VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2023/S/CS/CMP
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
21 July 2023
Under Recruitment
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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
1 August 2023
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Internship
6 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Climate Monitoring and Policy (CMP) Division
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 supervision of the Head of the Climate Monitoring and Policy (CMP) division of the Services Department, the intern will:
Data Analysis, Graphic design and illustration:
- Assist with applying data science tools and software for modern data analysis and plotting and their application for climate monitoring products and State of the climate reports.
- Assist with creation of products oriented toward youth audiences, including illustration of climate indicators (such as temperature, precipitation, and ocean acidification)
- Contribute to the ongoing efforts for creating a visual strategy for climate reports
App development:
- Comparative analysis of existing climate apps
- Generation of app based on State of the Climate products, showcasing reports and interactive data on key climate indicators and extreme events
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
University degree in data science, information science, communication science or other relevant field related to the subject of matter.
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Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the internship
programme. However preferred competencies include:
Good background in data science
Experience with graphic design, illustration, and data visualization, including comfortable working with datasets and graphing
Previous experience creating simple, user-friendly apps
Knowledge of climate/climate change concepts
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and/or other WMO official languages. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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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:
23 June 2023
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