Diplomatic Climate Jobs

NATOLa Spezia, ITCloses 12 Aug

This role involves conducting scientific research on the impacts of climate change on NATO's maritime defence and security operations. The incumbent analyzes climate data and projections to assess future physical operating environments, including extreme regions like the Arctic, to support the Alliance's strategic planning.

EBRDAbidjan, CI

The Associate Banker joins the Resident Office team in Cote d'Ivoire to support investments in the natural resources sector, including mining and low-carbon energy transition projects. The role involves contributing to all phases of the project cycle from origination and due diligence to financial modeling and portfolio monitoring.

UNDRRGeneva, CHCloses 9 Aug

This role supports the International Recovery Platform (IRP) and UNDRR in strengthening global disaster recovery readiness and the Build Back Better principle. The officer coordinates secretariat services for the IRP, manages partnerships with national governments and international organizations, and provides technical assistance for resilient recovery governance.

IFCJohannesburg, ZACloses 25 Jul

This role supports the Financial Institutions Group in Africa by developing and implementing sustainable finance strategies and investment leads. The specialist provides technical expertise to partner financial institutions to scale climate-related lending and advisory services across the region.

IFCConakry, GNCloses 26 Jul

This role focuses on delivering sustainability advisory services to IFC investment clients in the mining and energy sectors, primarily in Guinea and across Africa. The officer will design innovative solutions for climate and social inclusion while managing project portfolios to enhance local economic development.

IFADDakar, SNCloses 29 Jul

This Temporary Professional Officer position supports the fiduciary administration and financial management of IFAD's Green Climate Fund (GCF) portfolio in the West and Central Africa region. The specialist ensures effective budget monitoring, cash flow management, and compliance with donor requirements for large-scale climate resilience and green finance initiatives.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 7 Aug

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer joins the Results Impact and Knowledge Team within the Adaptation Fund Secretariat to strengthen results-based management and portfolio monitoring. The role ensures the quality and consistency of results data across a global portfolio of climate change adaptation projects.

IFADBangkok, THCloses 29 Jul

The Regional Technical Specialist provides technical expertise in natural resource management, land and water governance, and agroecology for the Asia and Pacific Region. The role involves supporting the design and implementation of IFAD funded projects to ensure sustainable, climate resilient, and inclusive outcomes for rural communities.

GCFIncheon, KRCloses 29 Jul

The Integrity Risk Management Specialist develops and implements methodologies for assessing integrity risks within GCF projects and programs. The role focuses on conducting proactive integrity reviews to detect and mitigate fraud, corruption, and other prohibited practices in climate finance operations.

AfDBAbidjan, CICloses 28 Jul

The Chief Sanitation Officer leads the development and delivery of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) portfolio within the African Water Facility. The role focuses on investment preparation, blended finance, and private sector participation to scale up inclusive urban sanitation across Africa.

GCFIncheon, KRCloses 20 Jul

The Climate Impact Specialist ensures that GCF funded activities deliver measurable and high quality climate mitigation and adaptation results. Reporting to the Regional Director, the role provides technical expertise to validate climate impact rationales and results frameworks across the full project cycle in the Asia and Pacific region.

UNEPParis, FRCloses 5 Aug

This position leads the coordination of the UNEP Textiles Initiative within the Industry and Economy Division. The officer manages the Textile Unit, oversees strategic partnerships with governments and the private sector, and drives the transition toward a sustainable and circular textile value chain.

UN SecretariatBonn, DECloses 21 Jul

This role provides strategic leadership for the Sahel Flagship unit within the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD, focusing on the Great Green Wall Initiative. The incumbent manages a large portfolio of land restoration projects, coordinates high-level donor relationships, and leads resource mobilization efforts across the circum-Sahelian region.

UNEPNairobi, KECloses 5 Aug

This position is located in the Plastics Unit of the Industry and Economy Division, working closely with the Law Division to address plastic pollution. The officer provides legal technical assistance, conducts research on environmental law, and supports the development of national regulations and legislative texts.

UNEPParis, FRCloses 5 Aug

This role leads the coordination of the UNEP Textiles Initiative within the Industry and Economy Division. The officer manages the Textiles Unit, establishes strategic partnerships, and supports governments in developing policy environments that promote sustainability and circularity in the textile value chain.

