Outlooks/ MonitorsCaribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network (CDPMN) Creating a culture of rainfall monitoring to combat the negative impacts of climate extremes and future climate change. Precipitation OutlookRainfall in March-April-May in the Caribbean is likely to be above- to normal from the US Caribbean Territories westward as well as in Trinidad and Tobago. Note that rainfall is hardly predictable at present in other areas. Numerical Weather PredictionsNumerical weather prediction tools are being used increasingly to support weather forecasts over multiple days. CIMH is providing outputs from its regional implementations of MM5V3 and WRF to National Meteorological Services in the Caribbean to support their extended forecasts. In addition, CIMH is providing territorial WRF and hydrological model outputs. Regional Outputs: WRF | MM5
Please note that the MM5 Models will be unavailable until further notice. Monthly Weather SummaryPart A Part B Summaries are added periodically as prepared by the staff of the Regional Climate Centre (in Demonstration Phase). Corporate AddressCaribbean Institute for Meteorology and HydrologyP.O. Box 130 Bridgetown BARBADOS Tel: 246-425-1362/3/5, 246-538-0032 and 246-538-1360/1 Fax: 246-424-4733 Business Hours:Monday - Friday: 8a.m - 4p.m |
Mission StatementTo assist in improving and developing the Meteorological and Hydrological Services as well as providing the awareness of the benefits of Meteorology and Hydrology for the economic well-being of the CIMH member states. This is achieved through training, research, investigations, and the provision of related specialised services and advice.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTJune 4th 2025
STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR A RESILIENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT (RCCAME) PROJECT MARINE FORECASTER CONSULTANCY The CIMH, the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure the services of a Marine Forecaster. The objective of the consultancy is to enhance marine products produced by the CIMH and strengthen the delivery of marine related training and research across the region and in particular the member states of the CIMH and borrowing member countries of the Caribbean Development Bank. The contract will be for a total of 42.5 man-days over a duration not exceeding eight (8) months. The CIMH now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services.Click Here for more details.... Deadline extended to July 30th, 2025 at 4:30 pm Short Term ConsultancyJune 18th 2025 The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme has committed funds to undertake the Short-term consultancy on ClimSA Monitoring and Evaluation Activities. We invite electronic bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the provision of a Consultancy for Gridded Data Objective and Scope for the Caribbean. Deadline: 4th July 2025 at 3:00PM Download DocumentsShort Term ConsultancyJune 18th 2025 The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme has committed funds for a Consultancy for Strengthening Agricultural Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) in the Caribbean Region through the Establishment of Drought Annexes to already existing ADRM Plans for which this tender notice is issued. We invite electronic bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Strengthening Agricultural Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) in the Caribbean Region through the Establishment of Drought Annexes to already existing ADRM Plans Deadline: 10th July 2025 at 3:00PM Download DocumentsJob OpportunityApril 17th 2025
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service is seeking to fill this vacancy for a qualified Meteorological Forecaster.
Job OpportunityApril 4th 2025
The CIMH, the Executing Agency of the RCCAME Project, now wishes to procure the services of a Communication Intern to support the publication and dissemination of an abridged version of the Caribbean Research for Action Agenda (CRAA) on Climate Change and Health to policy and decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders.
The objective of the consultancy is to support the dissemination of the CRAA and to promote its use by national authorities and regional institutions, lecturers and researchers, funding agencies and partners, civil society organizations, and professionals interested in climate and health action.
The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of six (6) consecutive months.
Please access the full Request for Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference
Deadline until April 24th, 2025 at 4:30 pm Short Term ConsultancyMarch 28th 2025 Short-Term Consultancy on Gridded Data Sets Products for the ClimSA Caribbean Programme - CLIMSA-RFP11-3.4.2. Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 15:00 Download DocumentsRequest for QuotationMarch 21th 2025 The CIMH, the Implementing Agency for the RCCAME Project, wishes to engage suitably qualified and experienced graphic design professionals to provide services for the design, development, and production of communication assets to enhance visibility on the project including its purpose, benefits, and expected outcomes. Interested parties must submit a quotation, expressed in English, which includes a description of the assigned tasks, implementation schedule, curriculum vitae of key personnel and a portfolio of previous relevant work inclusive of three (3) professional references. The currency for the quotation shall be stated in USD. A pdf version of the quotation must be submitted in English on or before April 4, 2025, 4:00 pm (Barbados time) via email to procurement@cimh.edu.bb. Deadline: 4th April 2025 at 16:00 PM AST. Click Here for more details.... Short Term ConsultancyMarch 20th 2025 Short-Term Consultancy on Monitoring and Evaluation Activities for the ClimSA Caribbean Programme - CLIMSA-RFP10-PMU2. Deadline: April 11, 2025 at 15:00 Download DocumentsJob OpportunityFebruary 17th 2025
The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) is seeking a Climatologist to join its staff to support the programme of the Regional Climate Centre (RCC). The successful candidate will work within the Applied Meteorology and Climatology Section at CIMH, located in Husbands, St. James, Barbados.
Deadline extended until April 18th, 2025 GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICEJanuary 15th 2025
The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD1,542,100 towards the cost of “Strengthening Institutional Capacity for a Resilient Caribbean Coastal and Marine Environment (RCCAME) Project” and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under contracts procured under this project.
