DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
2.5 Days/week - 12 months
Organizational Unit
Group on Earth Observations 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
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and partners are developing the Global Ecosystems Atlas (the Atlas) - a trusted, open, co-created public good that consolidates ecosystem maps and AI-enabled layers. It will provide consistent, comparable information on ecosystem location, condition, and change.
Phase 1 (2025-2026) requires a steady flow of high-quality content to explain the Atlas, highlight progress and partnerships, and grow target audiences across digital channels. Under the supervision of the Atlas Content & Multi-Platform Communications Consultant, the consultancy will deliver hands-on content production (social media, graphics, blogs, newsletters, website) aligned with Atlas branding and messaging. Responsibilities include supporting a content calendar, producing/editing materials, and ensuring analytics-driven optimisation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
CONTENT CALENDAR (month 1)
12-month calendar with themes, formats, owners, deadlines, and workflow.
IDEA PIPELINE (ongoing)
10-12 pitches and 4 research dossiers per month.
INTERVIEWS (quarterly targets)
24-32 interviews in 12 months (~2-3/month) with staff, focal points and partners. Provide transcripts within 5 days, secure consent, store in repository.
BLOGS - 24 (2/month)
400-500 words, pull-quote, SEO title/description, hero image + alt text.
NEWSLETTERS - 12 (monthly)
Modular format (lead, highlights, CTA), with A/B testing.
SOCIAL - 100 posts
60 LinkedIn (12 long-form), 40 Twitter; each with UTM, alt text, partner tags.
INFOGRAPHICS/ANIMATIONS - 12 (monthly)
=30s, source notes, plain-language alt text.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS - 12 (monthly)
Spotlight + 2 quote variants, logo lockup, repost copy; partner sign-off required.
WEBINAR/EVENT PACKS - 4
Delivered =10 days pre-event: run-of-show, slides, briefs, promo kit, registration copy, wrap template.
MEASUREMENT/REPORTING
Monthly dashboards (reach, engagement, sentiment, top content, recommendations).
Content impact report with Phase-2 roadmap and reusable playbook.
CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
Story mining, interview guides, landing-page copy, blogs, threads, graphics, partner packs for campaigns.
DELIVERABLES:
CONTENT PLANNING
- Maintain Atlas calendar across web/blog, newsletter, social, aligned with roadmap and milestones.
CONTENT PRODUCTION
- 24 blogs, 12 spotlights, 12 newsletters, 100 social posts, 4 webinar packs, 12 graphics.
SUPPORTING ASSETS
- Infographics, data visuals, animations, event packs, all brand- and accessibility-compliant.
CONTENT SOURCING
- Documented pipeline for gathering with partners/teams; manage approvals, metadata, and repository with taxonomy and reuse guidance.
PUBLICATION
Publish to web/CMS and social; apply SEO (keywords, titles, meta descriptions), UTMs, link architecture; set newsletter templates and cadence.
MEASUREMENT
- Track reach, engagement, CTR, sign-ups; monthly dashboards with insights; adjust content based on data and feedback.
REPORTING
- Quarterly updates and final outputs/impact summary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
University degree in communications, journalism, media/graphic design, environmental communications or related field.
Experience
Minimum five (5) years' experience producing digital content for international audiences; portfolio demonstrating excellent writing/editing and social content creation; experience creating infographics/short-form video; experience with scientific or environmental topics preferred.
Other requirements
Strong editorial judgement and plain-language writing; social copywriting, threads and carousels; basic motion/graphic design, video editing and data visualisation (or ability to brief/manage designers); CMS/SEO fundamentals; newsletter tooling and list hygiene; analytics and optimisation; stakeholder coordination; familiarity with biodiversity/GBF, Earth observation and partner-centric storytelling.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Candidates are asked to include a financial proposal as part of their application. Additional Information:
Proposed fee: Pay-Band Level B
Focal point email for additional information: jobs@geosec.org
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. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 23 September 2025