Programme Manager at World Meteorological Organization

Location: Geneva
Last Date: December 30, 2010

VACANCY NOTICE No. 1783
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 11 January 2011

POST
Programme Manager, Communications and Media Relations

GRADE
P.5*

DUTY STATION
Geneva

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 February 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter

NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term of two years with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year, which can be extended up to a maximum of two years

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Applications from suitably qualified female and male candidates are equally welcome. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 1990 is 62. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(See reverse side)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree in journalism, international relations, communication, political science or related area.

Experience
At least 10 years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in public information, communication and journalism combined with solid experience in strategic communication and crisis management, of which five years in international communication, information and diplomacy preferably in the United Nations system.

Other requirements
Experience defining and managing high-profile communication challenges. Ability to undertake effective media outreach programmes. Proven managerial and negotiation skills. Proven experience to develop communication strategies.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including ability to draft communications and documents. Maturity of judgment and good sense of initiative. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Languages
Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of other official languages of the WMO Secretariat would be an advantage.
(Note: the working languages of the WMO Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
* The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.

SALARY, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER BENEFITS
Annual net base salary on initial appointment US$ 85,615 for staff members with dependants
US$ 79,537 for staff members without dependants
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is US$ 78,937 for staff members with dependants
US$ 73,333 for staff members without dependants
This post adjustment, which is subject to change without notice, is paid in addition to the net basic salary.

APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made on the WMO Personal History Form which may be obtained from the WMO Secretariat on request or downloaded from the Internet at http://www.wmo.int/vacancies and should be addressed under confidential cover to:
The Chief, Human Resources Division, World Meteorological Organization, P.O. Box 2300, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland

Do not send your application via multiple routes. Due to the expected volume of applications, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
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.
Date of issue of vacancy notice: 16 November 2010

W O R L D M E T E O R O L O G I C A L O R G A N I Z A T I O N
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VACANCY NOTICE No. 1783, ANNEX
PROGRAMME MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS

Duties and responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Secretary of the IPCC, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

(a) Direct and manage the media and outreach services of the IPCC, focussing on the role, work and results of the IPCC through efforts targeted directly to the media and the general public, in collaboration with key partners, in particular, governments, academics, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations. As a member of the IPCC senior management team, contribute to the formulation of IPCC's overall communication strategies and policies, and advise the Chairperson,
IPCC vice-chairs, the IPCC Secretary and co-chairs of IPCC working groups and task forces on matters pertaining to the IPCC's communication priorities and issues. Act as spokesperson regarding all matters related to the IPCC procedures and processes and liaise with IPCC officials and experts to address questions related to science;

(b) Ensure that communication and outreach on programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and all outputs produced meet required standards, including internal publications and leaflets, statements, speeches, press releases, organization of press conferences and briefings, information campaigns, workshops, etc.;

(c) Advise and coach IPCC experts on when and how to interact with the media and the public in general. Oversee information activities of the different working groups and guide their communication experts. Oversee the consistency in the communication practices throughout the IPCC, its working groups and task forces;

(d) Propose and implement initiatives to strengthen the IPCC relations with governmental and intergovernmental information and communications partners. Explore new cooperation and partnership modalities (i.e. Climate Change Foundations, Academies, etc.). Identify appropriate fund-raising activities;

(e) Direct and supervise all web information of the IPCC Secretariat which includes Internet information content, Webcast;

(f) Maintain and strengthen liaison with the media, including the press, radio and television and provide leadership to the development of communication and outreach programmes, with special attention to the area of social media (twitter, facebook, blogs, etc.);

(g) Assist the IPCC Chairperson and Secretary in the formulation of IPCC's information policies (internal and external) and in matters pertaining to the dissemination of scientific information, including on their communication in public forums and in appearances before academic and/or intergovernmental bodies, international conferences, workshops and symposiums;

(h) Manage and supervise the work of other information staff and consultants (in the IPCC Secretariat and associated with any IPCC working group, task force or other IPCC official) in implementing the communication strategy, publications and developing Internet-based media services;

(i) Foster interaction with UN system partners (UNEP, WMO, UNFCCC, etc.). Formulate and provide guidance to the substantive work of communication consultants, determining priorities and allocating resources for IPCC communication strategy and action plans implementation and for its timely delivery;

(j) Carry out other relevant duties as required.