CHF 1,500 a Month WMO Internship
- Organization: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- Type: Internship
- Location: Switzerland
- Deadline: September 22, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN agency for weather, climate and water, is taking on a six-month intern in its Private Sector and Philanthropic Engagement Unit in Geneva. The intern helps the unit build partnerships with companies, foundations and investors, research prospective funders, run due diligence and prepare high-level events, including support for the WMO Commons, WMO's new pooled financing mechanism. Interns recruited in Geneva receive a stipend of CHF 1,500 a month. **What you get:** - A stipend of CHF 1,500 per month for interns recruited in Geneva - A six-month placement inside a UN specialized agency, in the Division of Development Partnerships and Programme Delivery - Hands-on experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, event coordination and due diligence at international level - 2.5 days of leave per month; WMO covers the cost of health and accident insurance by adding it to the monthly stipend for Geneva-based interns **What you'll do:** - Coordinate bilateral meetings with companies, foundations and investors: prepare agendas, background notes and participant profiles, take notes and track follow-up actions - Research and map prospective private-sector and philanthropic partners and funding opportunities - Support due diligence and reputational risk reviews of organizations considered for engagement with WMO - Help operationalize and promote the WMO Commons, including pitch materials, FAQs and presentations for contributors - Support Open Consultative Platform sessions and high-level events such as TECO Amsterdam (October 2026), COP31 (November 2026) and the World Economic Forum (January 2027) - Draft briefing notes, talking points, correspondence and internal reports for senior-level engagements **Key dates:** - Vacancy posted 8 September 2026 - Applications close 22 September 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time (WMO says midnight CET of the closing date; the portal shows Apply Before in your device's timezone) - Contract duration: 6 months **More information:** - WMO Internship Programme page, with stipend, duration, leave and insurance details: https://wmo.int/jobs/wmo-internships - WMO recruitment FAQ: https://wmo.int/jobs/faqs - Applications only through the WMO e-recruitment portal; WMO does not accept applications by post or email
