Job ID: 71467

Work Programme Officer, P.4 (Fixed-Term - 1 Year), GEO Secretariat

Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat / World Meteorological Organization

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Apply by: 04 Oct 2026

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Work Programme Officer, P.4 (Fixed-Term - 1 Year), GEO Secretariat

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Under the supervision of the Chief, Work Programme Coordinator, the Work Programme Officer holds operational responsibility for facilitating implementation of the GEO Work Programme (GWP) and driving engagement with the GEO community, including overseeing the GEO Community Space. Duties include: serving as principal operational focal point for the GWP community; overseeing the GEO Community Space; leading design and delivery of the GWP's contribution to major GEO convenings including the GEO Symposium; assessing draft Implementation Plans of candidate GWP activities; implementing the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the GWP; analysing progress and outcomes and preparing Progress Reports and GEO Highlights Reports; providing governance support to the GEO Programme Board; supporting Member Services-led engagement with GEO Members; supervising the Partnerships Officer, Participating Organizations and Associates; and representing the GEO Secretariat in relevant meetings and events. Requires a Master's degree in environmental sciences, international relations, public policy, social sciences or related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, international partnership coordination, community engagement, or event design and delivery, preferably in Earth observations, environmental data, sustainable development, or intergovernmental organizations. Excellent knowledge of English required. Annual net base salary US$ 86,027 plus post adjustment of US$ 72,521.

Apply Before 04/10/2026

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system. The GEO Secretariat no longer accepts applications via post or email.
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