UNEP jobs

Cold-chain Specialist

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France

District Cooling Consultant

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France

Video, Photography and Drone Consultant

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

Consultant Senior Specialist in Research and Development

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama

Senior Technical Consultant for the Brazilian Emissions Trading

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama

Implementation of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) sector activities under HPMP Stage II (second tranche) in Ghana

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

Consultant - Edible Orchid Specialist

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

Programme Support – Public Policy Intern

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada

Intern - Sustainable Finance Mobilization

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

Environmental Law and Governance Specialist

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Consultant to support the 'Building Environmentally Responsible Investment Readiness in Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM)' project in Mozambique. Working under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer and Legal Officer, the specialist will conduct a country readiness assessment of Mozambique’s policies, legislative, and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals. Key responsibilities include drafting a report on gaps and needs based on field studies and desk research, developing recommendations for policy reform, and facilitating stakeholder consultations and validation workshops. The consultant will also draft a report on policy package enhancements and provide regular progress updates to UNEP and stakeholders. This role is part of a broader UN Task Force initiative to strengthen global cooperation on CETM, aiming to support mineral-producing developing countries in strengthening environmental and social safeguards. The position requires advanced analytical skills, policy expertise, and the ability to engage with national and local stakeholders to align frameworks with international best practices. The consultant will work closely with UNEP, UNECA, and other partners to deliver actionable recommendations that enhance governance and attract responsible investment in the mining sector.

Nature for Health Systems Approach Facilitator and Project Development Specialist

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

Environmental Law and Governance Specialist

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France

Consultant - Analysis of perverse Fiscal Incentives to Peatlands

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to analyze perverse fiscal incentives driving land-use decisions in the Congo Basin peatlands of the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role involves identifying fiscal policies, tax regimes, and subsidies that negatively impact peatland conservation and developing actionable, costed recommendations to align fiscal policy with conservation objectives. Key responsibilities include conducting an inception phase with stakeholder mapping and literature review, performing a comprehensive analysis of fiscal incentive frameworks across forestry, oil, mining, and agriculture sectors, and assessing fiscal leakages. The consultant must develop options for reform, such as climate-smart fiscal instruments and ecological fiscal transfers, and validate findings through stakeholder consultations. Deliverables include an inception report, a final report in English and French, a policy brief, and a presentation at a validation workshop. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in environmental economics, public finance, or natural resource management, with significant experience in fiscal policy analysis and a deep understanding of the political economy in Central Africa.

Ghost Gear Project Manager

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Consultant to serve as the Ghost Gear Project Manager for the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) in Bangkok, Thailand. This 12-month assignment supports the implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP MALI), specifically the project 'Advancing Sustainable Management and Recycling of Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear' in Indonesia and Viet Nam. The consultant will provide day-to-day technical and operational direction for project delivery, leading the Project Management Team and overseeing technical, operational, partnership, monitoring, and reporting components. Key responsibilities include planning and managing project outcomes, coordinating with implementing partners and contractors, managing partnerships with donors (including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea) and governments, and monitoring progress, budget, and compliance. The role requires preparing technical, financial, and donor reports, including documentation in Korean. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in environmental management or related fields, at least five years of progressively responsible experience in marine/coastal environmental issues and donor-funded project management, and specific expertise in marine litter and plastic pollution. Strong drafting skills in English and Korean, along with knowledge of sustainable fishing gear management and circular economy approaches, are essential.

Project consultant - graphic design

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Project Consultant in Graphic Design to support the Plastics Unit, which leads global actions towards a safe circular economy of plastics. The consultant will provide on-demand design, layout, content enhancement, and event-support services. Key responsibilities include designing and producing high-quality visual products such as reports, policy briefs, infographics, and presentations that align with UNEP’s branding and accessibility standards. The role involves developing data visualizations and digital assets for web and social media, preparing presentation decks, and creating event materials like roll-ups and signage. The ideal candidate will ensure visual coherence and clarity for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. This is a home-based position with an expected duration of six months, requiring fluency in English and a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and brand guideline application.

