VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2024/GEO 9
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
28 September 2024
Under Recruitment
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Moderator for GEO side event at CBD COP16
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
7 October 2024
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
2 working days
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Group on Earth Observations 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
1. Pre-event: Preparation (1.5 working days):
• Collaborate with GEO Secretariat to understand the objectives and themes of the side event and develop a moderation plan to include the moderator’s intro, outro and links/transitions between the different sections of the side event;
• Participate in 2 1-hour prep calls with the GEO Secretariat team;
• Participate in 1 1-hour in-person pre-event meeting at COP16 in Cali with the GEO Secretariat team.
2. During event (23 October – 0.5 working days):
• Arrive 1 hour before start time to soundcheck and meet the speakers;
• Act as a moderator during the 90-minute side event, providing the introduction, outro/closing, links between speakers, and moderator of the Q&A.
3. Additional work (ad hoc):
• Additional preparation work needed for unforeseen reasons will be paid in addition to the agreed sum pro-rata based on the agreed daily rate.
• Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Certification in communications, moderation, facilitation.
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Experience
The service provider must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in event moderation, with a proven track record of successful engagement in diverse settings, including audiences in Africa.
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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:
Focal point email for additional information: jobs@geosec.org
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 WMO 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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