OverviewThe Private Sector & Phlilanthropic Engagement Unit (PSPE), within the Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery (DPPD), coordinates WMO's institutional engagement with private and non-state actors, including foundations, philanthropies, commercial entities, business associations and high net worth individuals. PSPE focuses on mobilizing private and philanthropic resources (financial and in-kind) by cultivating high-impact partnerships, as well as supporting WMO technical departments and Members to pursue impactful and mutually beneficial collaboration with the private sector.Within the framework of the WMO Weather, Climate and Water Intelligence Commons ("WMO Commons"), PSPE leads engagement with private, philanthropic, and non-state contributors, while working in close partnership with the Multilateral Finance and Development Partnerships Unit (MFDP), which leads engagement with public-sector actors.PSPE works closely with the WMO technical departments to coordinate engagement with private sector actors engaged in monitoring and forecasting of weather, climate and water, including the HydroMeteorological and Environmental Industry (HMEI, a business association) and big tech.Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery (DPPD), collaborate closely with relevant external contributors and partners, and WMO departments. Close collaboration with other units in DPPD, in particular MFDP, is essential to ensure coherence across public and private resource mobilisation, partnership strategies, and institutional safeguards.
Lead resource mobilisation with private sector actors, strengthening partnerships and advancing the operationalisation of key initiatives, particularly the WMO Commons.
Conduct structured resource mobilisation and partnership development with foundations, philanthropies, corporates and high net worth individuals, including identifying new funding opportunities and proactively managing existing private sector relationships.
Lead the operationalisation, scale-up, and private sector contributor engagement for the WMO Commons, in close collaboration with MFDP and across WMO departments, including developing communication and operational tools, organizing technical and investor consultations, and responding to detailed information requests.
Identify, maintain, and scale up engagement in initiatives and forums related to sustainable finance, commercial risk management, and economic growth; serve as focal point for relationships with partners such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Coordinate the development of communication materials and briefing notes/talking points for engagement of the Director of DPPD and Executive Management at relevant private sector events and meetings.
Oversee risk management, due diligence, and reputational safeguards for engagement with private and non-state actors, including applying WMO policies on ethics, conflicts of interest and reputational risk; coordinate with relevant WMO offices to assess partnership risks and ensure alignment with WMO mandate, values, and intergovernmental character.
Respond to Member requests and provide guidance in engaging with key private sector users of their services.
Manage PSPE Unit staff; supervise PSPE staff focusing on coordinating with WMO technical departments to collaborate with private sector actors engaged in monitoring and forecasting of weather, water and climate, including big tech and HMEI.
QualificationsEducationMaster's degree or equivalent in sustainable finance, business administration, economics or private sector engagement in international development. A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with two years of additional directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in resource mobilisation with private sector actors including foundations, philanthropies, corporates and high net worth individuals.
Experience in successfully mobilizing funding from private foundations and philanthropies.
Experience in sustainable finance or related sectors, both in terms of establishing and managing bilateral relationships and engaging in relevant initiatives and forums.
Experience and understanding of promoting global public goods, in particular scientific data and related services, with the private sector.
Other requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
Familiarity with the concepts of global public goods, especially with regards to environmental monitoring and forecasting.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity, team spirit, and collaboration.
CompetenciesThe Private Sector Engagement Officer must demonstrate managerial-level proficiency in the following competencies:
Communication & Influence
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Integrity & Accountability
LanguagesExcellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
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