DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

7 April 2026
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Short-term
Maternity Leave Cover

Organizational Unit

Planning, Foresight and Performance Office (PFPO)
Office of the Assistant Secretary-General 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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Planning, Foresight and Performance, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1) Support the application and enhancement of performance monitoring and country assessment tools (such as diagnostics, rapid assessments, rolling reviews, etc.) by contributing to tool design, methodological improvements, data collection, and analysis processes.
2) Contribute to the development and refinement of assessment methodologies, tools, and processes by providing feedback from implementation, testing improved approaches, and ensuring alignment.
3) Collect monitoring data, conduct data quality assurance and identify data gaps and needs.
4) Generate modern data products (e.g. infographics, story maps, interactive dashboards, and reports) that effectively communicate key findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
5) Contribute to the development of performance reports, analytical studies, and communication materials by compiling, synthesizing, and presenting monitoring results in accessible formats, in close collaboration with the rest of the PFPO team.
6) Support the strategic and operational planning processes, as required.
7) Carry out other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Masters degree or equivalent in International Relations, Business Administration, International Development, Environmental Science or another 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 two (2) years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in planning, monitoring performance assessment, project management. Excellent knowledge of results-based management theory and application. Experience in digital transformation initiatives on data, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and data presentation.

Other requirements Sense of integrity, responsibility, maturity of judgement, initiative and creativity. Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads. Experience in conceptualizing and developing data-driven reports in diverse formats and media. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. COMPETENCIES The Associate Planning and Monitoring 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.)

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES

Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 56046

Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 52571 (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: 16 February 2026