Internship

World Meteorological Organization; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 13.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

World Meteorological Organization in Geneva is offering an internship to support the SOFF readiness and investment phases. You will assist in monitoring outputs, reporting, and maintaining the SOFF databases and learning platforms, working in a UN system with a focus on climate finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related fields, strong written English, and experience with climate change projects and international development contexts.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree… related field (master’s is an advantage).
• Strong writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience working on climate change projects or programmes.
• Experience in development projects or climate finance, especially in developing countries is an advantage.
• Experience working in international contexts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Aufgaben

• Support the monitoring and administration of SOFF Readiness phase outputs in coordination with the WMO Technical Authority.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of SOFF Readiness and Investment phase including progress report analysis and review of Investment funding requests.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the SOFF Operations Database and SOFF Learning platform.
• Provide overall support to SOFF operational activities as required.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in Meteorology, Environmental Science, Climate, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Apply before 25 August 2026, 11:59PM Genevan time

Anticipated Start Date: Mid-September, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support the monitoring and administration of SOFF Readiness phase outputs in coordination with the WMO Technical Authority.

2. Assist in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of SOFF Readiness and Investment phase including:

• Supporting of progress report analysis to ensure efficient monitoring of SOFF implementation
• Supporting the review process of the Investment funding requests including related processes through the UNMPTF Gateway platform
• Supporting the tracking of implementation progress and key reporting requirements
• Compiling and providing operational data and information to the SOFF team

3. Assist in maintaining and updating the SOFF Operations Database and SOFF Learning platform.

4. Provide overall support to SOFF operational activities as required.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s in Meteorology, Environmental Science, Climate, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations or a related field. A master's is considered an advantage.

Experience:

• Strong writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience working on climate change related projects or programmes.
• Experience working on development projects or climate finance, especially in developing countries is an advantage.
• Experience working in international contexts.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Interest in climate change, meteorology, or international development is an advantage.

Languages:

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

Learning component of the internship:

The internship will offer an opportunity for a young professional to gain experience working for a specialized climate fund and overseeing aspects of portfolio management. The internship will also offer experience working for a United Nations specialized agency and specifically on climate finance.

Statements:

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.

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.

WMO does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). WMO will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.