World Meteorological Organization

Internship (INTERNSHIP/2026/CREWS/1)

Duty station
🇨🇭 Geneve, Switzerland
Country / area
Switzerland
Region
Europe
UN system
Specialized Agency
Posted

About this role

This internship opportunity with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) offers hands-on experience in program and portfolio management within the CREWS Operational Plan. Interns will support the development of operational plans, coordinate meetings of the Operational Coordination Group, compile and organize portfolio data, and assist with organizing Secretariat events. The role provides a learning component focused on programming and portfolio management, offering valuable networking and professional development opportunities. The position is ideal for students nearing graduation or recent graduates seeking to gain practical experience in international organizations.

Key requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in development studies, international relations, environment or similar
  • At least one year work experience in the UN, MDBs or other international organizations
  • English fluency

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of other UN official languages
  • Experience in programme or portfolio management
  • Experience in project development or implementation

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
At least one year work experience in the UN, MDBs or other international organizations in programme or portfolio management, project development or implementation.
Required degree
At least Bachelor's degree in development studies, international relations, environment and similar.
Languages
English

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assist in the process of developing the CREWS Operational Plan.
  2. Support in coordinating the meetings of the Operational Coordination Group (OCG) Support in ensuring that portfolio data are compiled, organized and updated.
  3. Support in organizing events and activities of the Secretariat, i.e. drafting generic presentations and assisting in logistics.
  4. Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

 

Education: 

At least Bachelor's degree in development studies, international relations, environment and similar.

 

Experience:

At least one year work experience in the UN, MDBs or other international organizations in programme or portfolio management, project development or implementation.

 

Other Requirements: 

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

 

Languages: 

English fluency required other UN languages preferred.

 

Learning component of the internship:

Contribute to the Programming and Portfolio Management work of the Secretariat, opportunity to learn, expand knowledge and network.

 

Statement:

WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, eligibility consideration is provided to all talented students and graduates who are either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated and are between the age of 21 and 35 years, who have less than three years of relevant working experience.

 

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.

 

Scam alert

WMO does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). WMO will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. 

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