Internship
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 January 2024
or as soon as possible thereafterNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Internship
12 months
Organizational Unit
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 overall supervision of the Director, Science & Innovation Department at the World Meteorological Organization and direct supervision of the Scientific Officer, Science & Innovation Department as well as in close coordination with the Science & Innovation Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
– provide logistical, organizational and administrative support, including note taking, updating membership lists, drafting reports and presentations, organizing meetings, and other relevant tasks;
– support the coordination and production of the multi-agency United in Science report;
– support communications activities, including updating the community platform website, drafting contributions to the WMO MeteoWorld publication, planning United in Science communications activities, etc; and
– carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Bachelor of Science (BSc) in natural sciences. Master of Science (MSc) in natural or related sciences is preferred. Knowledge of meteorology, climate science, hydrology, or related environmental sciences would be an advantage. |
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| Experience Applicants are not required to have professional work experience. Any experience related to coordination, communications or report production would be an asset. |
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| Other requirements Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision. Good organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other WMO official languages is desirable. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) |
The Secretary-General 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.
Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom WMO 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: 16 November 2023
