Secretary of the WMO Governing Bodies

The Secretary of the WMO Governing Bodies leads the organization, conduct and follow-up of sessions of the World Meteorological Congress and Executive Council, ensuring effective governance and support to the WMO President and Secretariat. The role involves managing the Governing Bodies Secretariat and supporting decision-making processes and adherence to rules of procedure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governing Bodies Secretariat, acting as the central focal point for the provision of policy advice and quality support to the WMO President and the WMO Secretariat for the rational and effective functioning of Congress and the Executive Council and for their interactions with other constituent bodies.
• Support the decision-making process and the follow-up of decisions taken, ensuring effective and efficient communication.
• Ensure that rules of procedure and basic texts are respected and adhered to and provide support functions in both form and process.
• Prepare the provisional agenda, explanatory memorandum and list of documents of sessions of Congress, Executive Council, Bureau and governance-related committees and task forces and coordinate the submission of documents by departments and the internal approval by the statutory deadlines.
• Prepare statutory documents for Congress and the Executive Council (reports by the WMO President and Executive Council, review of constituent bodies of Congress and subsidiary bodies of the Executive Council, review of previous resolutions, general summary etc.).
• Support the WMO President, in his/her function of president of Congress and the Executive Council and Chair of the Bureau, in the preparation and conduct of sessions, including preparation of briefing notes and speeches, assistance in presiding and organizing the work of sessions and maintenance of files of the official correspondence.
• Ensure the application, keep under review and enhance the governance, procedures, methods of work and document format of the governing bodies, including the preparation of policy and technical studies, and ensure their uniform application across all the constituent bodies.
• Organize and manage sessions of the WMO Bureau and governance-related committees and task forces, including the preparation and distribution of their summary reports.
• Carry out other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in political science, diplomacy, management, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree) in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience working with governing bodies, diplomacy, national or international public administration, strategic management and planning, international development, or a related area is required.
• Experience in international or multilateral organizations would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality reports, documents and correspondence.
• Sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement and initiative as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
• Ability to navigate competing agendas with absolute tact, discretion, and strict neutrality.
• Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.

Skills

• Governance Management
• Diplomacy
• Strategic Management
• International Development
• Report Writing
• Document Drafting
• Correspondence Management
• Multilateral Organization Experience
• Public Administration
• Meeting Organization
• Rules of Procedure
• Decision-Making Support
• Interpersonal Skills
• Multicultural Environment Experience
• Discretion and Tact
• English Language

Languages

English