WMO Associate Project Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now WMO Associate Project Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – WMO is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Associate Project Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
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WMO Associate Project Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Associate Project Officer
- Organization: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- Grade: P2
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Salary: Annual net base salary on initial appointment is US$ 56046
- Posted Date: February 10, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 18, 2026
- Official Website: wmo.int
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Regional Office for Africa, and the guidance of the Head/PDMU and Project Officer/CWA, the incumbent will support Project Officers with the development and delivery of assigned projects in WMO RO for Africa. The Associate Project Officer will mainly be working on the Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA) and CREWS projects in the East Africa and Horn of Africa regions.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Support project activities on a day-to-day basis, with the responsibility of ensuring that the project produces the results specified in the project work plan within the specified constraints of time and cost;
- Review project components, develop project budget and timelines, assess delivery issues and work with national counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on projects activities;
- Track and manage project expenditures in accordance with the project budget, as well as WMO rules and procedures, to ensure transparency, responsibility and timely fulfilment of both project targets and budget targets;
- Track and manage project risks, identify emerging risks, address project delays, propose and implement mitigation measures as needed;
- Maintain regular communication with the project implementing partners and key stakeholders, ensuring their active participation, involvement and support of the project’s objectives and activities;
- Prepare, manage and track various contracts issued to ensure timely work completion per schedule and disbursements;
- Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge;
- Prepare project reports and documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;
- In cooperation with relevant WMO colleagues, support the process of building synergies and complementarities with other WMO and other UN agencies projects implemented in the region;
- Participation in meetings and events related to the project;
- Where applicable consider country needs in the project implementation;
- Carry out other relevant duties as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in natural sciences, meteorology, climatology, hydrology, engineering international relations/international development, or a closely related field.
- 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.
Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in project or programme management with development assistance projects or related area.
- Experience with stakeholder management in East and Horn of Africa regions.
- A project management certification is an advantage.
Other Requirements
- Experience in disaster risk reduction (DRR), weather, water and climate services, Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), capacity building and climate information in decision-making. Knowledge of weather, water, climate-related activities of WMO and/or other United Nations agencies is highly desirable and would be an advantage.
- Strong sense of responsibility, maturity of judgement, and initiative.
- Experience in writing and revising technical documents and reports.
- Good analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
How to Apply
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 WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. For more details CLICK HERE.
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