Job Description

Background

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Support to the organisation of the different meetings of expert groups including SDS-WAS global steering committee and its regional nodes/centers that includes academia, research institutions, operational forecasting centres, and WMO Members;
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  Coordinating the preparation of scientific and technical reports, guidance documents, training materials, and policy-relevant information products relevant to SDS-WAS activities;
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  Assistance to the preparation of the relevant publications including the annual Airborne dust bulletin and other scientific and technical reports, guidance documents, training materials, and policy-relevant information products;
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  Assist in organizing international conference and technical workshops, in the framework of SDS-WAS activities;

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  Assist in organizing training events, and capacity development activities in the framework of SDS-WAS Trust Fund activities;
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  Support outreach and communication activities aimed at enhancing the visibility and societal benefits of SDS-WAS;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree or equivalent in Atmospheric Sciences. A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with two years of additional directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in scientific and/or technical management of project, including reporting and communication scientific results and achievements.

• Proven experience with financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance in line with international donor requirements.

• Demonstrated track record in organizing multi-stakeholder meetings and supporting international partnerships.

• Experience of working across multi-disciplinary teams / inter-agency teams.

• Knowledge of aerosol science and technologies or atmospheric modelling would be a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with the UN system and global environmental governance processes and with WMO.

• Ability to work collaboratively across institutions and adapt to complex, multi-partner environments.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage, especially Arabic.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Competencies:

Salary and Allowances

The position is funded from extra-budgetary funding.

Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 56,046.

Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 48,648 (in addition to the net base salary)

Additional Information

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 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.

Probation

Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Applications:

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.

Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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