CONSULTANCY: Medewsa EU communication
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 November 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
6 months
Organizational Unit
Atmospheric Environment Research division
Science and Innovation Department
WMO 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 the Head of the Atmospheric Environment Research (AER) Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. To liaise with partners in MedEWSa involved in dissemination and communication activities and to participate to all relevant meetings of MedEWSa connected to dissemination and communication activities;
2. To establish, coordinate and implement the communication and dissemination strategy of MedEWSa;
3. To support additional communication activities in GAW, as necessary;
4. Perform other related duties, as may be assigned.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
1. Regular coordination of the MedEWSa work package related to communications and dissemination (WP7), and development of a clear strategy for its activities until the end of the project.
2. Representation and coordination of WP7 at the MedEWSa General Assembly in November 2024.
3. Draft of the 2nd version of the MedEWSa Dissemination and Communication Plan.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Master’s degree or equivalent in communication, environmental studies or a closely related field. |
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| Experience A minimum of one year of responsible experience in communication activities related to WMO Early Warning for All and/or to thew activities in the GAW programme. |
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| Other requirements – Knowledge of weather, water, climate-related activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is highly desirable and would be an advantage. – Strong sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement, and initiative. – Experience in writing and revising technical documents and reports. – Good analytical and communication skills. – Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. – Experience in organizing workshops, expert meetings and training events. – Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) |
Additional Information:
Proposed fee: The monthly pay-band is B with CHF 7000.-
Focal point email for additional information: Dr Paolo Laj ([email protected])
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public. Do
not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted
candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.Date of issue of vacancy notice:
