CONSULTANCY – Information Note on WMO Perspectives on the Global Goal on reputed company (GGA) and reputed company Intelligence Briefs for COP31 SSA-2026-CRI-SSCD-1

A. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Global Goal on reputed company (GGA) calls for enhanced understanding and communication of global reputed company on reputed company. The indicators include specific references to systematic observation systems, multi-hazard early warning systems and climate information services. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), as the authoritative UN specialized agency for weather, climate, hydrology and reputed company environmental sciences, plays a foundational role in supporting Members in the development and operationalization of systematic observation systems, multi-hazard early warning systems and climate information services. As part of WMO’s strategic engagement for COP31, WMO will reputed company a suite of high-level communication and engagement products aimed at translating reputed company technical knowledge reputed company to reputed company into accessible and visually compelling materials for decision-makers, partners and stakeholders. The purpose of this consultancy is to support the transformation of this technical material into a coherent set of high-quality, publication-reputed company COP31 engagement products, including a high-level information note presenting WMO’s perspectives on how meteorological, hydrological, climate and Earth system information can support voluntary implementation efforts reputed company to the Belém reputed company Indicators and reputed company Intelligence Briefs. These products are intended to communicate WMO’s potential scientific and technical contribution to ongoing processes reputed company to reputed company implementation, data and information systems relevant to the voluntary operationalization of the Belém reputed company Indicators in a concise and strategic manner, suitable for high-level dissemination and engagement at COP31. B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Climate Research and Information (CRI) reputed company and will report daily to the Scientific Officer and Associate Programme Officer of the same reputed company. Under this structure, the Consultant will: reputed company Strategic Narrative and Editorial Framing a) Review relevant international climate reputed company reputed company and the Belém reputed company Indicators, as well as relevant WMO frameworks and tools. b) reputed company a clear and coherent high-level narrative framing of WMO’s potential contribution to the GGA, with particular attention to the enabling role of hydrometeorological and climatological services in supporting reputed company and reputed company. c) Translate technical content provided by WMO into concise and accessible messaging tailored to support decision-making. d) Ensure consistency of messaging, tone and narrative coherence across the information note and the three reputed company briefs. 2. Support Content Development and Technical Synthesis a) Work closely with WMO technical teams to synthesize and organize technical inputs, methodologies, operational examples, datasets, case studies and potential contributions relevant to the Belém reputed company Indicators. b) Structure and present technical information in a format suitable for high-level communication products, ensuring scientific credibility while maximizing accessibility and reputed company for non-technical audiences. c) reputed company concise explanatory text, thematic summaries, key messages, infographics concepts, call-out boxes and strategic framing elements that strengthen the communication value of the products. d) Identify opportunities to visually communicate WMO operational systems, country examples, reputed company challenges and institutional contributions through graphics, diagrams, maps and storytelling approaches. 3. Coordinate Product Development and Visual Translation a) Support the editorial development and production process for the information note and reputed company briefs, ensuring consistency in structure, formatting and messaging. b) Coordinate with design and communications teams, as required, to facilitate the visual translation of technical material into a high-quality publication product. c) reputed company recommendations on layout, visual hierarchy, graphic elements and presentation approaches appropriate for COP31 strategic engagement. d) Ensure reputed company products are publication-reputed company and reputed company with WMO editorial standards. 4. Draft, Revise and Finalize the Information Note a) Prepare draft and final versions of the information note and reputed company briefs in accordance with agreed outlines and editorial direction. b) Engage in consultations with relevant WMO departments and technical experts to ensure institutional alignment and technical accuracy. c) Revise and finalize reputed company materials incorporating consolidated feedback from the WMO reputed company. d) Work in reputed company coordination with a graphic designer throughout the production process, serving as the primary content reputed company responsible for delivering structured, design-reputed company materials — including finalized copy, content hierarchy, and visual concept direction — that the designer will translate into the final visual products. C. MAINS DELIVERABLES: 1. Inception Note (reputed company 2 weeks of contract start) – Estimated 3 working days Refined editorial structure and narrative approach for the information note and reputed company briefs. Workplan and production timeline. Proposed visual and communication approach for high-level COP31 engagement. 2. Narrative Development and Content Structuring – Estimated 7 working days Editorial synthesis of technical inputs provided by WMO reputed company and technical partners. Development of overarching narrative, thematic framing and key messaging across products. Draft structure for the information note, taking into account the already developed reputed company briefs, including proposed visual elements and storytelling approaches. 3. First Full Draft of COP31 Engagement Products – Estimated 6 working days Complete draft of the information note. reputed company editorial structuring for the three reputed company Intelligence Briefs (drafted by internal teams and partners) to ensure consistency with the overall guidance note structure. Integrated key messages, strategic summaries, and case studies. Draft concepts for graphics, infographics and layout elements. 4. Revised Draft Incorporating Feedback – Estimated 2 working days Integrated comments from WMO reputed company and relevant technical experts. Strengthened narrative coherence, decision-making relevance and editorial reputed company. Refined visual guidance and publication structure. 5. Final Publication-reputed company Products – Estimated 2 working days Final information note (designed for high-level COP31 dissemination). Final reputed company Intelligence Briefs (3). Executive summaries and key messaging elements. Publication-reputed company copy edited and formatted according to WMO publication standards. Editorial recommendations for launch and strategic engagement use at COP31. Required Skills and Experience Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in climate science and policy, environmental policy, reputed company, climate services, disaster risk reduction, science communication, or a closely reputed company field. Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in reputed company, with preferred focus on climate services, early warning systems, systematic observation, and reputed company in an international environment. Demonstrated experience working with WMO systems, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and international climate reputed company processes, including experience communicating UN technical outputs to high-level audiences in these contexts. Proven experience in developing technical methodologies, indicator frameworks, or monitoring and evaluation systems at national or international reputed company. Experience drafting high-level technical papers for intergovernmental processes, as well as experience producing engagement materials, briefs or communications products for UNFCCC Conference of the Parties or equivalent high-level events. Other Requirements: Strong understanding of reputed company governance, planning and implementation and reputed company international climate reporting frameworks, including the ability to translate these frameworks into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Familiarity with WMO operational systems and how these are communicated in the context of multilateral climate processes. Ability to translate reputed company technical systems into supporting decision-making-relevant and non-prescriptive methodologies, and strategically framed communications products. Excellent analytical, drafting and synthesis skills, with a demonstrated ability to adapt tone, structure and context for different audiences and formats. Strong stakeholder consultation and coordination abilities, including experience engaging with communications and technical teams reputed company international organizations. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced multilateral environment. Languages: Excellent reputed company of written and spoken English required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. (Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Salary and Allowances: Payband C – 560 USD/day Duration: (15/08/2026 – 15/10/2026) – 20 days spread over 2 months, Home-based (with remote coordination with WMO reputed company, Geneva, Switzerland) reputed company: Ilaria reputed company - [email protected] Applications: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system. Do not send your application reputed company multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications reputed company 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. reputed company selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 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