DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
Organizational Unit
Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) Development Partnerships Office (DPO) 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, Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) and under guidance of the Project Officer in charge, the Associate Project Officer will mainly support the implementation and delivery of projects around the world, but especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and Djibouti. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Support project activities on a day-to-day basis, with the responsibility of ensuring that the project produces the results specified in the project work plan within the specified constraints of time and cost;
(b) Review project components, develop project budget and timelines, assess delivery issues and work with national counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on projects activities;
(c) Track and manage project expenditures in accordance with the project budget, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfillment of both project targets and budget targets;
(d) Track and manage project risks, identify emerging risks, address project delays, propose and implement mitigation measures as needed;
(e) Maintain regular communication with the project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project's objectives and activities;
(f) Prepare, manage and track various contracts issued to ensure timely work completion per schedule and disbursements;
(g) Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge;
(h) Support the preparation of project reports and documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;
(i) In cooperation with relevant colleagues, support the process of developing and mobilizing resources;
(j) Participation in meetings and events related to the project;
(k) Carry out other relevant duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in natural sciences, meteorology, climatology, international relations/international development, business administration or a closely related field. A first- level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of two years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management with development assistance projects or related area.
- Experience working in the MENA region is an advantage.
Other requirements
- Experience in disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate services, Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), capacity building and climate information in decision-making.
- Knowledge of weather, water, climate-related activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and/or other United Nations agencies 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.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and French (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) This position is funded from extrabudgetary resources. The appointment and its duration are limited to one year. Conversion to another type of appointment is not possible. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 55163
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 50033 (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: 22 July 2025
