Associate Science Officer
Pay and conditions
Salary
USD 103,293 per year — Net base salary USD 56,046 + Post adjustment USD 47,247
Post adjustment
+86.8%
Hardship
H
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Job Description
Supports the World Meteorological Organization's Global Cryosphere Watch by engaging its Member network, improving the discovery of cryosphere observations in WIGOS and WIS 2.0, and redeveloping the programme website. The officer works with technical experts and the Communications Office to strengthen the integration, documentation and accessibility of cryosphere data and services.
Key Details
Department
Cryosphere Monitoring, Prediction and Services Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
Initial period of 4 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Strengthen engagement with Global Cryosphere Watch national focal points, Members and partner organisations
- Identify and document priority cryosphere observations and datasets for WIGOS and WIS 2.0
- Improve the integration and discoverability of cryosphere data with Members and technical experts
- Support migration and redevelopment of the Global Cryosphere Watch website on the WMO web platform
- Collaborate with the WMO Communications Office on the website redevelopment
Role Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in Earth system science, cryosphere science, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, geoinformatics, data science or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of directly relevant experience
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in cryosphere science, Earth system science, meteorology, hydrology, environmental monitoring, Earth observations, data management or a related field
- Excellent written and spoken English
Desired Criteria
- Experience with international scientific or technical programmes, observational networks or environmental data systems
- Experience with WIGOS, WIS 2.0, web content management or coordination with international organisations
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Funded from extra-budgetary funding
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WMO Careers, on 2 Sep 2026.