DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Officer operates within the specific technical requirements defined in the Grant Agreements of the CROSSEU and CARMINE projects to contribute to the tasks and deliverable with WMO’s involvement. The incumbent is expected to apply judgment in interpreting these to carry out assigned tasks effectively, particularly in areas of communication strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project reporting. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the monitoring projects’ finances, following WMO’s the EC’s requirements. While general guidance, by the supervisors in WMO and by CROSSEU and CARMINE Work Package leaders, is provided on expected outputs and project priorities, the incumbent is expected to work with a large degree of independence in determining how best to deliver on the technical aspects required from WMO as a partner, in coordination with project partners and WMO colleagues.

Within the delegated authority / under the direct supervision of WWR Scientific Officer (P4, SI) and Climate and Energy Lead (P4, Services), the Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

a. Coordinate and oversee the scientific delivery of WMO’s contributions to the EC Horizon-funded CROSSEU and CARMINE projects by aligning project goals and outputs with relevant WMO initiatives on socio-economic risks and impacts across departments;

b. Manage the implementation of WMO’s project tasks and deliverables, ensuring timely and successful execution in line with the Grant Agreements through effective planning, monitoring, and reporting;

c. Monitor and manage project expenditures, personnel time, and timesheets in accordance with project budgets and WMO’s financial rules and procedures, ensuring compliance with European Commission requirements;

d. Represent WMO in all necessary project meetings, General Assemblies and evaluations, maintain strong stakeholder engagement, and lead the project administration within WMO through project planning and management and staying abreast of project developments and risks;

e. Carrying out other relevant duties as required.