Remote Climate Projects Assistant

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

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.