Work Programme Officer – Fixed-term (1 year)

About the role

The Work Programme Officer will support the GEO Work Programme (GWP) team in implementing GEO’s mission to provide trusted Earth intelligence. Reporting to the Chief, Work Programme Coordinator, the officer will act as the main operational contact for the GWP community, facilitating collaboration, monitoring progress and enhancing visibility of programme activities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the principal operational focal point for the GWP community, managing relationships with activity leads and handling inquiries related to implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee the GEO Community Space, ensuring it functions as an active hub for knowledge exchange and partnership building among GEO Members, Participating Organizations and Associates.
• Design and deliver GWP contributions to major GEO events, especially the GEO Symposium, aligning them with programme priorities and showcasing results.
• Assess draft Implementation Plans of candidate GWP activities against defined criteria and support the Programme Board and M&E Taskforce in their review.
• Implement the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the GWP, developing tools to collect and analyse monitoring data.

Required profile

• Experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and community management within an international or intergovernmental context.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess implementation plans and monitor programme performance.
• Excellent communication skills for designing events and facilitating collaboration across diverse organisations.

Required skills

• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience using collaborative platforms for community engagement.
• Ability to develop and manage event logistics and content.