VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2025/GEO 3

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

11 January 2026

30 day(s) until closing deadline
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Internships

POST

Internship

GRADE

N/A

DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

3 March 2026

or as soon as possible thereafter

NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Internship
12 months

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Chief of Member Services, the intern will support the Member Services Unit in strengthening engagement with GEO”s 116 Member governments, to improve Member participation, ownership, policy advocacy and financial commitments to GEO. The intern will be responsible for the following tasks: – Maintain and update contact information for GEO Members, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records of GEO Principals, Alternates, Focal Points, and other key contacts in the contact management system, with an initial review completed by April 2026. – Conduct a quantitative assessment of Member engagement based on participation in GEO governance bodies and key events in 2025-2026; prepare and submit a report by October 2026. – Research, draft, and update GEO Member profiles, with at least 20 profiles developed or revised by December 2026. – Improve Member-facing content on the GEO website, ensuring information is accurate, current, and user-friendly; assist with generating content for the bi-monthly Member newsletter (e.g. blog posts). – Support Member engagement activities led by the Chief of Member Services and the Member Services Associate, including preparing background materials, organizing meetings, taking notes, and tracking follow-up actions. – Provide general administrative and research support to the Member Services Unit as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor”s degree in international relations, Public Administration, Geography, Earth Sciences, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience

No previous work experience is required. Experience with research, communications, or data management is an advantage.

Other requirements

Strong interpersonal skills. Good analytical and drafting skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software. Proficiency in design tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create visually appealing materials. Detail-oriented. Takes initiative. Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse team.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Knowledge of another official Organization language is considered an asset.

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

Additional Information:

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public . Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom GEO 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:
12 December 2025