Internship (INTERNSHIP-2026-DPPD - 1)

The intern will provide critical operational support in research, meeting coordination, documentation, due diligence and communications to the Private Sector and Philanthropic Engagement Unit within the Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery at WMO. This role supports partnership engagement, resource mobilization, event coordination, and knowledge management to enable effective delivery on partnership and resource mobilization objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of bilateral meetings with private-sector companies, philanthropic foundations, investors and other non-state actors; prepare agendas, background notes and participant profiles; take notes and produce structured meeting summaries; track and follow up on agreed actions; and maintain the Dialogue Tracker, contact lists and partner engagement records.
• Conduct research and mapping of prospective private-sector and philanthropic partners, contributors and funding opportunities; prepare organizational and partner profiles; monitor relevant philanthropic, sustainable finance and private-sector developments; and support the identification and prioritization of potential partnership and resource mobilization opportunities.
• Help conduct background research on companies, foundations and other organizations being considered for engagement with WMO; support the preparation and documentation of due diligence reviews and risk assessments; monitor relevant public information and databases; and maintain due diligence records and trackers in accordance with WMO procedures.
• Support the operationalization and promotion of the WMO Commons, including research and mapping of potential contributors and strategic partners; preparation and updating of pitch materials, FAQs, presentations and other communications products; and preparation of background information for contributor and investor engagement.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of Open Consultative Platform (OCP) sessions and other high-level private-sector and philanthropic engagements; assist with concept notes, agendas, participant research, briefing materials, logistical documentation and meeting reports; and support participant coordination and follow-up.
• Support research and preparation for WMO engagement with relevant private-sector platforms, networks and forums, including the World Economic Forum and other initiatives related to sustainable finance, climate risk, technology and global weather, climate and water services; monitor upcoming opportunities and prepare short background and briefing materials as required.
• Support the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, talking points, presentations and internal reports for senior-level engagements; maintain organized records of PSPE partnerships and activities; and support coordination and information exchange with other WMO units and technical departments.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's level in international relations, international development, climate studies, business, economics, legal or a related field
• No prior experience required. Coursework or academic exposure to international organizations, private sector engagement, partnerships, resource mobilization or sustainability would be an asset.
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Fluency in English required
• Knowledge of French would be an advantage

Skills

• Research
• Report Writing
• Meeting Coordination
• Documentation
• Due Diligence
• Communications
• Partnership Engagement
• Resource Mobilization
• Event Coordination
• Knowledge Management

Languages

English, French