Secretary of the WMO Governing Bodies
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term – 2 years
Organizational Unit
Secretary-General
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 managerial and administrative supervision of the Secretary-General and in coordination with the other members of Executive Management and relevant units of the Secretariat, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
a) Lead the Governing Bodies Secretariat, acting as the central focal point for the provision of policy advice and quality support to the WMO President and the WMO Secretariat for the rational and effective functioning of Congress and the Executive Council;
b) Support the decision-making process and the follow-up of decisions taken, ensuring effective and efficient communication;
c) Ensure that rules of procedure and basic texts are respected and adhered to and provide support functions in both form and process;
d) Prepare the provisional agenda, explanatory memorandum and list of documents of sessions of Congress, Executive Council, Bureau, Policy Advisory Committee and Technical Coordination Committee and coordinate the submission of documents by departments and the internal approval by the statutory deadlines;
e) Prepare statutory documents for Congress and the Executive Council (reports by the WMO President, Secretary-General and Executive Council, review of constituent bodies of Congress and subsidiary bodies of the Executive Council, review of previous resolutions, general summary etc.);
f) Support the WMO President, in his/her function of president of Congress and the Executive Council and Chair of the Bureau and the Policy Advisory Committee, in the preparation and conduct of sessions, including preparation of briefing notes and speeches, assistance in presiding and organizing the work of sessions and maintenance of files of the official correspondence;
g) Ensure the application and keep under review the governance, procedures, methods of work and document format of the governing bodies, including the preparation of policy and technical studies;
h) Organize and manage sessions of the WMO Bureau, Policy Advisory Committee and Technical Coordination Committee of the Executive Council, including the preparation and distribution of their summary reports;
i) Carry out other related duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, diplomacy, management, or related discipline. |
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| Experience
– At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience working with governing bodies, diplomacy, national or international public administration, strategic management and planning, international development, or similar. – Experience in international or multilateral organizations would be an advantage. |
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| Other requirements
– Proven ability to draft high-quality reports, documents and correspondence. – Sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement and initiative as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. – Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. |
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| Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization 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$ 92731 | |
| Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 81974 (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
