WMO-WHO Joint Office for Climate and Health,

April 9, 2025

The World Meteorological Organization is seeking motivated candidates to join their Geneva-based climate change and health team, as part of the Joint Programme with the World Health Organization and in support of the Global Heat Health Information Network.  Explore our opportunities and the diverse profiles we’re looking for below:

Climate Services for Health Capacity & Network Coordinator

Drive global efforts to scale up climate services for health, strengthen capabilities, and build a vibrant professional community across national meteorological and health sectors.

Candidate profile: Senior expert in applied meteorology/climatology with leadership in training, capacity development, and stakeholder engagement
Location: WMO, Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P4
Deadline: 8 May 2025

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Health Advisor - Global Heat Health Information Network

Advance global public health action on extreme heat by providing technical and policy leadership. Support WMO and WHO, through the Global Heat Health Information Network and partners, in implementing heat related science, interventions, and engaging with media and stakeholders.

Candidate profile: Senior public health professional with expertise in heat-health risk, epidemiology, and climate-adaptive policy and planning.
Location: Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P4
Deadline: 7 May 2025

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Extreme Heat Services Technical Advisor

Support the expansion of operational impact-based heat early warning systems. Provide technical assistance to NMHS, co-develop tailored services, and contribute to international guidance and capacity-building efforts.

Candidate profile: Mid-level meteorologist or climate services specialist with experience in climate-risk forecasting and operational service delivery
Location: WMO, Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P3
Deadline: 8 May 2025

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Associate Programme Officer – Extreme Heat Services

Coordinate technical support, partnerships, and project activities related to extreme heat. Support the daily operations of a global network of experts and partners advancing heat resilience.

Candidate profile: Early-career professional with strong project coordination, writing, and organizational skills, and an interest in climate and health
Location: Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P2
Deadline: 7 May 2025

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Climate and Health Communications Manager

Lead strategic communications across platforms like ClimaHealth.info and HeatHealth.info. Manage campaigns, media engagement, and knowledge translation to elevate climate and health narratives globally.

Candidate profile: Mid-career communications expert with experience in science, institutional, or risk communication, and team leadership
Location: Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P3
Deadline: 8 May 2025

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Associate Programme Officer – Climate Services for Health

Support the implementation of climate-informed health services. Assist in project coordination, expert teams, stakeholder engagement, and operations of the WHO-WMO Joint Office for Climate and Health. In this role you will engage with leading experts and institutions, help build partnerships, conduct scientific reviews, and drive good practices in climate services for health.

Candidate profile: Early-career professional with experience in climate or public health projects, coordination, and communication
Location: Geneva
Contract Length: 2 years
Level: P2
Deadline:  10 May 2025

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