Global Work Programme Officer - Community & Partnerships

Group on Earth Observations (GEO); Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 114.000 - 144.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The GEO Secretariat, hosted by the World Meteorological Organization, coordinates an international partnership of governments and organizations to advance Earth observation for evidence-based decision-making.

As the Work Programme Officer, you will drive engagement, manage multi-stakeholder convenings, and oversee monitoring and evaluation to strengthen impact and visibility of GEO Work Programme activities.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or equivalent in environmental sciences, international relations, public policy, social sciences or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Earth observations, geospatial information or data science would be an advantage.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the principal operational focal point for the GWP community, coordinating responses to inquiries and information requests.
• Oversee the GEO Community Space and serve as the primary contact for community engagement.
• Lead the design and delivery of the GEO Work Programme’s contributions to major GEO convenings, including the GEO Symposium.
• Assess draft Implementation Plans of candidate GWP activities and support governance reviews.
• Implement and oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the GWP with the Programme Board.
• Analyse progress, outcomes and impact of GEO Work Programme activities and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Provide governance support to the GEO Programme Board and prepare meetings and related documentation.
• Support Member Services with tailored information and briefings relevant to priorities.
• Supervise staff including work planning, performance management and development.
• Represent the GEO Secretariat in intergovernmental meetings and prepare inputs and follow-up actions.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Earth observations / geospatial data

Bachelor-level alternative (2+ years relevant experience)

Jobbeschreibung

The GEO Secretariat, hosted by the World Meteorological Organization, coordinates an international partnership of governments and organizations to advance Earth observation for evidence-based decision-making.

As the Work Programme Officer, you will drive engagement, manage multi-stakeholder convenings, and oversee monitoring and evaluation to strengthen impact and visibility of GEO Work Programme activities.