Environment and Climate Change Advisor - Tenders Global

Environment and Climate Change Advisor

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

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Job categories Environment
Level ICS-11
Application period 24-Jul-2024 to 16-Aug-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

  • A Master’s Degree or equivalent in energy planning/economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, International Development or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with additional two (2) years of relevant working experience may also be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 7 seven  years experience of climate mitigation in the infrastructure sectors preferably in one or more of the following sectors: energy, climate change, environment and urban planning and development is required.
  • Extensive experience in the mainstreaming of climate mitigation measures in infrastructure projects is required.
  • Familiarity with the environmental and climate change context of Asia Region is desirable.
  • Experience in resource efficient design and delivery of green infrastructure is desirable.
  • Experience in mainstreaming climate mitigation actions in infrastructure  projects is desirable.
  • Experience in advising the structuring and compliance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in developing countries is desirable.
  • International experience in developing countries is desirable.
  • Previous assignments with the UN system or other International Organization will be an added advantage.

Language:

  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

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