Programme Officer
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term – 1 year
Organizational Unit
Disaster Risk Reduction, MHEWS Office and Public Services Branch (DMPS)
Services 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, Disaster Risk Reduction, MHEWS Office and Public Services Branch, and immediate supervision of the Chief, Partnership Engagement and Coordination Division, the Programme Officer provides programme support for the WMO Coordination Mechanism to support humanitarian Action, and in particular its Coordination and Briefing Team. The Programme Officer’s prime responsibility is to ensure adequate liaison with MeteoSwiss and other contributing Members in the CBT work area as well as with the beneficiaries of the CBT services and products.
a) Curates authoritative information and advice including short-term weather, sub seasonal and seasonal climate outlooks, hydrological forecasts;
b) Translates complex hydrometeorological information into non-technical actionable advice for decision makers, e.g. infographics;
c) Leads and/ or supports the sustainability of current products and the development of new contributions from WCM;
d) Establishes effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural background;
e) Sets priorities and work with minimal supervision;
f) Communicates clearly both orally and in writing;
g) Conducts training of the Coordination and Briefing Team experts of the WCM;
h) Carries out other relevant duties as required.
RESULTS EXPECTED
– Existing products and processes maintained and improved as necessary, based on user feedback.
– Additional products are developed as required, to meet user needs.
– Situational briefs prepared and delivered, as requested.
– Training material developed and maintained, as needed.
– Documents/reports related to project funding.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, or a related discipline. |
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| Experience – A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience with an international organization supporting humanitarian early action with fit-for-purpose weather, climate, water information and expert advice. – Expertise in GIS (10+ years of experience), multi-hazard impact estimations, tropical cyclones, and the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Infographics, briefs, and products to advance humanitarian early action. |
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| Other requirements – Maturity of judgment, good analytical skills and sense of responsibility, proactivity. – Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. – Excellent communication and negotiation skills, critical thinking, results-oriented, attention to detail. – Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. – Perfect adherence to UN values and the WMO Code of Ethics. |
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| Languages Excellent skills in English, both oral and written, are required. French and/or Spanish would be an advantage. (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.
| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES | |
| Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 64121 | |
| Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 56683 (in addition to the net base salary) | |
Additional Information:
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: 19 July 2024