Short Term ConsultancyJuly 15th 2024 For Short-Term Consultancy to Assess the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Climate Services and Related Applications within the Agriculture and Food Security Sector of Guyana and Correlating Communication Activities for the Caribbean Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Programme Deadline: 2nd August 2024 Download DocumentsShort Term ConsultancyJuly 15th 2024 For Short-Term Consultancy to Assess the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Climate Services and Related Applications within the Agriculture and Food Security Sector of Jamaica and Correlating Communication Activities for the Caribbean Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Programme Deadline: 2nd August 2024 Download DocumentsShort Term ConsultancyJuly 15th 2024 For Short-Term Consultancy to Assess the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Climate Services and Related Applications within the Agriculture and Food Security Sector of Dominica and Correlating Communication Activities for the Caribbean Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Programme Deadline: 2nd August 2024 Download DocumentsRequest for ProposalApril 10th 2024 The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme has committed funds to undertake a consultancy for heat stress re livestock and poultry for which this tender notice is issued. We invite electronic bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Consultancy for Heat Stress re Livestock and Poultry for the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme. Deadline: 3rd May 2024 at 15:00 PM AST. Proposal ToR Proposal Submission Form SLA Reference FormRequest for ProposalFebruary 7th 2024 The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme has committed funds to undertake a consultancy on data management, enhancement and strengthening of customised climate database functionality for which this tender notice is issued. We invite electronic bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Consultancy on Data management, enhancement and strengthening of customised climate database functionality for the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Caribbean Programme Deadline: 29th February 2024 at 15:00 PM AST. Proposal ToR Proposal Submission Form. SLA Reference FormRequest for ProposalDecember 18th 2023 The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), the implementing agency of the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme in the Caribbean, is seeking the services of a Video Production Consultant. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to the proposed technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, and existing commitments. Submissions must include financial/cost proposals and all information must be submitted in English. Deadline: 29th December 2023 at 16:00 PM AST. Proposal ToR Proposal Submission Form SLA Reference FormRequest for ProposalMay 25th 2023 The CIMH, the implementing agency of the SDCR Project, now wishes to procure website development services for the development of web-landing page(s) for The Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programme (CYLIP). Submissions must include technical and financial/cost proposals. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to the proposed methodology /approach, technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, and existing commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Deadline:June 5th, 2023 at 16:00 PM AST. Read more...Request for ProposalApril 8th, 2023 The CIMH, the implementing agency of the SDCR Project, now wishes to procure multimedia services for the production of promotional videos for The Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programme (CYLIP). Submissions must include technical and financial/cost proposals. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to the proposed methodology /approach, technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, and existing commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Deadline:April 24th, 2023 at 16:00 PM AST. Read more...Vacancy OpportunityJanuary 25th, 2023 The CIMH through the Intra-ACP ClimSA Programme (Caribbean) invites suitable candidates to submit applications for the post of GIS Specialist relating to the ClimSA programme. Deadline:February 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM ECT. Read more...Vacancy OpportunitySeptember 16th, 2022 The CIMH through the Intra-ACP ClimSA Programme (Caribbean) invites suitable candidates to submit applications for the post of Social Scientist relating to the ClimSA programme. Deadline:October 7th, 2022 at 11:59 PM ECT. Read more...Call for ApplicationsSeptember 5th, 2022 The Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programme (CYLIP) has been conceptualized to foster such pathways for professional development and employment, in areas of science and technology, for recent graduates of tertiary institutions. Deadline:October 14th, 2022. Read more...Request for ProposalSeptember 5th, 2022 As the implementing agency responsible for the ClimSA Caribbean Programme, the CIMH wishes to procure an IT consultant to undertake activities relating to the CariCOF Outlook Generator (CAROGEN). Submissions are therefore invited for this consultancy and should include technical and financial proposals. The deadline date for submissions is September 30th 2022. All submissions should be submitted to procurement@cimh.edu.bb no later than 30 September 2022 and emails should be titled “IT Consultant re CAROGEN”. Deadline:September 30th, 2022. Read more...Vacancy OpportunityAugust 12th, 2022 The CIMH through the Intra-ACP ClimSA Programme (Caribbean) invites suitable candidates to submit applications for the post of Climatologist relating to the ClimSA programme. Deadline: 16th September, 2022 at 11:56 PM AST. Read more...Request for ProposalJuly 8th, 2022 The CIMH, the implementing agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services for the evaluation of the SDCR Project. Submissions must include technical and financial proposals. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to the proposed methodology /approach, technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, and existing commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Deadline: 31th July, 2022 at 16:00 PM AST. Read more...AnnouncementJanuary 18th, 2022 The CIMH is please to announce the creation of a CIMH alumni association for past staff and student members. Read more... Terms of Reference Alumni Application Form ResourcesCaribbean Centre for Climate and Environmental Simulations (CCCES)The mission of the Caribbean Centre for Climate and Environmental Simulations (CCCES) is to provide climate and environmental researchers in CARICOM Member States with state-of-the-art computational resources to (i) develop solutions to challenging climate and environmental problems in the region to inform decison-making; (ii) further climate and environmental research in the region; and (iii) support risk-based early warning systems across the region. Caribbean AgroMeteorological Initiative (CAMI)The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) in partnership with the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of ten Caribbean member States have received a grant from the European Union through the African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) Science and Technology (S&T) Programme for the Caribbean Agrometeorological Initiative (CAMI). WMO-CGMS VIRTUAL LABORATORYA key component of the Strategy for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology adopted by the WMO Executive Council, is the WMO-CGMS Virtual Laboratory for Training and Education in Satellite Meteorology (VLab) with the network of regional Centres of Excellence for satellite training. |
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