Assistant Project Officer, P.1 (Fixed-term - 1 year)

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva seeks an Assistant Project Officer to support extrabudgetary funded climate projects, notably the IKI-funded CISTA global project. The role focuses on monitoring, financial tracking, partner communication, and reporting, with remote work arrangement and international collaboration.

The position requires at least 1 year of climate-related experience and demonstrated ability to work across institutions within a multi-partner environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year progressively responsible experience related to climate change, climate services or environmental science.
• Experience in supporting and coordinating global projects, good understanding and capacity to conduct research and analysis on scientific, economic, social, and political dimensions of climate change.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) Project and other designated technical projects on a day-to-day basis
• Assist in monitoring project workplans, assessing how project implementation can best achieve deliverables within time and cost constraints
• Assist the Scientific and Project Officer in tracking and managing project expenditures according to budgets and procedures
• Maintain regular communication with project implementing partners and stakeholders
• Support the preparation of background documents, project agreements, reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• In cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, build synergies with other projects
• Maintain accurate data to facilitate monitoring, evaluation, and outreach
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops and training events related to the projects
• Carry out other relevant duties as required

Skills

Project management

UN system familiarity

Collaboration across institutions

Communication & Influence

Team dynamics

Inclusive mindset

Cultural awareness

Decision making

Problem solving

Integrity & accountability

Innovation & digital agility

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Work arrangement Remote / Home-based

Organizational Context

This position is located in the Meteorological and Sectoral Services (MSS) Division of the Science, Services and Capacity Development (SSCD) Department. The Assistant Project Officer will directly report to the Scientific and Project Officer. The focus of this position is to support implementation of extrabudgetary funded projects, most notably to support the implementation of the International Climate Initiative (IKI)-funded Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) global project.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the implementation of extrabudgetary funded projects, particularly the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) global project, by assisting in project monitoring, financial tracking, partner communication, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) Project and other designated technical projects (such as TRACT Maldives, Climate Science Information for Climate Action-CSICA) on a day-to-day basis
• Assist in monitoring project workplans, proactively assessing how project implementation can best achieve the expected deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost
• Assist the Scientific and Project Officer in tracking and managing project expenditures in accordance with project budgets, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfilment of projects’ targets and budget targets
• Maintain regular communication with project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project(s) objectives and activities
• Support the preparation of background documents, project agreements, reports and related documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• In cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, including in regional offices, support the process of building synergies and complementarities with other WMO and other UN agencies projects implemented in respective project countries
• Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities, track tasks and to support outreach and communication activities
• Assist in organizing and participating in relevant meetings, workshops and training events related to the projects
• Carry out other relevant duties as required

Work Experience

At least 1 year progressively responsible experience related to climate change, climate services or environmental science, experience in supporting and coordinating global projects, good understanding and excellent capacity to conduct research and analysis on scientific, economic, social, and political dimensions of climate change.

Skills

Knowledge of Project Management tools and processes. Familiarity with the UN system and global environmental and climate governance processes. Ability to work collaboratively across institutions and adapt to complex, multi-partner environments. Proficiencies in Communication & Influence, Collaboration & Team Dynamics, Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Integrity & Accountability, Innovation & Digital Agility, Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement.