Assistant Project Communication Officer (P1)

About the role

The Assistant Project Communication Officer (P1) 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 role supports the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies for CREWS, ESCAP and Adaptation Fund projects in South Asia and South-East Asia, ensuring consistent messaging, branding and stakeholder engagement. It also coordinates with the Global Communications and Engagement team in WMO headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing project and communication activities.
• Work with the corporate WMO Global Communications and Engagement team to align project communications with organizational messaging and branding.
• Create communication materials such as reports, stories, flyers, brochures and videos for internal and external audiences.
• Draft stories, press releases, newsletters, social media content and presentations, and source multimedia content.
• Maintain and update websites and social media channels.
• Support stakeholder engagement, partner coordination, events, workshops and campaigns.
• Track and report on communication activities, document lessons learned and success stories.

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.
• Knowledge of disaster risk reduction, climate services, early warning systems, capacity building and climate information is required; knowledge of WMO and UN climate activities is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of other official WMO languages is an advantage.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of one year, funded from extra-budgetary resources.
• Initial annual net base salary of USD 43,834 plus a post adjustment of USD 29,106.
• Possibility of renewal after a one-year probation, subject to funds and satisfactory performance.