Assistant Project Communication Officer, P.1 (Fixed-term 1 year)

About the role

This fixed-term position of one year is based in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, within the Regional Coordination Office Department of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Reporting to the Project Officer, the Assistant Project Communication Officer supports the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies for the CREWS, ESCAP and Adaptation Fund projects in South Asia and South-East Asia. The role ensures consistent messaging and branding across project outputs and coordinates with the Global Communications and Engagement team in WMO headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing project and communication activities under the supervision of the RAP Project Officer.
• Work with the corporate WMO Global Communications and Engagement team to align project communications with organizational messaging and branding.
• Create key messaging and communication materials such as reports, stories, flyers, brochures and videos for internal and external audiences.
• Draft and edit press releases, newsletters, reports and social media content; draft stories and source photos and videos to highlight project impact.
• Support presentations, speeches and talking points, and maintain and update websites and social media channels.
• Support stakeholder engagement, event organisation, workshops and campaigns, and track and report on communication activities.
• Document lessons learned, success stories and best practices.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, International Relations or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience in project communications or similar support roles.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of other official WMO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of disaster risk reduction, climate services, MHEWS, capacity building and climate information is required; knowledge of WMO and UN climate activities is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CMS and design software.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

What we offer

• Position funded from extra-budgetary resources.
• Initial annual net base salary of USD 43,834, with a post adjustment of USD 29,106.
• Renewal possible after a one-year probation, subject to funds and satisfactory performance.

Applications are submitted online through the WMO e-recruitment system; shortlisted candidates may be asked to take a written test and/or an interview. No processing fee is charged.