Environment and Climate Change Advisor

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.