Under the overall guidance of the Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Deputy Secretary of the IPCC, the Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of existing and new mandates arising from Panel or Bureau decisions across various domains as well as supporting the cooperation, with the UN system.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Support the execution of existing and new mandates resulting from Panel, Bureau and Executive Committee decisions and related Task Groups or/and Teams;
Supports the IPCC Chair, Vice Chairs and other Members of the Executive Committee and the IPCC Bureaux both individually and corporately in the delivery of their mandate including through providing input to their speaking engagements;
Support the liaison with relevant UN organizations and other international bodies and programmes, in particular with UNEP and WMO and with UNFCCC etc.;
Provide input to the preparation of the relevant meeting documentation and support activities;
Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Environment or Climate Policy or a closely related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least five years experience in climate, environment or other related fields.
Other requirements:
This role requires strong coordination and policy formulation skills, the ability to multitask, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement within the context of climate-related initiatives and international organizations. Ability to foster team spirit, international cooperation and to work in a multicultural environment.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.