VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2146
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
19 August 2021
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Associate Programme Officer
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GRADE
P2
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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
Science and Innovation (SI) Department and
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 overall guidance of the Director of the Science and Innovation (D/SI) Department and the Director of the Services Department (D/S), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Support activities of the Study Group on Integrated Health Services and integrated Urban Services ; assist with the stakeholder mapping and the development of the Implementation Plan for Integrated Urban Services;
- Assist with the relevant modelling groups and urban stakeholders ; assist with the development of the guidance on high resolution urban modelling;
- Support the working relations and effective coordination between the relevant groups under Research Board and the Technical Commissions of WMO on urban and health matters;
- Assist with the development of communication and outreach materials for promotion of the integrated urban and health services to scientific and non-scientific communities;
- Assist with the development of relevant training materials and support capacity development activities across regions of the world related to integrated urban and health services;
- Support the activities of relevant WMO Task Teams, etc;
- Support urban and health activities with other United Nations bodies where there is a formal agreement between organizations;
- Ensure that the related websites are maintained and up-to-date;
- Carry out other relevant duties, as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Earth System science, meteorology, air quality or health.
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Experience
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management and coordination. Experience in scientific communication, knowledge brokering and stakeholder engagement.
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Other requirements
Experience with the United Nations system would be an advantage. Experience writing reports, documents and correspondence. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 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). 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$ 50377 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 38387 (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 July 2021
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