DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CAN YOU BE THE DRIVER OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION?

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of Human Resources and Corporate Services. This role provides oversight for WMO’s enabling functions, including human resources, administrative operations, procurement, language and conference services, and organizational support. The Director plays a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness, supporting organizational reforms, and promoting a high-performing, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace aligned with WMO’s strategic objectives and the broader UN reform agenda.


YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT

As Director, you will provide strategic leadership across WMO’s corporate services, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with institutional goals. Under the direct supervision of Assistant Secretary-General, you will:

a) ADVISE SENIOR LEADERSHIP on institutional capacity, workforce planning, and performance.

b) LEAD HR STRATEGY, talent management, and staff development to foster an inclusive and high-integrity culture.

c) OVERSEE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, procurement, and operational risk management to ensure efficiency and compliance.

d) ENSURE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SERVICES in multilingual services and conference logistics for global events.

e) DRIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION across HR and administrative workflows for improved transparency and decision-making.

f) SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE INITIATIVES and policy development to enhance accountability and performance.

g) REPRESENT WMO in inter-agency coordination and promote harmonization of operational practices.


WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:

This position is at the heart of WMO’s institutional strength. It ensures that the Organization attracts and empowers a diverse, talented workforce, fosters a culture of integrity and inclusion, and operates with efficiency and transparency. From strategic HR leadership and digital transformation to overseeing multilingual services and global conference logistics, the Director helps shape the systems and people that drive WMO’s impact.