VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2112
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
8 March 2021
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Business Innovation Officer
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Governance Services 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, Governance Services (D/GS) and in close interaction with D/LCC and D/LCA, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Actively search for and implement business transformation solutions that support a wide range of GS activities and those of technical departments;
(b) Analyse on a continuous basis current practices, identify gaps and redundancies and propose to D/GS innovations in the work processes;
(c) Monitor new trends, keep abreast of new practices and proactively identify opportunities and activities to innovate and implement in the GS department and across the Organization;
(d) Continually refine business strategies and processes based on client needs and or gaps;
(e) Identify future state process, propose improvements, prepare/execute an action plan;
(f) Lead project management activities for D/GS;
(g) Provide project and business transformation training in structural or process changes arising from evolving requirements of the Organization;
(h) Provide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to D/GS and the senior management;
(i) Represent the Organization at inter-agency meetings on substantive-related issues;
(j) Provide substantive expertise in various WMO meetings;
(k) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, public administration, computer science, social sciences or a closely related field with a strong focus on business transformation practices and solutions.
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Experience
A minimum of eight years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in developing and implementing business innovation operation policies and projects and in facilitating innovation and innovation solutions.
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Other requirements
High sense of integrity, responsibility, and maturity of judgment; ability to work autonomously; good level of initiative and creativity; demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads; ability to draft reports, and position papers clearly and succinctly in English in the area of business innovation; excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 Business applications. PRINCE 2 Practitioner certification or equivalent. Demonstrated public speaking and coaching ability. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) and working knowledge of French. 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$ 62943 (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.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
22 February 2021
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