🇨🇭 SOFF Climate Finance Operations Intern 🌍 WMO Secretariat Internship in Geneva, Switzerland 📊

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is offering an internship within the SOFF Secretariat in Geneva. This internship offers an opportunity for a young professional to gain experience working for a specialized climate fund and overseeing aspects of portfolio management, as well as experience working for a United Nations specialized agency and specifically on climate finance.

Duties and Responsibilities

📊 Support the monitoring and administration of SOFF Readiness phase outputs in coordination with the WMO Technical Authority

📈 Assist in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the SOFF Readiness and Investment phase, including supporting progress report analysis to ensure efficient monitoring of SOFF implementation

🧾 Support the review process of the Investment funding requests, including related processes through the UNMPTF Gateway platform

🗂️ Support the tracking of implementation progress and key reporting requirements

📥 Compile and provide operational data and information to the SOFF team

💾 Assist in maintaining and updating the SOFF Operations Database and SOFF Learning platform

✅ Provide overall support to SOFF operational activities as required

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Who Can Apply

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Environmental Science, Climate, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations or a related field. A master's degree is considered an advantage. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching the mandatory age of separation.

Experience

✍️ Strong writing and communication skills in English

🌍 Experience working on climate change related projects or programmes

💶 Experience working on development projects or climate finance, especially in developing countries, is an advantage

🤝 Experience working in international contexts

Other Requirements

⚙️ Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively

🌱 Interest in climate change, meteorology, or international development is an advantage

Languages

🗣️ Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written)

🌐 Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage

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The Details

🗓️ Contract duration: 6 months

📅 Anticipated start date: mid-September 2026

📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland

How to Apply

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system. Do not send your application via multiple routes, as WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted, and shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.