DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
65 days over a period of three months.

Organizational Unit

Applied Climate Services (ACS) Division
Services 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 overall guidance of the Head of Applied Climate Services (H/ACS) and the supervision of WMO Climate and Energy team leader.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

– Develop project pre-proposals and mobilize resources for renewable energy services and Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus framework at regional level, tailored to Members’ specific needs;

– Support current WMO ongoing projects in Member countries, especially in Africa, and liaise with relevant stakeholders;

– Draft contributions and provide inputs to several energy sector joint initiatives with World Trade Organization (WTO), Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), UN-Energy, EU and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), helping Member countries transition towards climate-resilient energy systems;

– Develop communication and advocacy strategy on how to position WMO energy initiatives at international and regional level, ensuring National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) remain informed about ongoing activities;

– Carry out other relevant duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

1. Draft pre-proposal for two regional projects: one focused on renewable energy services related to mitigation in Africa, Southeast Asia, or South America, and another one on the water-energy-food nexus for the MENA region.

2. Respond to requests and inputs linked to international energy sector initiatives, as needed.

3. Create and disseminate news articles, social media content (both textual and visual), and other relevant communication materials to effectively promote and raise awareness of ongoing and planned WMO energy and climate activities.

4. Develop an effective communication and advocacy strategy to elevate WMO relevance for the clean energy transition.

5. Identify and document the gaps and needs in energy services at global, regional, and national levels, providing actionable recommendations and linking them to the developed project proposals (Theory of Change).

Additional Information:
Focal point email for additional information: rboscolo@wmo.int and hbastani@wmo.int

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: