Global Conference and Facilities Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact team that supports the global mission through world-class service delivery.
You will be responsible for leading and modernizing conference services, strategically managing the conference centre, overseeing interpretation services, planning and executing high-level meetings and conferences, serving as liaison with Permanent Representatives, negotiating host country agreements, and providing budgetary oversight.
* Lead and modernize conference services, ensuring quality, efficiency, and responsiveness to evolving client needs.
* Strategically manage the conference centre, including facility rentals and operational policies.
* Oversee the delivery of interpretation services in WMO's official languages, supporting multilingual meetings.
* Direct the planning and execution of high-level meetings and conferences, including joint events with other international organizations.
* Serve as key liaison with Permanent Representatives on meeting logistics and coordination.
* Negotiate host country agreements and ensure cost-effective organization of conferences abroad.
* Provide budgetary oversight and act as certifying officer for all relevant financial lines.
Requirements:
* A master's degree or equivalent in management, political sciences, social sciences, external relations or related area.
* A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in administration, management, logistics, planning and coordination/executions of large-scale events in a multinational environment.
* Substantive and direct experience in international event management, management of international corporate travel services, and facilities management, including the management of contractual common services.
Benefits:
Excellent knowledge of English and French (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage. The position is funded from regular budget.
New appointments on fixed-term contract of one year or more shall be subject to an initial one-year probation period.
Competencies:
* Communication & Influence
* Collaboration & Team Dynamics
* Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
* Decision Making & Problem Solving
* Integrity & Accountability
* Innovation & Digital Agility
* Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement
The Chief Conference, Travel and Facilities must demonstrate managerial-level proficiency in these competencies.