VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2022/CSG 4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
11 August 2022
Vacancy Notice Closed
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POST
Internship
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GRADE
N/A
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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
Internship
One year
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Cabinet Office of the Secretary-General
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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 Senior Economic and Societal Impact Officer of the Cabinet Office of the Secretary-General (CSG), the incumbent will support the analysis of economic and societal benefits from national and multilateral investments in Hydrometeorological Services, climate adaptation and early-warning.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Review reports and research papers on magnitudes of economic damage from extreme weather and disasters as well as cost benefit analysis of investments in early warning systems, observational infrastructure and information to the public;
(b) Assist with compilation of datasets, including economic financial information and statistics on the economic and societal benefits, and development of economic analysis;
(c) Assist with visual representation of findings;
(d) Assist with organization of meetings and seminars;
(e) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in an environmental technical domain, preferably with specialisation in economics and/or financial statistics.
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Experience
Some experience in the application of economic principles in technical or development programmes, such as climate, weather and water or related area is an advantage.
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Other requirements
Ability to effectively collect and communicate information. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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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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| 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.
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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:
28 July 2022
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