Communication Officer
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Location:
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Salary:$50,377 - $68,483 / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:1 week ago
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Category:Communication and Advocacy, Media and Public Relations
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Deadline:12/01/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Project post
Fixed-term of 22 months
Organizational Unit
Global Atmosphere Watch Section (AER)
Science and Innovation Department
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.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.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| 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.) |
| 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) | |
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.Date of issue of vacancy notice: 13 December 2024
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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