INTERNSHIP​/PDMU​/DPO

VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2025/PDMU/DPO 2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 16 September 2025 Recruitment Completed

INTERNSHIP GRADE: N/A
DUITY STATION:
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY:
To be determined
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT:
Internship (3.5 months)

Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), Development Partnerships Office (DPO)
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.

• Support the development of project communication material for publishing on various social channels (Instagram, Linked In, X, Blue Sky).
• Draft project web news content with reports received from project managers.
• Support with the upkeep of project web pages on the WMO public website.
• Assist in the organization and communication of Forum.
• Feed and manage PDMU content calendar in collaboration with project managers and Associate Project Communication Officer.
• Assist with other day to day tasks and any other business, as seen fit by primary supervisor.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism, international relations, social science, environmental sciences or related fields.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the internship programme.

• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Experience in writing and editing reports, articles, or other texts (in English) is required.
• Strong social media skills, specifically with Instagram, Tik Tok and other micro-storytelling platforms.
• Knowledge of web publication tools, video and photo editing tools is an advantage.
• Computer proficiency in standard software applications (MS Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
• Knowledge of the climate, weather and water field is an advantage.
• Experience in filming and/or data visualization would be an asset.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish, and/or other United Nations official languages would also be an advantage. (

Note:

The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Work programme:
To be determined in collaboration with intern based on their unique skillset, experience, and expectations from the internship, as well as the support needed from the Head, Project Development and Management Unit and the Associate Project Communications Officer.

Learning component of the internship:
This internship should leave the intern feeling more equipped to join the workforce in an entry level position. In addition to strengthening their hard skills in the area of communication through day-to-day tasks like editing and drafting content, it will also help them hone their soft skills in collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving by working closely with team members on diverse projects.

They will gain practical experience in managing deadlines, receiving and implementing feedback, and navigating professional workplace dynamics, ensuring they leave with both the confidence and competence to succeed in their next role.

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.