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GLGlobal Water Partnership Organisation

Senior Water & Climate Specialist – Global Climate Services & Partnerships(m/w/x)

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Full-timeFreelanceOn-siteSenior
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Developing climate services for water management and supporting flood/drought resilience programs. Minimum 10 years of experience in water resources management or climate adaptation required. Engagement with WMO and international partners, with a focus on climate finance.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in hydrology, environmental science, water resources management or related field
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in water resources management, climate adaptation or hydrological services
  • Demonstrated experience in flood and drought management
  • Experience with programme development, implementation and monitoring
  • Experience in resource mobilisation and climate finance
  • Proven ability to build partnerships with international organisations and stakeholders
  • Fluency in English required
  • Knowledge of additional UN languages desirable
  • Internal GWPO candidates ONLY

Tasks

  • Lead engagement with WMO and international partners on climate resilience
  • Support flood and drought resilience programmes
  • Develop climate services for water management
  • Implement hydrological monitoring and early warning systems
  • Promote climate adaptation in water governance
  • Support climate-resilient water infrastructure and nature-based solutions
  • Contribute to climate-resilient water investment programmes
  • Support implementation of the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP)
  • Support implementation of the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM)
  • Strengthen collaboration on water-related climate extremes
  • Coordinate programme activities with WMO technical teams
  • Engage GWP Network in global climate and hydrological initiatives
  • Support Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS)
  • Support Early Warnings for All Initiative
  • Support Global Hydrometry Support Facility (HydroHub)
  • Support World Water Data Initiative
  • Support Global Framework for Climate Services
  • Support Alliance for Hydromet Development
  • Support Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems Initiative
  • Support WMO Country Support Initiative
  • Develop programme proposals for climate-resilient water governance
  • Contribute technical inputs to climate-resilient water investment initiatives
  • Prepare projects for climate finance mechanisms
  • Develop bankable climate-resilient water investment programmes
  • Develop climate-resilient water investment pipelines
  • Integrate hydrological data into climate finance proposals
  • Support climate-resilient water infrastructure and nature-based solutions
  • Strengthen knowledge platforms for integrated drought and flood management
  • Operate HelpDesk services for technical guidance
  • Strengthen Communities of Practice on flood and drought management
  • Disseminate knowledge and learning across the GWP Network
  • Facilitate South-South learning and experience exchange
  • Integrate GWP Network into global climate resilience programmes
  • Facilitate collaboration between WMO initiatives and Regional Water Partnerships
  • Support regional implementation of climate resilience initiatives
  • Ensure effective information exchange between GWP Network and WMO programmes
  • Represent GWPO in Geneva-based international forums
  • Strengthen partnerships with UN agencies and international organizations
  • Engage Geneva-based private sector actors and foundations
  • Facilitate partnerships with private sector investors and financial institutions
  • Mobilize partnerships and resources for climate resilience initiatives
  • Represent GWPO in regional and international events
  • Contribute to global policy dialogue on water and climate adaptation
  • Support international advocacy initiatives on climate-resilient water systems
  • Lead IDMP/APFM Climate Resilience projects
  • Supervise IDMP/APFM technical specialists and programme experts
  • Coordinate floods and drought-related projects across RWPs
  • Promote a One GWP culture of collaboration
  • Mentor and strengthen capacity within the global network

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
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