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VACANCY NOTICE NO: SSA-2026-GEO 3
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
1 March 2026
8 day(s) until closing deadline
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Consultants
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POST
CONSULTANCY: Global Ecosystems Atlas Business Engagement Specialist
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GRADE
N/A
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DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 April 2026
or as soon as possible thereafter
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
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. 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
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental partnership whose mission is to make Earth Intelligence a public good, ensuring that governments, businesses, and society have access to the data and insights required to support informed and impactful decisions for people, planet, and nature.
GEO seeks a consultant to support the Global Ecosystems Atlas initiative. The Global Ecosystems Atlas is a collaborative effort to build the world's most comprehensive and standardised resource on the global distribution, condition, and change of ecosystems. The initiative is entering its Foundation for Market Fit phase, transitioning from technical development to real-world usability testing with business and finance users. This phase focuses on assessing practical relevance of the Ecosystems Atlas dataset/data service, understanding constraints and value in operational use, and generating evidence to inform its evolution and adoption at scale.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the initiative during this phase by leading engagement with business and finance sector users, coordinating early-adopter usability testing, and synthesizing evidence and insights to inform the Global Ecosystems Atlas adoption, evolution, and external positioning.
Under the supervision of the GEO Secretariat Director, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
1. Analyse and document how businesses and financial institutions currently operationalize nature-related frameworks and use ecosystem data, identifying value gaps and friction points in workflows.
2. Differentiate requirements, workflows, and decision contexts across distinct user groups.
3. Secure and lead 3-5 early-adopter collaborations to test the Global Ecosystems Atlas dataset and data service within real-world workflows.
4. Lead senior-level partner engagement, onboarding, and coordination, including collaboration agreements and structured feedback processes.
5. Design and oversee usability testing of the Atlas beta dataset, coordinating closely with the Global Ecosystems Atlas technical team.
6. Assess how the Global Ecosystems Atlas data affects decision-making, disclosures, compliance, and risk management processes.
7. Lead development of a flagship thought-leadership paper with co-authoring partners, drawing on evidence from early-adopter usability testing and use-case development. Coordinate partner inputs and support drafting and review processes to ensure analytical quality, alignment with Global Ecosystems Atlas positioning, and accurate representation of pilot findings.
8. Translate user feedback into recommendations for the Global Ecosystems Atlas dataset evolution and adoption at scale.
9. Shape key messages and content for a Global Ecosystems Atlas business roadshow, and coordinate with Global Ecosystems Atlas communications team on key visibility moments, including CBD COP17, Global Nature Positive Summit, and the WEF Annual Meeting 2027.
DELIVERABLES
- Engagement Strategy: Partner mapping, segmentation, and engagement framework for early adopters
- Early-Adopter Collaborations: 3-5 secured partnerships with collaboration agreements
- User Feedback and Use-Cases: Consolidated evidence from early-adopter engagements documenting observed performance of the Global Ecosystems Atlas dataset and data services, data gaps, friction points, and impacts on user workflows
- Use Case Profiles (3): Descriptions of each sector-specific use case, detailing context, integration approach, user objectives, observed outcomes and lessons learned
- Flagship Paper: Co-authored paper drawing on evidence from use cases and case studies; early 2027 publication as part of Global Ecosystems Atlas roadshow
- WEF AM 2027 Outputs: Partner content and event materials for the WEF 2027 Annual Meeting
- Global Ecosystems Atlas Evolution and Adoption Recommendations: Consolidated recommendations for the Global Ecosystems Atlas dataset and data service evolution and scaling the adoption.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in environmental science, ecology, geography, economics, public policy, sustainability, data science, or a closely related field; or a combination of formal education and equivalent senior professional experience in product development, data platforms, or market adoption of complex technical or scientific systems.
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Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience spanning corporate sustainability, ESG or environmental data, market intelligence, product adoption, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience translating complex scientific or technical data into business-relevant and decision-grade applications.
- Proven ability to lead market discovery, user segmentation, and usability testing with senior business and financial stakeholders.
- Deep familiarity with nature-related frameworks and standards, including TNFD, SBTN, CSRD, GRI, and SEEA, and their practical implementation requirements.
- Track record of securing and managing senior-level partnerships and collaborations.
- Established professional credibility and relationships across relevant business and financial sectors, enabling effective engagement with senior decision-makers and early adopters.
- Experience leading or contributing to high-profile publications, white papers, or strategic thought
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Other requirements
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to extract insight from complex, multi-stakeholder inputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively in conditions of ambiguity and to structure work in evolving initiatives.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating across distributed, multi-institutional teams.
- High standards of professional judgement, integrity, and discretion.
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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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Candidates are asked to include a financial proposal as part of their application.
Proposed fee: Pay Band C / D
Focal point email for addional information: jobs@geosec.org
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Additional Information:
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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