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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Intern
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The UNFCCC seeks an intern to support the Strategy and UN Affairs Team in analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence and climate change. The role involves conducting horizon scanning on AI governance, monitoring policy developments, and researching AI's impact on mitigation, adaptation, and energy systems. The intern will prepare briefing notes, background papers, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership, while mapping key stakeholders and supporting expert consultations. This position offers exposure to international climate diplomacy and multilateral processes, aiming to strengthen the Secretariat's capacity to engage with governments, academia, and industry on emerging AI-climate opportunities and risks.
Closes 7/22/2026Intern
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The UNFCCC is seeking an intern to support the Mitigation Division’s Coordination Regional Collaboration Centers (CRCC) team in aligning secretariat mandates to facilitate access to means of implementation for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The role focuses on financing NDC implementation, requiring the intern to conduct background research, prepare agendas, and provide logistical support for peer-to-peer workshops and webinars. Key responsibilities include assisting in the organization of climate finance events, capturing lessons learned on country experiences and investment planning, and developing knowledge products such as presentations and meeting notes. The intern will also collaborate with RCC NDC experts on capacity-building activities and direct country support, identifying needs and preparing technical inputs. This position offers exposure to the political processes addressing climate change, specifically the implementation of NDCs and the scaling of climate finance. The intern will work under the supervision of the CRCC Team Lead and the NDC Technical Support Unit Team Lead, contributing to projects that bridge policy and implementation realities. The role is designed for students or recent graduates with a strong academic background in data science, statistics, computer science, economics, or related fields, who possess excellent communication skills and fluency in English. The internship provides an opportunity to engage with regional collaboration centers and partners to accelerate climate action.
Closes 7/30/2026Progamme Budget Officer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The Programme Budget Officer (P-3) supports the Financial Resources Management Unit within the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The role focuses on financial resources management, including mapping supplementary funded projects, supporting programme proposals, and preparing financial information for fundraising. Key responsibilities involve budget preparation, such as reviewing cost estimates, analyzing financial implications, and drafting programme budgets and official documents. The incumbent also handles budget administration, issuing allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing budget performance reports. The position requires applying professional expertise in finance and accounting, being accountable for UN resources, and collaborating with teams and partners. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in finance or accounting, at least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance or budgeting, and proficiency in English. Knowledge of IPSAS, UMOJA, and results-based budgeting is highly desirable. This is a two-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Closes 8/9/2026Associate Finance Officer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The Associate Finance Officer (P-2) supports the Finance team within the Administration and Operations Division of the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn, Germany. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the role involves processing and monitoring accounting transactions, including accounts receivable, payable, and bank reconciliations, ensuring compliance with International Public Accounting Standards (IPSAS). Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial data, assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements, and supporting audit processes. The incumbent also handles journal vouchers, resolves suspense accounts, and supports secretariat meetings by processing DSA payments. The position requires analyzing accounting data, training client programmes on financial procedures, and contributing to the development of accounting policies. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in accounting (or equivalent with experience) and at least two years of professional experience in an international environment, specifically with IPSAS/IFRS. Proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of other UN languages is desirable. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Closes 8/9/2026Deputy Executive Secretary
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The Deputy Executive Secretary serves as the second-in-command to the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC secretariat, providing senior leadership to ensure the effective, accountable, and efficient functioning of the organization. This role is critical in aligning the secretariat’s structures, processes, and resources with the mandates of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement. The incumbent will drive organizational change, enhance operational agility, and integrate digital technologies and data management to improve service delivery. Key responsibilities include strategic oversight of administration, ICT, and budget planning; leading resource mobilization and budget negotiations; managing internal risk and audit responses; and fostering a culture of integrity, inclusion, and results-oriented performance. The Deputy Executive Secretary also represents the Executive Secretary in engagements with Parties, governments, and other stakeholders, while acting as the chief ethics and integrity officer. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in managing complex, multicultural institutions, demonstrating strong diplomatic, financial, and operational management skills. The role requires the ability to navigate intergovernmental processes, lead high-performing teams, and implement strategic initiatives that support the global climate agenda. Based in Bonn, Germany, this is a high-level executive position aimed at strengthening the secretariat’s capacity to deliver impactful outcomes for climate change implementation.
Closes 8/21/2026Director
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
The Director of the Mitigation Division provides strategic leadership for the UNFCCC's intergovernmental process on climate change mitigation under the Convention, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement. The role involves guiding technical, analytical, and operational support for nationally determined contributions (NDCs), long-term low greenhouse gas emission strategies, and Article 6 cooperative approaches. The Director advises senior management, oversees the division's work programme, manages staff and resources, and represents the secretariat in negotiations and partnerships. The position requires strong policy advice capabilities, resource mobilization skills, and the ability to lead complex multidisciplinary teams in a politically challenging environment. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional experience in climate change policy, multilateral processes, and program management, along with advanced educational qualifications in relevant fields such as economics, environmental science, or law. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of other UN languages desirable. The role is based in Bonn, Germany, on a one-year contract with possibility of extension.
Closes 8/30/2026
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