Associate Project Officer at World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Deadline: 18 February 2026
Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with Hydrological Modelling and Forecasting Section (HMF) and Cryosphere and Water Assessment Services (CWA), and Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Regional Office for Africa, and the guidance of the Head/PDMU and Project Officer/CWA, the incumbent will support Project Officers with the development and delivery of assigned projects in WMO RO for Africa. The Associate Project Officer will mainly be working on the Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA) and CREWS projects in the East Africa and Horn of Africa regions.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
(a) Support project activities on a day-to-day basis, with the responsibility of ensuring that the project produces the results specified in the project work plan within the specified constraints of time and cost;
(b) Review project components, develop project budget and timelines, assess delivery issues and work with national counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on projects activities;
(c) Track and manage project expenditures in accordance with the project budget, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfilment of both project targets and budget targets;
(d) Track and manage project risks, identify emerging risks, address project delays, propose and implement mitigation measures as needed;
(e) Maintain regular communication with the project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project’s objectives and activities;
(f) Prepare, manage and track various contracts issued to ensure timely work completion per schedule and disbursements;
(g) Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge;
(h) Prepare project reports and documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;
(i) In cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, support the process of building synergies and complementarities with other WMO and other UN agencies projects implemented in the region;
(j) Participation in meetings and events related to the project;
(k) where applicable consider country needs in the project implementation;
(l) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
Education
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Experience– A minimum of two (2) years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management with development assistance projects or related area. |
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Other requirements– Experience in disaster risk reduction (DRR), weather, water and climate services, Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), capacity building and climate information in decision-making. Knowledge of weather, water, climate-related activities of WMO and/or other United Nations agencies is highly desirable and would be an advantage. COMPETENCIES The Associate Project Officer must demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies: – Communication & Influence |
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Languages
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The position is funded from extra-budgetary funding.
New appointments on fixed-term contract of one year or more shall be subject to an initial one-year probation period.
See Also: Home-based (Remote) Job opportunities at World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
| Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 56046 |
| Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 24828 (in addition to the net base salary) |
How to Apply
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.
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.
