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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2025-GFCS-TCG-S 31
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
7 November 2025
9 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Project proposal developement
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
WMO Technical Coordination and Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) support unit (TCG)
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. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the TCG unit, the consultant will pepare two project proposals (EU Horizon Europe Cluster 3 and European Space Agency (ESA) call for climate adaptation). Specific tasks include:
1. Review background documentation, donor guidelines, and WMO strategic frameworks.
2. Coordinate technical and budget inputs from relevant WMO divisions and external partners.
3. Draft and edit sections of the proposals, including WMO's work package descriptions, deliverables, milestones, and budget justifications, ensuring coherence with frameworks and initiatives such as GFCS, EW4All, SOFF, CREWS, etc.
4. Liaise with partners and relevant WMO departments to ensure alignment and timely submission.
5. Prepare supporting documentation, annexes, and final submission packages following each donor's format and requirements.
6. Prepare required documentation for WMO internal approval process.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced degree in applied meteorology, environmental sciences, or related discipline.
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Experience
At least 5 years of experience in international project design, proposal development, and donor engagement (preferably with EU or ESA-funded projects).
SKILLS
- Strong drafting, coordination, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with WMO programmes, initiatives, and project management processes.
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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:
Proposed fee: to be defined, depending upon experience, knowledge, and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: jbmigraine@wmo.int
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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