLICATIONS CENTRERequest for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
Country:                                  Kenya
Name of project:                    Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems (TIAEWS)
Assignment Title:                     National early warning and Data Officer (Djibouti)
Contract Reference No.:      KE-ICPAC-007-CS-INDV

1. IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre has received financing from CIDCA towards the cost of Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems (TIAEWS) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The consulting services (“Services”) include Supporting to bring in a National Early Warning and Data Officer (Djibouti). The assignment is expected to take a period of eleven (11) calendar months from the date of contract commencement.
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.icpac.net/tenders/ and https://igad.int.
4. IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) (the “Client”) through the of Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems (TIAEWS) Project now invites eligible Individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. (attach detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of documentary evidence of academic qualifications and professional qualifications) Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services.

1. The shortlisting criteria are:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, geographic information systems, geomatics, computer engineering, information technology, meteorology or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in the operation, administration or development of geospatial, meteorological or emergency information systems. Experience in an operational environment carrying defined service continuity obligations is an added advantage.

• Familiarity with the institutional arrangements for disaster risk management and early warning in Djibouti is an added advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in SQL and in the administration and querying of spatial databases, in particular PostgreSQL with PostGIS, including schema comprehension, spatial indexing and query performance.
• Working knowledge of OGC service standards, including WMS, WFS, WCS and OGC API, and the ability to diagnose faults in service publication and consumption.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Common Alerting Protocol, covering message structure, validation, geographic targeting and the operational discipline of alert lifecycle management.
• Competence with geospatial software used in operational settings, including QGIS, GeoServer and GDAL.
• Ability to read and modify scripts in Python for routine data handling, automated checks and reporting.
• Familiarity with server and container environments sufficient to inspect service status, retrieve logs and restart defined services under documented procedures.
• Understanding of meteorological and hydrological data formats and products, including gridded forecast data and satellite-derived hazard products.
• A structured approach to fault diagnosis, incident recording and escalation.
• Ability to communicate warning information clearly to institutional users and decision-makers.
• Proficiency in French is required. Working proficiency in English is required for engagement with ICPAC and regional systems. Knowledge of Arabic and Somali is an added advantage for public-facing warning communication.

1. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the IGAD Procurement Manual Revised on 20th May 2021.
2. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
3. Eligibility: This opportunity is limited to Djiboutian nationals only. Applications from non-Djiboutian nationals will not be considered.
4. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 0900 to 1400 hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
5. Expressions of interest must be sent to the email address below by 30 October 2026 by End of Day (EAT). Send by email to: [email protected]. No other submission method is allowed. Quote the Assignment title and Contract No. in the subject row.