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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
22 August 2018
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Coordination Officer: United Nations System Decision Support and Processes
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
New York, United States of America
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 January 2019
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Cabinet and External Relations 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 supervision of the WMO Representative and Coordinator to the United Nations and other International Organizations, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Support the WMO Representative in direct engagement with other United Nations agencies regarding joint contributions to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the Paris Agreement, the Agenda for Humanity, and the New Urban Agenda. Substantive follow-up on the status of Members' achievement of goals, targets and indicators of relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and processes at United Nations Headquarters. Provide coordination and liaison support to United Nations system processes. This will include attendance of, and preparing reports for, meetings of bodies such as the United Nations General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and various other United Nations committees, as required;
(b) Ensure critical flow of strategic weather, climate and water information and perform advisory functions at the United Nations Headquarters; provide briefings and/or analysis to the United Nations Operations and Crisis Center (UNOCC) on a daily basis or when required for situational awareness, crisis management and analysis. Ensure WMO visibility and presence in the United Nations Headquarters briefing reports as primary delivery of authoritative weather, climate and water information. Maintain a WMO continuous technical advisory function to UNOCC;
(c) Maintain close liaison with WMO departments (especially the Weather and Disaster Risk Reduction Services Department on early warning services and emergency response activities) and with the United Nations organizations in New York, Washington DC, United Nations missions and NMHSs in the areas of multi-hazard early warnings; risk assessments of extreme and high-impact weather, water and climate events; and humanitarian response/crisis management activities/support. Brief on requirements and progress both WMO departments and the WMO Representative;
(d) Coordinate with the United Nations Sustainable Development Unit, the core climate team of the Executive Officer of the Secretary-General and other relevant New York-based United Nations Secretariat departments, Funds and Programmes in the provision of strategic weather, climate and water information for decision- and policy-making. Prepare reports and provide written and oral briefings. Participate in meetings, workshops and briefings concerning weather, climate and water issues at the United Nations Headquarters;
(e) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Meteorology, Hydrology, Geophysical Sciences, International Relations or a closely related field.
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Experience
At least eight years of national and international experience in positions of increasing responsibility providing strategic, operational and tactical weather, climate and water information including impact-based forecasting products, to support governmental decision-making, of which at least three years in a National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS), a national government agencies or an international/intergovernmental organization. Experience briefing officials from different sectors in a non-technical manner. Experience drafting briefing notes, reports and documentation. Experience and understanding of current United Nations intergovernmental processes relevant to the WMO mandate is highly desirable.
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Other requirements
Ability to understand, handle and present complex scientific weather, climate and water information. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads. Qualities of confidentiality, integrity, diplomatic manner, and understanding of sensitive protocol issues are essential in this position. Excellent organization, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills. Familiarity and experience with the work of WMO and its constituent bodies. Maturity of judgement, initiative and creativity. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and 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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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.
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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 77326 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 51112 (in addition to the net base salary) |
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Additional Information:
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. The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 29 October to 2 November 2018.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
25 July 2018
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