Associate Scientific Officer, P.2 (Fixed-Term - 1 year)

The Associate Scientific Officer supports atmospheric composition activities under the Global Atmosphere Watch Programme, focusing on the Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System initiative. The role involves coordination, scientific reporting, capacity building, and supporting early warning systems for sand and dust storms.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and coordination of activities related to the SDS-WAS within the framework of the GAW Programme including organizing meetings, preparing scientific and technical reports, guidance documents, training materials, and policy-relevant information products.
• Assist in organizing international conferences and technical workshops related to SDS-WAS activities.
• Assist in advancing Early Warning Systems for Sand and Dust Storms through improved scientific coordination, forecasting capabilities, observational integration, and capacity building.
• Support outreach and communication activities aimed at enhancing the visibility and societal benefits of SDS-WAS.
• Support reporting of SDS-WAS activities including representation of WMO within the UN Coalition for Combating Sand and Dust Storms and other related duties supporting the GAW Programme.

Requirements

• Masters degree or equivalent in Atmospheric Sciences. A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with two years of additional directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in scientific and/or technical management of project, including reporting and communication scientific results and achievements.
• Proven experience with financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance in line with international donor requirements.
• Demonstrated track record in organizing multi-stakeholder meetings and supporting international partnerships.
• Experience of working across multi-disciplinary teams / inter-agency teams.
• Knowledge of aerosol science and technologies or atmospheric modelling would be a plus.
• Familiarity with the UN system and global environmental governance processes and with WMO.
• Ability to work collaboratively across institutions and adapt to complex, multi-partner environments.
• Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage, especially Arabic.

Skills

• Atmospheric Science
• Scientific Research Project Management
• Scientific Reporting
• Financial Monitoring
• Donor Compliance
• Stakeholder Meeting Organization
• International Partnership Support
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Aerosol Science
• Atmospheric Modelling
• UN System Knowledge
• Global Environmental Governance
• Capacity Building
• Early Warning Systems
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English, Arabic