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VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2024/GEO 1
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
20 June 2024
Recruitment Completed
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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
12 Months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat
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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 Communications and Partnerships Team, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
a) Conduct research on relevant topics, trends, and best practices in communication and partnerships;
b) Support the coordination and execution of internal and external events, including workshops, conferences, and meetings;
c) Support the development and maintenance of partnerships through research, outreach, and relationship management;
d) Monitor media coverage and prepare regular reports on the organization's visibility;
e) Provide administrative support to the team, including travel support, organizing meetings, maintaining databases, and handling correspondence;
f) Support the liaison with external service providers, including planning and oversight of requests and deliverables, and ensuring the applicability of GEO processes;
g) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Students or graduates in communications, marketing, business and administration, environmental science, or a closely related field relevant to climate, science and technology.
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Experience
No working experience is required, but any experience in project or programme management in communication would be an advantage.
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Other requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using various communication tools and platforms, including social media.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently; Multitasking.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of and interest in the organization's mission and values.
- 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 WMO 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:
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom GEO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
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