Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology; or Atmospheric Science from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma will be an added advantage. OR An Honours Bachelor’s Degree with a bias in Physics; or Mathematics; or Statistics; or Hydrology; or Computer Science; or or Agriculture plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Meteorology from a recognized University
Working Experience
At least three (3) years relevant working experience at the level of Meteorologist or equivalent level of experience in Government or a reputable organization

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Meteorologist for performing the following duties:-

– Preparing weather and climate forecasts and other relevant meteorological information for various stakeholders;
– Developing and reviewing technical procedures for preparation and issuance of all meteorological data, reports, information and services provided for aeronautical meteorological services;
– Supervising the preparation of quality climatology summaries, reports and tables;
– Providing meteorological products and services at a high level of professional competence;
– Receiving and archiving data from rainfall, climatology, agro meteorological, synoptic and all other atmospheric monitoring stations;

– Writing and testing computer programs for proper operations;
– Coordinating with other agencies in environmental, weather and climate awareness campaigns through the media, seminars and workshops;
– Keeping abreast and identifying suitable meteorological instruments, equipment, software for data processing and management;
– Processing, analyzing and generating quality statistical summaries, publication of relevant weather bulletins and preparation of suitable training materials;
– Inspecting synoptic and climatological stations and taking action on their requirements;
– Conducting and supervising research in meteorology and allied sciences;
– Supervising and appraising staff;
– Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.