Consultancy: State of Global Water Resources Report
Organizational Context
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation in meteorology and operational hydrology. The State of Global Water Resources report (SoWR) is an annual publication providing an overview of global hydrological conditions.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the preparation of the State of Global Water Resources report for 2026 by compiling, analyzing, and visualizing hydrological data, and drafting core chapters of the report.
Responsibilities
Compile various hydrological variables for catchments globally from WMO Members, data platforms, and global hydrological models. Perform data analysis and develop graphical representations using R, Python, and GIS tools. Draft the first version of the State of Global Water Resources 2026 report, including core chapters, and revise it based on feedback. Document the workflow and algorithms used for data processing and analysis.
Work Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in data analysis, working with in-situ and modelled time series data for hydrological variables, uncertainty analysis, scientific publication preparation, and statistics. Prior experience with WMO's SoWR or similar reports is advantageous.
Skills
Proven extensive experience in Hydrological modelling, GIS, and advanced coding skills (R/Python).