VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2334
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
12 January 2025
22 day(s) until closing deadline
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Currently accepting applications
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POST
Communication 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
Project post
Fixed-term of 22 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Global Atmosphere Watch Section (AER)
Science and Innovation 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 direct supervision of the Head of GAW programme, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Manage all activities under the responsibility of WMO for the EU FOCI Project;
(b) Manage all activities under the responsibility of WMO under the Integrated Urban Climate, Weather and Environment Systems for Climate-smart and Resilient Cities: Thailand study (IUC4CRC) project;
(c) Support meetings and tasks of the GAW programme where relevant, including GAW Ozone and UV-related activities;
(d) Support the preparation of the Ozone and UV Bulletins in 2025 and 2026;
(e) Liaise with UNEP Ozone Secretariat as needed;
(f) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in environmental studies or a closely related field. A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
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Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of responsible experience in communication activities related to WMO activities and in project management in relation to the GAW activities.
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Other requirements
- Knowledge of weather, water, climate-related activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is highly desirable and would be an advantage.
- Strong sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement, and initiative.
- Experience in writing and revising technical documents and reports.
- Good analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit
- Experience in organizing workshops, expert meetings and training events.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
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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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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 50377 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 45289 (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:
13 December 2024
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