Job categories Environment
Level ICS-11
Application period 24-Jul-2024 to 09-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.