UNEP Recruitment 2024 Open Jobs/Vacancies Application

Are you interested applying for the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP recruitment 2024? Explore open jobs/vacancies by visiting the career portal www.unep.org/work-with-us.

As a passionate, committed and result-oriented individual seeking for job opportunities in Global organizations, applying for UNEP recruitment would be a good way to get started with your career ambition.

We have highlighted all pivotal information regarding recruitment process, job description, requirements, commencement date, how to apply and application deadline.

Sequel to this, if you would like to apply, carefully follow the instructions on this page.

Overview of UNEP Recruitment 2024

Regularly, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks to employ trained professional who are experienced in diverse discipline for personnel, consultants, UN Volunteers and internship vacancies.

UNEP is committed to help you advance your career and life in general while contributing to the actualization of the organization’s goals.

Fundamental mandates the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) upholds are assisting countries move to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, encouraging environmental governance and law as well as safeguarding ecosystems.

Currently, there are job openings and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancies.

UNEP Job Vacancies 2024

• Regulatory Expert and Policy Engagement Consultant
• Climate Change Communications Specialist
• Administrative Assistant
• Programme Management Officer
• Senior Coordination Officer
• Monitoring and Reporting, Knowledge Management Specialist
• Policy Engagement and Communications Specialist
• Terminal Review Consultant
• Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
• Terminal Review Consultant
• National Consultant
• Programme Management Officer
• Senior Policy Consultant
• Data Specialist
• Sustainable Finance Policy Analyst

UNEP Job Requirements and Qualifications

The work stations for United Nations Environment Programme vacancies includes Nairobi, Geneva, Bonn, Panama City, and Paris etc. Feel free to apply so long you meet the requirements below.

Regulatory Expert and Policy Engagement Consultant

• Applicants for this role must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in either Social Science, Finance or relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Applicant must possess at least five (5) years of experience including working in financial service sectors. Having experience in regulatory and standard implementation are added advantage.
• Being a member of relevant professional bodies especially policy making, regulatory or consultancy etc. is desirable.
• Applicant should be proficient in written and oral forms of English and French languages.

Skills & Knowledge Needed

• Being an expert in sustainable finance regulation is pivotal.
• You should have experience in sustainable finance regulatory implementation.
• You should understand how best to elaborate content, plan, develop and manage projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines on challenging subjects is key.

Climate Change Communications Specialist

• Applicants for this position must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in either Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International relations etc.
• He or she must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in dissemination of information management etc.
• Applicant must be fluent in Spanish or English.

Skills & Knowledge Needed

• Excellent political, advisory and facilitation skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a language and format that is appropriate to specific target audiences.

Terminal Review Consultant

• This role requires applicant to have a Master’s degree in Energy, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or International Development etc. from a recognized university across the world.
• Applicant should have at least five (5) years of technical/evaluation work experience.
• Experience in evaluating large, regional or global programmes using theory of change approach is required.
• Having a good understanding of energy, climate change conventions and MRV is needed.
• Candidate applying should be able to communicate effectively with government representative while possessing high drafting skill.

Senior Finance and Budget Assistant

• For this role, you must have a High School Diploma or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• Applicants with further training or qualification in Finance, Budget or Accounting have an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience especially in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting or Administrative services is required.
• Ability to communicate in either English or French languages is pivotal.

Terminal Review Consultant

• A Master’s degree in energy, environmental sciences, engineering, international development or related area is required. 
• A first-level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of technical / evaluation experience preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach is required.
• A good understanding of climate change conventions, GHG inventory and MRV is desirable
• Good communication skills to manage/interact with government representatives and people inside and outside of the project team is desirable.
• Excellent drafting skills is desirable.

Note: The United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP recruitment process (Application, Interview meeting, Processing, or Training) is free of charge.

Information regarding your personal bank account is not asked not needed throughout UNEP recruitment process therefore beware of possible fraudulent activity!

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UNEP Recruitment Process

To get a job for United National Environment Programme (UNEP), interested candidates must go through the application phase, Interview meeting phase, Processing phase, and the Training phase.

1. Application Phase

In this stage of the recruitment, persons who have interest for UNEP job vacancies visits the online career portal to explore vacant positions and then submit application before the submission deadline.

2. Interview Meeting Phase

After the duration given for the application phase elapse, an internal review shall be carried out and names of successful applicants shall be shortlisted. Either an online or physical interview will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

3. Processing Phase

This is the period delegated for scrutinizing the interview carried out and candidates successful will then be mobilized for training.

4. Training Phase

This is more like an orientation on how the programme works, the do’s and don’ts as well as other important information.

UNEP Recruitment Deadline 2024

The closing date for UNEP recruitment is Friday, 9th August, 2024. Applications are to be submitted online at www.careers.un.org on or before the set deadline.