DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 July 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Short-term
Maternity Leave Cover
Organizational Unit
Project Development and Implementation Unit (PDMU) Development Partnerships Office 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 Project Development and Implementation Unit (PDMU), the Project Officer will actively lead the data collection, analysis and management of WMO’s extrabudgetary portfolio and contribute to improving WMO’s project management systems. The Project Officer will further lead or contribute to the planning and delivery of WMO projects in in close collaboration with relevant departments, Members and partner organizations. The Project Officer's responsibility is to ensure that the projects produce the results specified in the project documents, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Collect and quality control WMO XB portfolio information; provide and visualize reports and overviews to various internal and external stakeholders, including the WMO website;
(b) Together with the Planning, Foresight and Performance Office (PFPO), work on project and portfolio risk management as well as the alignment of projects with WMO’s Annual Operating Plan;
(c) Carry out activities related to WMO’s reform of Project Management Systems;
(d) Track and manage risks on individual project and WMO XB portfolio level, propose, implement and track project and WMO XB portfolio level mitigation measures as needed; further develop WMOs XB portfolio risk management through key risk indicators and provide reports to internal stakeholders;
(e) Manage project activities (work plans with delivery and expenditure targets) in accordance with the stated resources, outcomes and performance indicators summarized in the project documents. Monitor project deliverables and outputs accordingly;
(f) Liaise with project technical focal points (identified by relevant departments) to ensure projects are implemented according to WMO technical standards and guidelines;
(g) Organize relevant project meetings, trainings and workshops, and coordinate narrative and financial reports as required by WMO and donors;
(h) Cooperate with relevant colleagues in developing projects and mobilizing resources for new projects and continue the coordination of the development of new projects, especially in the Caribbean, South and Central Asia. Ensure alignment of projects’ activities with WMO broader strategic initiatives and Member priorities;
(i) Track and manage project expenditures in accordance with the project budget, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfillment of both program targets and budget targets;
(j) Coordinate and participate in project missions at regional, national and sub-national levels as appropriate;
(k) Support the development of relevant communication materials;
(l) Prepare relevant documentation for the WMO Project Management Board;
(m) Coordinate the work of consultants engaged in the projects, with support from relevant technical units;
(n) Carry out other relevant duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in natural sciences, meteorology, climatology, international relations/international development, business administration or a closely related field. A first- level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
A minimum of five years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management. Experience in the administration of financial resources.
Other requirements
Understanding of challenges related to the development and implementation of projects particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Developing countries. Excellent communicator and facilitator. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
Certification in Project Management, such as PMP or PRINCE2, as well as experience in strategic Project Portfolio Management would be an asset.
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.) The position is funded from extra-budgetary funding. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 70212
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 56872 (in addition to the net base salary) Additional Information:
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: 30 April 2025