Assistant Project Officer, P.1 (Fixed-term - 1 year) in Genève

pWork arrangement bRemote / Home-based /b /p h3Organizational Context /h3 pThis position is located in the Meteorological and Sectoral Services (MSS) Division of the Science, Services and Capacity Development (SSCD) Department. The Assistant Project Officer will directly report to the Scientific and Project Officer. The focus of this position is to support implementation of extrabudgetary funded projects, most notably to support the implementation of the International Climate Initiative (IKI)-funded Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) global project. /p h3Job Purpose /h3 pTo contribute to the implementation of extrabudgetary funded projects, particularly the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) global project, by assisting in project monitoring, financial tracking, partner communication, and reporting. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liContribute to the implementation of the Integrated Climate Services for Transformative Climate Action (CISTA) Project and other designated technical projects (such as TRACT Maldives, Climate Science Information for Climate Action-CSICA) on a day-to-day basis /li liAssist in monitoring project workplans, proactively assessing how project implementation can best achieve the expected deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost /li liAssist the Scientific and Project Officer in tracking and managing project expenditures in accordance with project budgets, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfilment of projects’ targets and budget targets /li liMaintain regular communication with project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project(s) objectives and activities /li liSupport the preparation of background documents, project agreements, reports and related documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations /li liIn cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, including in regional offices, support the process of building synergies and complementarities with other WMO and other UN agencies projects implemented in respective project countries /li liMaintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities, track tasks and to support outreach and communication activities /li liAssist in organizing and participating in relevant meetings, workshops and training events related to the projects /li liCarry out other relevant duties as required /li /ul h3Work Experience /h3 pAt 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 excellent capacity to conduct research and analysis on scientific, economic, social, and political dimensions of climate change. /p h3Skills /h3 pKnowledge of Project Management tools and processes. Familiarity with the UN system and global environmental and climate governance processes. Ability to work collaboratively across institutions and adapt to complex, multi-partner environments. Proficiencies in Communication Influence, Collaboration Team Dynamics, Inclusive Mindset Cultural Awareness, Decision Making Problem Solving, Integrity Accountability, Innovation Digital Agility, Stakeholder Understanding Engagement. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr