INTERNSHIP/2025/GEO 4

World Meteorological Organization; Genf; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization is offering an internship position in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on operations management. The intern will support workflow improvements, internal financial processes, and HR tasks. A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related fields is required, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, organizational tasks, and interpersonal communication are essential. This opportunity allows gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic organizational environment and exposure to diverse operational practices.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Experience in knowledge management, finance, HR processes, or project management is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with workflow/project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support operational workflow improvements.
• Assist with internal financial processes.
• Support HR-related administrative tasks.
• Support GEO governance processes.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings.
• Provide logistics support for meetings and GEO 2026 events.
• Maintain governance, HR, procurement and finance records in shared systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Tools

Workflow management tools

Workflow tools

Job description

Vacancy notice: INTERNSHIP/2025/GEO 4

Deadline for application: 11 January 2026 (Under Recruitment)

Post: Internship Grade

N/A Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Commencement of Duty: 3 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Nature of appointment: Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division), 12 months

Organizational Unit: Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat

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. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support operational workflow improvements, including documenting workflows and preparing recommendations to improve knowledge management; deliver at least two workflow or process updates by July 2026.
• Assist with internal financial processes, including preparing supporting documents, supporting budget tracking tables, and ensuring proper filing of financial records.
• Support HR-related administrative tasks, such as organizing recruitment files, assisting with onboarding documents, and maintaining training and HR activity records.
• Support GEO governance processes, including preparation for governance meetings (e.g., compiling documentation, managing timelines, and supporting meeting logistics).
• Support operating planning and performance management processes, including periodic updating of the annual operating plan, organizing internal planning meetings, and supporting the individual performance management cycle for staff members.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings and events, including the GEO 2026 Symposium and Plenary.
• Contribute to data and records management, ensuring that governance, HR, procurement, and finance documentation is up-to-date, clearly organized, and accessible in shared systems.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business or Operations Management, International Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience

No previous work experience is required. Experience in knowledge management, finance, HR processes, procurement, governance, project management, or data management are an advantage.

Other requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; high attention to detail; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with workflow, project management, or document-management tools is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of another official Organization language is considered an asset. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Additional Information

The intern will gain practical experience in operations management within an international organization, including exposure to finance and procurement practices, HR administration, governance processes, knowledge management, cross-team coordination, and Secretariat-wide planning tools. The internship will develop skills in workflow design, organizational administration, and operational service delivery.

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 GEO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.