DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 May 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
47 Days
Organizational Unit
Technical Coordination and GFCS Support(TCG)
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 supervision of the Coordinator of the State of Climate Services Report Series.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Designing and creating impactful infographics and visual presentations of the report's findings;
(b) Collaborating closely with the graphic designer tasked with the report's final layout for publication and distribution;
(c) Refining and editing the report's content into a concise format of 30-40 pages (including Annexes), utilizing accessible language to ensure broad accessibility and appeal to member states, development partners, climate finance bodies, and adaptation experts;
(d) Identifying compelling case studies for inclusion in the report to illustrate key points vividly;
(e) Assisting in the report's completion and dissemination in accordance with UNFCCC submission requirements;
(f) Developing engaging content for social media platforms to promote the report's launch;
(g) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
Deliverables
• Workplan within 1 week from the contract start.
• First draft of the State of Climate Services report including graphics (intermediate draft by 1 June) - by 1 July 2024.
• Final State of Climate Services report with graphics - by 15 September 2024.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in arts, political science, international relations, journalism or a closely related field.
Experience
1. Experience in communications and public affairs.
2. Experience in one of the five priority areas of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS): disaster risk reduction, health, agriculture and food security, water, energy.
3. Previous experience in report writing.
4. Prior working experience with UN Agencies will be an added advantage.
Other requirements
1. Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
2. Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of WMO.
3. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
4. Ability to conduct research and analysis and strong synthesis skills.
5. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result for the stakeholders and responds positively to critical feedback.
6. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
7. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to write reports particularly for the UN.
9. Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution.
10. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
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. Additional Information:
FOCAL POINT/EMAIL:vgrasso@wmo.int
APPLICATIONS: 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.
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