Jobs at WMO
Looking for a meaningful career in meteorology, hydrology or geophysical sciences?
At the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), we are always looking for passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds and expertise to join our team.
WMO offer exciting work in a supportive and inclusive environment where you can leave your mark. As a specialized agency in the United Nations Common System, WMO offers competitive remuneration and benefits.
Explore current openings below or keep reading to learn more about working at WMO.
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About WMO
WMO fosters international cooperation and coordination around the state and behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the land and oceans, the weather and climate it produces, and the resulting distribution of water resources.
Our commitment to excellence
To deliver on its mandate as the United Nations’ specialized agency and the global authority on weather, climate, and water, WMO selects staff who display the highest levels of scientific and technical excellence, as well as standards of conduct. To understand more about what is expected of WMO staff, please consult WMO’s Competency Framework. It sets out clear standards of behaviour for everyone across the organization and is built around our three core values and seven core competencies.
Learn more about the WMO Competency Framework.
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, we would like to hear from you.
Current openings are available on the WMO e-recruitment system.
To apply on a vacancy, candidates must complete their personal profile and submit their application through the WMO e-recruitment system. WMO does not accepts applications in paper format or via email, applications can only be made through the portal.
Your applications will be screened based on the information in your e-recruitment profile. Please ensure that the information is up to date and complete before submitting it.
Please submit your application before 12 midnight CET (Central European Time) of the closing date indicated on the vacancy announcement.
Disability support
If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Helpdesk. Please select the category “Application to a vacancy” and provide details on the support required. The information provided will be kept strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible application experience for all. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills and education.
Important information
Scam warning: 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.