Evaluation Consultant

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Evaluation Consultant for a five-month remote contract to assess the UN Development Account-funded project on 'Financing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Green and Inclusive Recovery.' This project supports Colombia and Brazil in achieving SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework while addressing poverty and food security. The consultant will work within the Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit to evaluate the project's impact on aligning public finance with sustainable development goals, specifically targeting the misallocation of public finance and harmful agricultural subsidies that exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. Key responsibilities include drafting and revising the inception report, conducting a synthesized desk review, preparing interview guides, performing semi-structured interviews, presenting preliminary findings, and finalizing the evaluation report for dissemination. The role requires strong technical expertise in evaluation methodologies, particularly Theory of Change, alongside deep knowledge of sustainable public finance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable agriculture. The consultant will contribute to lessons learned for future programming in the 'Nature' and 'Finance and Economic Transformation' programmes.

National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting to support the IKI-funded FAST Project in Nigeria. This six-month role, embedded within the Finance and Economics Branch, aims to align public finance flows with biodiversity protection goals under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The consultant will conduct desk reviews, revise national workplans, and ensure the quality of technical outputs produced by local implementing partners, including scoping reports, stakeholder mapping, and capacity needs assessments. Key responsibilities include facilitating national steering committee meetings, producing briefing documents for global monitoring, and providing quality assurance for policy briefs and research plans. The ideal candidate possesses a post-graduate degree in public policy, economics, or environmental studies, along with at least two years of experience in project management related to climate change, biodiversity, or green fiscal policy. Fluency in English is mandatory, and experience with Nigerian government counterparts or the UN system is advantageous. The role contributes to UNEP’s Nature and Finance and Economic Transformation Programmes, supporting the transition to inclusive and green economies.

Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP/GEF project “Creation of additional biosafety capacities that lead to a full implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Cuba''

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Evaluation Consultant to conduct a terminal evaluation of the GEF-funded project aimed at strengthening biosafety capacities in Cuba for the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The assignment, lasting eight months, involves assessing the project's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, outcomes, and impacts. The consultant will manage the entire evaluation process, including developing a Theory of Change, designing evaluation frameworks, collecting data through desk reviews and field visits, and producing an inception report, draft report, and final evaluation report. The role requires maintaining independence from the project's formulation and implementation while fostering participatory stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in environmental sciences or international development, significant experience in evaluating large-scale programmes using Theory of Change methodologies, and fluency in English and Spanish. This consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to global biosafety efforts and generate lessons learned for future project formulation.

Programme Management Assistant, G6

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇮 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Assistant (G6) to support the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit within the Ecosystems Division, based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and technical support for programme and project implementation. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning and coordination, preparing and analyzing budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. The incumbent will collaborate with programme managers on performance reporting, draft summaries and correspondence, and maintain internal databases and files. The position requires conducting research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in data analysis and ERP systems, and a solid understanding of programme administration. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory. The appointment is for an initial one-year fixed-term period, subject to extension based on mandate and funding availability. This is a locally recruited position, meaning the incumbent must be authorized to work in Côte d'Ivoire and is not eligible for international recruitment allowances.

Consultant - Private Sector Engagement Outreach Materials

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to strengthen private sector engagement on sustainable peatlands management in the Congo Basin. The primary objective is to develop high-quality, evidence-based bilingual (English and French) communication products, including two targeted briefs, outreach materials, and event support documents. These materials aim to engage private sector investors and financiers, advocating for the inclusion of peatlands value into their investment plans. The role involves conducting literature reviews, mapping target audiences (such as private equity firms, development finance institutions, and conservation finance actors), and developing compelling business cases and partnership opportunities. The consultant will create social media content, email outreach templates, presentation slide decks, and event materials. Responsibilities also include validating drafts with UNEP and project partners, conducting private sector consultations, and supporting targeted events. The consultant works under the guidance of the Head of Biodiversity, Peoples and Landscapes Unit. This home-based, part-time position has an expected duration of five months. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of environmental economics, sustainable finance, and communications, with a proven track record in developing investment briefs and engaging financial institutions.