CONSULTANCY-Strategic Outreach and Resource Mobilization Support for the WMO Commons - SSA-2026-MFDP-DPPD-20

Description

Background

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is advancing the development of the WMO Commons, a proposed financing and partnership mechanism designed to mobilize public, philanthropic and private-sector resources to strengthen the global weather, climate and water data and services ecosystem.

As climate-related risks increasingly affect businesses, financial institutions and governments, there is growing demand for authoritative climate information to support risk assessment, resilience planning and decision-making. To support the next phase of development of the WMO Commons, WMO seeks to strengthen its engagement with private-sector stakeholders, identify high-potential investment opportunities, and explore innovative financing approaches.

The purpose of this assignment is to support WMO in developing a targeted outreach and engagement strategy for the WMO Commons, identifying and prioritizing strategic entry points and use-case narratives, and assessing the potential market for fee- or subscription-based WMO-certified (or WMO-produced) products and services related to climate risk assessment and monitoring. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultancy will engage in the following activities:

1. Targeted outreach plan
Objective: Secure commitments by translating the Commons into clear, sector-specific value propositions, with a disciplined outreach and follow-up process.
•    Set outreach sequencing (process)
•    Set priority targets and 'what's in it for them' and get list of leads from DPPD
•    Apply the supply chain / risk and resilience framing to sector-specific outreach where relevant
Insurance / reinsurance (anchor entry point)
Select financial institutions (climate risk / asset management)
Commodity players (weather exposure)
Strategic tech partners (in-kind potential)

2. Strategic prioritisation of entry points and use-case narratives
Objective: Identify and prioritise the most credible and fundable entry points for the Commons based on urgency, funding potential, and alignment with WMO’s comparative advantage.
•    Develop a prioritisation framework by defining 4–5 priority entry points 
•    Develop narratives for the entry points for the Commons, including the “global supply chain / insurance” framing and language that resonates with corporate audiences
•    Link this to the Targeted outreach plan (Deliverable 1)

3. Assessment of the potential market for global fee/subscription-based WMO certified (or produced) products and services to support climate physical and transition risk assessment and monitoring

Education: 

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration, international development, sustainability, climate policy, environmental management, or a related field.

Experience:

•    Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in private-sector engagement, sustainable finance, impact investing, climate finance, resource mobilization, or partnership development.
•    Demonstrated experience working with financial institutions, investors, philanthropic organizations, corporations, and/or multilateral organizations on investment strategies, ESG integration, climate risk, sustainability, or related topics.
•    Proven experience developing market assessments, investment cases, stakeholder engagement strategies, or business development plans.
•    Experience translating complex technical, climate, sustainability, or development-related concepts into compelling value propositions for corporate and investor audiences.
•    Experience engaging with organizations operating in sectors such as insurance, financial services, commodities, technology, sustainability, climate resilience, or international development.

Knowledge & Skills:

•    Strong understanding of climate finance, sustainable finance, ESG frameworks, climate risk and resilience, and emerging market trends.
•    Demonstrated ability to identify and assess market opportunities, partnership models, and innovative financing mechanisms.
•    Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
•    Excellent drafting and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, strategic recommendations, and materials for senior decision-makers.
•    Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.

Other Requirements: 

•    Availability during the proposed period
•    Ability to respond quickly to urgent requests and provide fast turnaround on document reviews.

Languages: 

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage. 

(Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Salary and Allowances: Payband D

Duration: 30 days

Commencement of Duty: 16 June 2026

Additional Information:

Focal point email for additional information: [email protected]

Applications:

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.

Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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