Associate GEOGLAM Project Officer
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term – 1 year
Organizational Unit
Group on Earth Observations Secretariat
The GEO Secretariat is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of GEOGLAM Project Coordinator, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Assist the GEO Global Agricultural Monitoring (GEOGLAM) Project Coordinator with developing coordination strategies and implementing targeted tasks around the food security agenda that respond to climate and sustainable development challenge;
(b) Engage GEOGLAM partners, understand the landscape of contributing GEOGLAM projects, programs, and identify opportunities for increased collaboration within the community;
(c) Support the transfer of Earth Observation research to operational solutions that underpin policy and program development and implementation;
(d) Support the drafting of GEOGLAM/GEO Supplemental Guidance for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) on the use of Earth observations to develop NAPs, identify adaptation options, and implement adaptation solutions;
(e) Working with the GEO Secretariat, support the development of knowledge packages for the GEO Knowledge Hub;
(f) Assist with engagement of relevant partners in the international climate policy climate finance domain, including UNFCCC, the Green Climate Fund, UNFSS One Map and Digital Coalition, Terra Carta X-Change, and others as they evolve;
(g) Write, edit, and produce documents and presentations for technical and policy briefs;
(h) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Master’s degree or equivalent in Science, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Development Cooperation, International Economics, or related fields. Additional qualifications in relevant science subjects such as Earth Sciences, Geography, etc. are a bonus. |
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| Experience A minimum of two years of combined national and international experience in food security and/or climate research, in particular, experience working with less developed countries to adopt open science to support improved agri-environmental decision making preferred. |
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| Other requirements Knowledge of Earth observations and remote sensing technologies related to agriculture, specifically with geomatics with a focus on Earth observation based agricultural monitoring preferred. Knowledge of international organizations involved in food security and/or climate adaptation, as well as related knowledge of international climate negotiations under the UNFCCC and international climate finance in the public and/or private sector. Knowledge of national and international research institutions and space agencies, in particular experience planning and promoting international events with senior level representatives. Understanding of procedures of international organizations and/or coordination of international scientific/technical reports. Demonstrated ability to write technical and policy reports, briefs, documents and correspondence in English. Proven ability to organize and execute multi-stakeholder events with senior representatives in international fora. Sense of integrity and responsibility. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster team spirit. |
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| Languages The working language of the GEO Secretariat is English. Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage. |
The GEO Secretariat Director may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.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.
| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES | |
| Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 50377 | |
| Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 41108 (in addition to the net base salary) | |
Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom the GEO Secretariat has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.Date of issue of vacancy notice: 21 April 2023
