Assistant Project Officer, Geneva

Assistant Project Officer, P.1 (Fixed-term - 1 year)

Geneve, Switzerland

Job Description

Background

This position is located in the Meteorological and Sectoral Services (MSS) Division of the Science, Services and Capacity Development (SSCD) Department. The Assistant Project Officer will directly report to the Scientific and Project Officer. The focus of this position is to support implementation of extrabudgetary funded projects, most notably to support the implementation of the International Climate Initiative (IKI)-funded Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) global project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Scientific and Project Officer of the Sectoral Services Section (Cross-cutting Projects and Programmes), the Assistant Project Officer will perform the following duties:

1. Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) Project and other designated technical projects (such as TRACT Maldives, Climate Science Information for Climate Action-CSICA) on a day-to-day basis;
2. Assist in monitoring project workplans, proactively assessing how project implementation can best achieve the expected deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost;
3. Assist the Scientific and Project Officer in tracking and managing project expenditures in accordance with project budgets, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfilment of projects’ targets and budget targets;
4. Maintain regular communication with project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project(s) objectives and activities;
5. Support the preparation of background documents, project agreements, reports and related documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;
6. In cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, including in regional offices, support the process of building synergies and complementarities with other WMO and other UN agencies projects implemented in respective project countries;
7. Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities, track tasks and to support outreach and communication activities;
8. Assist in organizing and participating in relevant meetings, workshops and training events related to the projects;
9. Carry out other relevant duties as required.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in international development, business administration or climate-related topics is required.
• A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with two years of additional directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience:

At least 1 year progressively responsible experience related to climate change, climate services or environmental science, experience in supporting and coordinating global projects, good understanding and excellent capacity to conduct research and analysis on scientific, economic, social, and political dimensions of climate change.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Project Management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with the UN system and global environmental and climate governance processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across institutions and adapt to complex, multi-partner environments.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization, especially Spanish would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Competencies

The Assistant Project Officer must demonstrate proficiencies in the following competencies:

• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration & Team Dynamics
• Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Integrity & Accountability
• Innovation & Digital Agility
• Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement

Salary and Allowances:

• The position is funded from extra-budgetary funding.
• Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: USD 43,834
• Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: USD 35,199 (in addition to the net base salary).

Additional Information:

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 is 65. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.

Probation

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.

Applications:

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.

Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

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All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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