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VACANCY NOTICE NO: ROSTER 1/2017
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
14 November 2017
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
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POST
Project Officer
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GRADE
P3
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DUTY STATION
Multiple Duty Stations, various
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 January 2018
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Project post
Duration of the project
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Development and Regional Activities Department
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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.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Development and Regional Activities (DRA) Department and Directors of Regional Offices, the incumbent(s) will perform the following duties:
(a) Project Implementation Support:
(i) Plan and manage projects on a day-to-day basis, to support implementation at the regional and national level;
(ii) Ensure timely and on budget delivery of planned project components, monitoring and reporting on the progress of implementation and liaising with (relevant persons) from the regional and/or national implementation teams;
(iii) Liaise with relevant WMO Departments and Units to obtain relevant inputs during project design and implementation;
(iv) Coordinate communication with all project partners, relevant stakeholders and project donors. Serve as project liaison to the Project Advisory Body (PAB);
(v) Organize, PAB meetings and serve as the secretary to the PAB;
(vi) Provide the PAB, with regular and annual project reports on progress against budget, schedule and scope;
(vii) Provide oversight, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, on the detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework developed jointly by project partners;
(viii) Participate in joint monitoring missions at regional, national and sub-national levels;
(ix) Prepare relevant documentation for the WMO Project Management Board;
(b) Strategic Partnership Engagement:
(i) Promote and facilitate stakeholder engagements;
(ii) Liaise with regional, national, sub-national project partners to ensure effective implementation and coordination of project activities;
(c) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced university degree in international development, climatology meteorology, hydrology, agro-meteorology or related fields.
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Experience
At least five years of national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, development cooperation or related area, of which a minimum of three years in an international organization. Experience writing project proposals. Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate services, agronomy, food security, natural resource aspects and climate information in decision-making. Good knowledge of the programmes and activities of WMO. Good understanding of the mechanisms of funding agencies (the United Nations (UN), the World Bank (WB), the European Union (EU), etc.).
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Other requirements
Demonstrated experience in capacity building, project management, planning and coordinating. 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.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English. 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.)
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This is a generic vacancy notice for project officers. Selected candidates will be first rostered and then appointed when a project is established. Current duty stations include: Abuja, Apia, Asunción, Bahrain, Geneva, Nairobi, San José and Singapore.
The appointment and its duration are limited to the duration of the specific project to which the applicant is engaged. Conversion to another type of appointment is not possible. Excellent performers may be recommended for future projects..
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Additional Information:
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
17 October 2017
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