VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2019/DRA 1

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 10 September 2019

POST GRADE DUTY STATION  COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Internship N/A Geneva, Switzerland 15 October 2019 Internship

or as soon as possible 6 months
thereafter
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced
workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and
Development and Regional Activities Department men, including those with disabilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS

Under the supervision of DRA Project Portfolio Manager the Education

intern will: Applicants at the time of application must have completed or be
enrolled in a university course or equivalent in international
Assist with the coordination and implementation of on-going and development, international business, marketing,
future national and regional development assistance projects, in communications, climatology, meteorology, hydrology, or a field
collaboration with Project Officers and, regional offices and closely related to the work of WMO.
relevant WMO Technical Departments;
Support the planning and organization of meetings, workshops Experience
and conferences related to projects and prepare supporting Applicants are not required to have professional work
documents and presentations; experience for participation in the internship programme.
Assist the with the preparation of documents and reports for However, any experience in project management, development
various projects; cooperation or related area is an advantage.
Carry out or support any necessary financial and administrative
functions related to main tasks activities;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned. Other requirements
Sense of responsibility, initiative, attention to detail, ability to
work in a team. Good knowledge of MS Office and standard
software applications. Good written and oral communication.

Languages
Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of French, Spanish,
Russian, Chinese or Arabic would be of added value.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic,

Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview. CVs of qualified internship applicants who
are not selected for a vacancy will generally be kept in a roster for two years.
Date of issue of vacancy notice: 13 August 2019