DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
Organizational Unit
Governing Bodies Secretariat 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. 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT THE ROLE
SUPPORTING COORDINATED CONSTITUENT BODY OPERATIONS
Provide comprehensive support the coordinated and harmonized functioning of technical commissions and regional associations within WMO's governance structure.
Under the direct supervision of the Secretary, Governing Bodies Secretariat, the Constituent Body Coordinator will work proactively with relevant staff from the Department of Earth System Data and Predictions (ESDP), Department of Science, Services and Capacity Development (SSCD), Regional Coordination Office (RCO), Regional Offices (ROs), and Division of Human Resources and Corporate Services (DHRCS).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Constituent Body Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:
a) Manage critical tasks for technical commission and regional association sessions, overseeing documentation planning and procedural implementation while ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance;
b) Actively develop and review procedural frameworks for technical commissions and regional associations, identifying areas for improvement and updating rules of procedure to enhance operational effectiveness;
c) Apply specialized knowledge to advise departments on website content consistency with approved constituent body structures, identifying discrepancies and contributing to strategic updates of organizational information systems;
d) Review and coordinate departmental contributions to Congress and Executive Council agendas, applying quality assurance standards and contributing to the formulation of technical presentation strategies;
e) Manage and oversee comprehensive documentation repositories for constituent body sessions, actively developing archival systems and contributing innovative approaches to information management and retrieval;
f) Oversee integrated scheduling systems for subsidiary body sessions, identifying conflicts and networking with stakeholders to ensure coordinated calendar management across technical commissions and regional associations;
g) Participate in high-level coordination meetings and contributes specialized expertise to enhance constituent body operations and strategic planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, earth sciences, international relations, public administration, law or a closely related field. A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in international organization operations, conference coordination, procedural compliance, documentation management, technical coordination or related fields.
Other requirements
YOUR PROFILE
- Seasoned professional with expertise in organizational procedures, documentation management and coordination systems.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks and maintain systematic approaches to information management in multicultural international environment.
COMPETENCIES
The Constituent Body Coordinator must demonstrate professional-level proficiency 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
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 position is funded from regular budget.
New appointments on fixed-term contract of one year or more shall be subject to an initial one-year probation period.
SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 70212
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 62278 (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: 5 September 2025