UNEPNairobi, KECloses 5 Aug

This position is located within the Plastics Unit of the Industry and Economy Division in Nairobi. The officer provides legal technical assistance and capacity building to support countries in developing laws and regulations to address plastic pollution across the plastics life cycle.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 2 Aug

This role leads UNEP's work on private finance policy and regulation within the Industry and Economy Division. The incumbent develops strategies to direct private capital toward sustainable development and provides technical assistance on financial policy frameworks like taxonomies and disclosure standards.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 2 Aug

This position is located within UNEP's Industry and Economy Division in Geneva. The officer leads work on private finance policy and regulation to direct capital toward sustainable, high-impact sectors and stable financial systems.

WTOGeneva, CHCloses 31 Jul

The World Trade Organization is seeking a Legal Affairs Officer to join the Trade and Environment Division. The successful candidate will support committee work and provide analytical expertise on the intersection of international trade and environmental issues, including climate change and circular economy.

IsDBJeddah HQ, SACloses 30 Jul

The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Resilience and Climate Action Department, managing thematic areas including climate change, fragility, and social empowerment. The role involves coordinating high-level policy development, resource allocation, and external partnerships to deliver development solutions across the Bank's Member Countries.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 26 Jul

The Financial Officer serves as a sustainable bond structuring adviser within the World Bank Treasury, focusing on emerging markets. The role involves providing technical advice to public sector borrowers on the issuance of labeled thematic instruments, including green, blue, and social bonds.

WEFGeneva, CH

This role supports the Emerging Markets Deployment team within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on advancing energy and industrial transitions in the Middle East and North Africa. The specialist facilitates public-private cooperation by delivering regional projects, managing stakeholder consultations, and coordinating with the Saudi Arabia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

OECDParis, FRCloses 19 Jul

This role supports the International Energy Agency (IEA) in coordinating clean energy transition activities across the Middle East and North Africa. The officer manages project implementation, monitors regional energy developments, and maintains high-level liaison with partner governments and international organizations.

FAORome, ITCloses 17 Jul

This senior role leads the implementation of the FAO Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan within the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. The officer coordinates climate action across agricultural sectors, providing high-level technical policy expertise and representing the organization in international climate negotiations such as UNFCCC COPs.

UNEPMontreal, CACloses 26 Jul

This role supports the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity in implementing the Programme of Work on Article 8(j) regarding traditional knowledge. The incumbent assists in managing partnerships with indigenous peoples and local communities while supporting the preparation of intergovernmental meetings and capacity-building activities.

UNEPMontreal, CACloses 26 Jul

This role supports the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity in implementing the Programme of Work on Article 8(j) regarding traditional knowledge. The incumbent manages partnerships with indigenous peoples and local communities while providing technical advice on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

IDBKingston, JMCloses 24 Oct

IDB Invest is establishing a talent pool of qualified investment professionals to support current and future business needs across the Caribbean. The role involves supporting the origination, structuring, and execution of loan and equity investments in the infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 24 Jul

This role supports the CITES Secretariat Enforcement Unit in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of strategies to combat wildlife and forest crime. The officer facilitates collaboration between national enforcement agencies and international partners to address illegal wildlife trade, including issues related to corruption and money laundering.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 24 Jul

This role supports the CITES Secretariat Enforcement Unit in coordinating and monitoring strategies to combat wildlife and forest crime. The officer facilitates collaboration between national enforcement agencies and international partners to ensure international trade does not threaten the survival of wild species.

IsDBRabat, MACloses 20 Jul

The Operations Team Leader develops and manages a portfolio of transport, energy, and telecommunications projects within the Rabat Regional Hub. The role involves supervising project managers, leading technical appraisals, and ensuring the efficient delivery of infrastructure projects to support socio-economic development in member countries.

UNDRRBonn, DECloses 19 Jul

This position is located in the UNDRR Office in Bonn, Germany, and focuses on the implementation of the organization's data strategy. The officer coordinates the development of DELTA Resilience, a tracking and analysis system for disaster and hazardous events, losses, and damages.

ADBManila, PHCloses 24 Jul

This role supports the development and delivery of bankable private sector projects and public-private partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. The specialist identifies transaction advisory mandates, structures project finance deals, and implements market development activities to enhance the enabling environment for private sector growth.

IFADCairo, EGCloses 20 Jul

The Regional Technical Specialist serves as a technical expert in water, rural infrastructure, and natural resources management for the Near East, North Africa, Europe, and Central Asia region. The incumbent provides technical advice throughout the project cycle to improve IFAD's capacity to address rural poverty and enhance project design and implementation.

WEFGeneva, CH

The Lead manages the Materials Collaboration workstream within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on circular economy and international cooperation. The role involves deepening business engagement and strengthening regional collaboration, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, to elevate regional perspectives into global materials dialogue.