DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
Organizational Unit
Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery (DPPD) - Private Sector & Philanthropic Engagement Unit (PSPE) 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
The Private Sector & Philanthropic Engagement Unit (PSPE), within the Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery (DPPD), coordinates WMOโs institutional engagement with private and non-state actors, including foundations, philanthropies, commercial entities, business associations and high net worth individuals. PSPE focuses on mobilizing private and philanthropic resources (financial and in-kind) by cultivating high-impact partnerships, as well as supporting WMO technical departments and Members to pursue impactful and mutually beneficial collaboration with the private sector.
Within the framework of the WMO Weather, Climate and Water Intelligence Commons (โWMO Commonsโ), PSPE leads engagement with private, philanthropic, and non-state contributors, while working in close partnership with the Multilateral Finance and Development Partnerships Unit (MFDP), which leads engagement with public-sector actors.
PSPE works closely with the WMO technical departments to coordinate engagement with private sector actors engaged in monitoring and forecasting of weather, climate and water, including the HydroMeteorological and Environmental Industry (HMEI, a business association) and big tech.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the overall guidance of the Director, DPPD, and the direct supervision of the Private Sector Engagement Officer (who serves as Head of PSPE), the incumbent will collaborate closely with relevant external partners and WMO departments.
The Officerโs primary responsibility is to contribute to WMOโs institutional objectives by supporting engagement with private sector actors, strengthening partnerships and advancing the operationalisation of key initiatives, while supporting the application of WMOโs risk management, due diligence, and reputational safeguard frameworks. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Informed by the rapidly evolving landscape of the global weather enterprise, the incumbent will serve as liaison for WMOโs collaboration with private sector actors delivering weather and climate infrastructure and services, including but not limited to the HydroMeteorological and Environmental Industry (HMEI, a business association), its members, and big tech.
(b) WMO has previously organized โOpen Consultative Platformsโ (OCPs) at the global and regional levels to foster public-private engagement with National Meteorolgoical and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and the broader system WMO-coordinated system. Under ongoing institutional reform, the OCPs may transition to more modern, dynamic and fit-for-purpose engagement platforms and processes. The incumbent will support this potential transition and lead organization of subsequent activities.
(c) WMOโs technical departments hold primary responsibility for contents-focused engagement with private sector actors delivering weather and climate infrastructure and services. The incumbent shall liaise closely with them, helping ensure a coordinated approach across all of WMO and particularly with DPPD. This incudes activities under WMOโs call for collaboration on AI monitoring and prediction.
(d) To help facilitate piloting of public-private engagement through WMOโs projects, the incumbent shall liaise with the Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), Technical Coordination Unit (TCU), and project managers.
(e) Informed by opportunities and demand, the incumbent shall help identify and plan events that add value to dialogue and knowledge generation across the global weather enterprise.
(f) The incumbent shall support the development of communication materials and maintain the PSPE section of the WMO website, as well as contributing to briefing notes/talking points for DPPD and WMO leadership.
(g) As a critical staff of PSPE, the incumbent shall support the WMO Weather, Climate and Water Intelligence Commons and carry out other activities as required.
(h) Support due diligence assessments of potential non-state and private-sector partners, contributing to WMOโs risk management and reputational safeguards and to the maintenance of policies, tools, and guidance for responsible and transparent engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree in business or public administration, social or political sciences, economics, international cooperation or related field. 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.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience in public-private engagement, in particular in topics, activities and processes related to the global weather enterprise.
Other requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
- Familiarity with the concepts of global public goods, especially swith regards to environmental monitoring and forecasting.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity, team spirit, and collaboration.
COMPETENCIES
The Associate Private Sector Engagement Officer Officer must demonstrate individual contributor proficiency in the following competencies:
- Communication & Influence
- Collaboration & Team Dynamics
- Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Integrity & Accountability
- Innovation & Digital Agility
- Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
The position is funded from regular budget. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 56046
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 48648 (in addition to the net base salary) Additional Information:
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 WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 3 February 2026