Programme Officer [Industry decarbonization]

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Job categories Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5004/29091

Level ICS-10

Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Duty station New York, United States of America

Contract type Fixed Term

Contract level P3

Duration One (1) year initially with possibilities of extension based on performance and funds availability

Application period 17-Oct-2024 to 30-Oct-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of Climate Ambition, the incumbent will provide substantive senior-level support on member state engagement. The responsibilities of the Programme Officer [Industry decarbonization lead] includes:

Support the development of NDC Enhancement and Long-term Decarbonization by 2050 (Net Zero) global strategies
Support the design and development of targeted fossil fuel and coal phase-out in high emitting sectors.
Identify and support coalitions and initiatives to accelerate the decarbonization of high emitting sectors. Monitor trends and credible innovations in high-emitting industries and sectors that would lead to an acceleration of their decarbonization.
Support the development of strategies to achieve ambitious and credible outcomes for key milestones, leveraging expertise and knowledge from relevant business, technical networks, and industry innovations.
Working with the UNFCCC Secretariat, support implementation of the recommendations of the High-Level Expert Group on the credibility and accountability of net zero pledges by non-state entities with a focus on: 1) individual and collective voluntary corporate initiatives and 2) development of enabling regulations.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with five (5) years of relevant experience.

First-level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Experience required:

Relevant experience is defined as professional experience in programme/ project management.
Experience working on climate-related issues, particularly in high-emitting sectors such as energy or manufacturing, and other industries, with a focus on the context of developing countries.

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)

Experience coordinating climate initiatives and/or coalition building is desirable.
Experience working directly with private sector organizations will be considered an asset.
Experience developing standards for measuring climate ambition of non-state actors is an advantage.

Language requirements

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

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