DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Fixed-term – 2 years

Organizational Unit

Secretariat of the WMO Governing Bodies
Office of the Secretary-General

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 overall supervision of the Governing Bodies Secretariat, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

a) Assist with the arrangements for sessions of the Governing Bodies and related subsidiary bodies of the Executive Council, and other related meetings (briefings, preparatory committees);

b) Support the substantive officers in the needed background work and research which contributes towards enhanced functioning and decision-making of the Governing Bodies;

c) In coordination with relevant experts and staff, support communication to Members in Governing Bodies through presentations, briefing notes, documents, and other materials on the key issues discussed to enhance informed decision-making;

d) Maintain updated the online database of WMO resolutions, decisions and recommendations;

e) Support the monitoring of and reporting on implementation of WMO resolutions, decisions and recommendations;

f) Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources;

g) Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies;

h) Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications; etc.

i) Provides administrative and substantive support to the various activities of the Secretariat including the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics;etc.

j) Assist in other related matters, as needed.

The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.

The position is funded from extra-budgetary resources. Renewal or extension of the position depends on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year, which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Additional Information:
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.Date of issue of vacancy notice: 23 July 2024

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