CONSULTANCY: Agrometeorologist – Adaptation of Online Course for Francophone Learners - SSA-2026-TCU-DPPD-22

Description

Background

This project aims to support the adaptation of an agrometeorological online training course originally developed in English. To ensure accessibility and effective uptake by Francophone audiences, the course content must be adapted into French for local contexts. Given the specialized nature of agrometeorology, climate services, and early warning, the adaptation requires both strong language skills and domain expertise to ensure accuracy, clarity, and contextual relevance. 

The objective of this consultancy is to provide high-quality technical adaptation to local contexts of an online agrometeorology course from English into French, ensuring that the scientific content and terminology intent are accurately conveyed for Francophone learners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of TCU, the consultant will perform the following: 

• Adapt all online course materials (video scripts, slides, readings, quizzes) from English to French for local contexts, ensuring accurate agrometeorological terminology. 

• Adapt content linguistically and culturally for Francophone learners while preserving technical meaning. 

• Deliver final quality-checked adapted content ready for upload to the online learning platform.

Deliverables at the end of the contract 

The consultant will provide the following deliverables: 

• Deliverable 1 – Inception deliverable: A detailed workplan outlining the adaptation approach and methodology. 

• Deliverable 2 – First adapted course: A complete first French version of the entire course, adapted to local contexts, with all materials technically accurate, scientifically sound, clear, and learner-friendly, with consistent terminology across all modules, delivered for integration by the instructional designer. 

• Deliverable 3 – Reviewed course: A final review and validation of the integrated course produced by the instructional designer, confirming linguistic accuracy, terminology consistency, and scientific soundness, with any necessary corrections incorporated and the course ready for upload to the online learning platform.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in Agrometeorology, Meteorology, Climate Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience

At least 3–5 years of professional experience in agrometeorology, climate services, agricultural extension, or climate risk management. Demonstrated experience in technical adaptation to local contexts (English-French) or multilingual content adaptation of scientific or training materials.

Other Requirements

Proven knowledge of agrometeorology, climate services, early warning systems, and/or climate information for agriculture. Familiarity with terminology standards used by WMO, FAO, CGIAR, and development partners.

Languages

Native or near-native proficiency in French and excellent command of English (written and spoken). (Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Salary and Allowances

PAYBAND: C/D

Additional Information:

DURATION: 10 days over a period of 5 months.

Focal point name and email for additional information: [email protected]

Probation

Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Applications:

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.

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