Associate Project 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:5 days ago
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Category:Project Management
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Deadline:20/11/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term – 2 years
Organizational Unit
CREWS Secretariat (CREWS)
Office of the Assistant 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 supervision and guidance of the Head of the CREWS Secretariat (CREWS), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Support the administrative, travel, logistical and procurement requirements for efficient functioning of the CREWS Secretariat;
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(b) Liaise and maintain close working relationship with the Administrative, Travel, Procurement, HR and finance teams for smooth workflow and completion of tasks;
(c) Assist with the arrangements for CREWS Steering Committee meetings, inter-sessional meetings and related events;
(d) Assist communication with Members of the CREWS Steering Committee through drafting of meeting notes, documents and other materials, as instructed, on the key issues discussed at meetings;
(e) Assist in resource mobilization efforts, within limits of delegated authority, including organizing donors’ briefings and discussions, arranging travel/missions of the Chief of CREWS Secretariat to capitals, organize meetings, itineraries and other related documents;
(f) Assist in other related matters, as instructed by the Supervisor.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Master’s degree or equivalent in international relations, business administration, international development or a closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant work experience. |
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| Experience A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in national or international public administration, programme management, planning, international development or similar. Experience in international or multilateral organizations would be an advantage. |
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| Other requirements Sense of integrity, responsibility, maturity of judgement, initiative and creativity. Good analytical, data management, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. |
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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$ 48009 (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: 21 October 2024
