Environment and Climate Change specialist | United Nations Environment Programme

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“UNEP” stands for The United Nations Environment Programme and is part of UN agencies that are responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of environmental issues to enable the safest and most efficient land of the environment programs and activities of the United Nations Environment Programme. By the overall management of the principal environment Adviser of the UNEP Integrated Environment and Climate Work-plan.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNEP:

  • Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
  • Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers.
  • Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.

Job Title: Environment and Climate Change Specialist

Unit: UNEP

Job Place: Geneva

Deadline: 21, January 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

Education:

  • Master’s degree in business administration / Economic/social development.
  • Master’s degree in international relations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in political sciences.
  • Master’s degree in public relations.

Work Experiences:

  • Professional experience in environmental / Social and Human Rights matters.
  • Professional experience in the financial sector or the sustainability area.
  • Prefect experience in human rights.
  • Experience in the implementation of the UNEPs in the context of Financial Institutions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
  • Full knowledge and understanding of NGO missions and goals.
  • Knowledge of international public relations.

Languages:

  • Fluency in the English language is required (both oral and written).
  • Knowing another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) both oral and written.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for supporting the implementation of UNEP FI social and human rights strategy and work plan.
  • Responsible for providing inputs and operational support in the delivery of UNEP FI’s strategy and work plan for 2024.
  • Responsible for supporting the delivery of industry, thematic, and regional activities from a social issues and human rights perspective.
  • Responsible for ensuring human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations.
  • Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the UNEP FI Human Rights Community of practice.

“The deadline for opportunity is 21, January 2024”

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