The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) seeks an exceptional and innovative leader to serve as Chief of the WHO-WMO Joint Office for Climate and Health and Technical Support Unit of the Global Heat Health Information Network. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most critical and rapidly expanding areas of international cooperation, where meteorological expertise meets public health imperatives.
As Chief, you will spearhead groundbreaking initiatives that directly impact millions of lives worldwide. This role offers the rare opportunity to build and lead a dynamic, growing program at the forefront of climate-health integration, working at the highest levels of international cooperation between two premier UN agencies.
Under the direct supervision of the Director for Meteorological and Sectoral Services, this senior leadership role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and global impact in a rapidly evolving field:
a) SHAPE INNOVATIVE CLIMATE-HEALTH PROGRAMMS that define global standards and drive WMO’s Strategic Plan implementation;
b) MANAGE PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERSHIPS with WHO and leading global health actors while representing WMO on the international stage;
c) LEAD DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL TEAMS across multiple workstreams, fostering collaboration and driving performance excellence;
d) SET TECHNICAL STANDARDS through expert guidance to SERCOM subsidiary bodies and development of normative materials;
e) OVERSEE STRATEGIC RESOURCES including budget management, extrabudgetary projects, and results-based performance systems.