About WGEO:

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) is an Intergovernmental Organization (under establishment) with global coverage. It was officially registered and launched as a Non-Profit Incorporated Organization in Dubai in 2016 by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in partnership with the United Nations and other International Organizations. WGEO works to accelerate the transition to a green economy by supporting sustainable development, partnerships, and climate action at global regional, and local levels.

About RCC MENA & SA:

In February 2019, WGEO partnered with UN Climate Change to establish the Regional Collaboration Centre for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (RCC MENASA), with the support of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Hosted by WGEO in Dubai, RCC MENA SA provides a regional platform to advance the objectives of the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by channeling resources into climate action, supporting implementation of NDCs and NAPs, and building partnerships across governments, institutions, and stakeholders.

The WGEO Secretariat office is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

One WGEO:

Whilst the role sits within the WGEO-Secretariat and Hosted Offices, all employees at WGEO are expected to work collaboratively across all divisions and to demonstrate ways of working which promote “One WGEO” by sharing information and providing help and support where needed in a collegiate manner.

Reporting Line:

The Senior Administrative and Liaison Officer is funded and seconded by WGEO to the RCC MENA & SA Regional Office in the UAE, while continuing regular duties within WGEO. The post reports directly to the WGEO Director of Operations and the RCC MENA SA Regional Lead, under the overall supervision of the Director General, WGEO Secretariat Office in Dubai, UAE. The incumbent will work closely with both organizations to ensure alignment of operational and strategic priorities and will be contracted under WGEO employment terms.

Overall Objective:

The Senior Administrative and Liaison Officer will support the effective implementation of the RCC MENA SA Annual Workplan, ensuring that RCC MENA SA activities also reinforce the wider strategic priorities of WGEO where appropriate. The Senior Officer will serve as a shared resource for both RCC MENA SA and WGEO, ensuring that operational, communication, and partnership efforts contribute simultaneously to the mandates of the UNFCCC, RCC MENA SA, and the broader objectives of WGEO. By working closely across both institutions, the Senior Officer will contribute to strengthening synergies, visibility, and collaboration that advance climate action and sustainable development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative and Financial Support for RCC MENA SA and WGEO:

• Oversee administrative services including financial, logistical, and procurement arrangements, ensuring compliance with WGEO and UNFCCC procedures.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting for RCC MENA SA under the supervision of the Regional Lead and WGEO Director of Operations.
• Prepare and process travel documentation and related administrative arrangements for staff, consultants, and resource persons in coordination with relevant offices.
• Maintain filing and reporting systems for financial transactions, contracts, and administrative instructions.
• Assist in the review of reports, knowledge products, and other documentation from RCC MENA SA, WGEO, and UNFCCC.

Coordination, Reporting, and Communication for RCC MENA SA and WGEO

• Provide regular progress updates, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual progress reports, monitoring and evaluation deliverables, and the RCC Information Management System (RIMS).
• Coordinate with stakeholders on assigned activities to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Assist on RCC MENA SA communications including newsletters, bulletins, featured interviews, and website updates.
• Manage RCC MENA SA social media accounts, ensuring accurate and timely posting of approved content to strengthen visibility and outreach.

Event and Workshop Support for RCC MENA SA and WGEO:

• Organize and support the delivery of meetings, workshops, and regional/international events, forums, and conferences, including RCC MENA SA Steering Committee meetings and Climate Weeks.
• Support both RCC MENA SA and WGEO in major global and regional events such as the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP), and other high-level conferences.
• Coordinate event-related logistics, including venues, schedules, and travel arrangements for participants and delegations.
• Prepare briefing notes, abstracts, and other background materials for workshops and events.

Research and Data Management for RCC MENA SA and WGEO:

• Conduct research and data gathering to support the RCC MENA SA workplan.
• Maintain databases including stakeholder mapping, country and regional profiles, and other knowledge tools.
• Provide analytical inputs to support decision-making, reporting, and resource mobilization.

Cross-Institutional Engagement between RCC MENA SA and WGEO:

• Work closely with both RCC MENA SA and WGEO teams to ensure operational and administrative activities directly contribute to institutional objectives.
• Strengthen coordination mechanisms between WGEO and RCC MENA SA to maximize efficiency, collaboration, and global visibility.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within the region and internationally as required for RCC MENA SA and WGEO activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to liaise across diverse stakeholders and institutions.

Knowledge / Experience/ Skills/ & Benefits:

• Education Background and Knowledge:
  • A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Commerce, Business Administration, Environmental Science, International Affairs, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
  • Additional training or certification in program or project management is desirable.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration at the national and/or international level is required.
  • Prior experience with the UNFCCC and/or the WGEO will be considered a strong asset and given high priority.
• Job-related skills:
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP systems.
  • Knowledge and experience of spreadsheet, and database packages.
  • Support to organization of workshops, training, and other events: undertake logistical administrative arrangements, in consultation with the office, for meetings and events.
  • Fluency in English and with knowledge of other language (Arabic) as advantage.
• Benefits:
  • WGEO offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
    • Monthly salary of AED 13,000.00 (Thirteen Thousand Dirhams).
    • Medical insurance coverage for the subscriber only.
    • Annual round-trip airfare to the home country per year for the subscriber only.
    • Visa sponsorship and UAE residency permit for the subscriber only.
    • Annual leave accrual of 2.5 working days per month, totaling 30 working days of paid leave per year.
    • End-of-service gratuity in accordance with DIFC Employment Law.

• Required Behaviors:

When defined in numbers of staff, with a very large remit. All of our people need to ensure that they demonstrate the required behaviors in order that we can deliver on our mission. These behaviors underpin everything that we do, both internally and when working with stakeholders.

We are in ambitious organization and know that we can only achieve that ambition through pulling together and using the behaviors that will allow us to optimize our contribution. These are important to all of our roles and are essential for everyone.

• Communication:

We engage in honest, respectful, two-way communication. We actively listen and seek opportunities to share and engage with colleagues and stakeholders. We consider the best way to share information and willingly engage in discussion with others. WE are open, honest and transparent and give and receive clarity.

• Collaboration and teamwork:

We show respect to every colleague and value their expertise, contribution and perspective. We trust each other to be the best they can be and give help and support when its needed.

We willingly share resources, ideas and effort. We actively engage with others and help then to be the best they can be and create win-win solutions.

• Flexibility:

We remain optimistic about what we do and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We look for solutions and are proactive in driving performance. We take responsibility for planning, managing risks and getting things done through being helpful and flexible in our approach. We look to build on team strengths and are always willing to step in when additional support in needed.

• A learning organization:

We take opportunities to learn, to share learning and to encourage to do the same. We try new things and experiment in order to help WGEO work successfully with others. We look at things from different perspectives; seeking alternative views and finding ways to become even better at what we do.

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