UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives team works with UN partners and Member States. This portfolio offers support for various initiatives and priorities of the UN Secretary-General in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it helps the UN Secretariat in implementing global programs in areas such as political affairs, climate, counterterrorism and peacebuilding, among others.
This position supports high-level mitigation and energy work within UN climate action, with a focus on providing technical input to engagement with major emitters and contributing to targeted country and Member State mitigation strategies. It will support identifying best practices on fossil fuel and coal phase-out and support analytical and innovative efforts that advance mitigation outcomes in the energy sector.
The Senior Programme Manager [Mitigation Consultant] provides senior-level substantive and technical support to advance mitigation and energy objectives, with a particular focus on political engagement with major emitters and targeted country strategies. The role supports the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to influence Member States and strengthen mitigation outcomes in the energy sector.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Senior Programme Manager [Chief of Staff] and in close coordination with the Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action, the incumbent will provide substantive senior-level support on Mitigation and Energy related objectives. The responsibilities of the Mitigation Consultant include:
- Provide technical expertise and advisory services related to the major emitters political engagement strategy.
- Advice in the development of targeted country climate strategies.
- Coordinate inputs related to the development of Mitigation and Energy strategies that involve Member States.
- Identify best practices related to the targeted fossil fuel and coal phase-out and related transition strategies.
- Provides substantive advice on the mitigation strategies related to the energy sector.
- Document and analyze climate change experiences at the country, regional and global level in support of climate change activities.
- Devises innovative mechanisms for influencing Member States on mitigation and energy strategies.
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in International Relations or Public Policy or in a field related to the post description with 9 (nine) years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Relations or Public Policy or in a field related to the post description with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Relevant experience is defined as professional experience in the field of international politics, climate change, energy, environment or related field.
- Experience in identifying, strengthening, and leveraging relationships with key stakeholders to advance policy objectives is required.
Language Requirements
Fluent English is required
Any other official UN language is desired
How to apply
For applications, please access https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/Senior-Programme-Manager/1884