Visionary Director

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking a visionary Director of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery to spearhead efforts in mobilizing resources, forging transformative partnerships, and delivering impactful programmes that strengthen global resilience to climate challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement forward-looking funding strategies.
• Engage bilateral and multilateral donors, climate funds, foundations, and private sector partners.
• Build and sustain alliances that align with WMO’s scientific mandate and Member priorities.
• Place particular focus on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
• Ensure development cooperation initiatives are results-driven, financially sustainable, and aligned with WMO’s institutional objectives.
• Drive Innovation and Private Sector Engagement
• Foster co-investment, blended finance, and public–private partnerships.
• Champion digital innovation in programme delivery.
• Advocate for investment in early warning systems, systematic observations, and capacity-building at international forums and financing platforms.
• Build a culture of excellence, accountability, and service within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to WMO’s transformation into a more agile, impactful organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international development, public policy, climate finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible international experience, including senior roles in partnerships, programme management, or resource mobilization.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and building strategic alliances with donors, financial institutions, and/or the private sector.
• Proven ability to oversee complex development programmes with measurable results.
  Extensive leadership experience managing diverse, interdisciplinary teams and overseeing programme management and budgeting.
• Results-oriented, visionary leader with expertise in resource mobilization, partnership development, and programme delivery.
• Strong knowledge of climate/development financing, results-based management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinker with excellent collaboration and communication skills, and a passion for global impact.

Deadline: 21 September 2025

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