United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Geneva, CHCloses 19 Jul

The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking an Editor to support the Economics and Fiscal Policy Unit in updating the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action flagship guide. The role involves copy-editing and substantively refining content related to climate leadership, fiscal resilience, and nature-based solutions for a senior policy audience.

Paris, FRCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the implementation of the NDC Act and Invest project and the NDC Partnership Action Fund across target African countries. The consultant facilitates stakeholder engagement, monitors project progress, and ensures that updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) are aligned with international climate finance and policy standards.

Bangkok, THCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office in strengthening digital transformation and knowledge management. The consultant will design and maintain information systems, unified financial dashboards, and internal automation solutions to enhance regional office operations.

Geneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

This role supports the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions in implementing communication strategies for the 2027 Conferences of the Parties. The contractor will develop information programmes, manage media relations, and produce diverse communication materials to publicize priority environmental issues.

Paris, FRCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the development of Uganda's Climate Risk and Vulnerability Digital Map to visualize current and future climate hotspots. The expert will design the digital platform, transfer technical components to local teams, and create comprehensive user documentation to strengthen national adaptation planning.

Paris, FRCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the implementation of the NDC Act and Invest project and the NDC Partnership Action Fund across target African countries. The consultant facilitates the revision of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) by aligning policies, strengthening institutions, and mobilizing climate finance.

Suva, FJCloses 20 Jul

This consultancy supports the Nature for Health (N4H) scoping phase in the Pacific region to reduce pandemic risks by strengthening environmental aspects of One Health. The consultant will conduct baseline analyses, map existing initiatives, and lead the development of a detailed Implementation Project Document for the Pacific region.

Geneva, CHCloses 20 Jul

This Individual Contractor role supports the CITES Secretariat in Geneva with the implementation of national legislation and compliance assistance. The position involves reviewing legislative analyses, preparing advice for Parties, and supporting the servicing of the 81st meeting of the Standing Committee.

Paris, FRCloses 31 Jul

This consultancy supports the United Nations Environment Programme in assessing Zambia's investment readiness for critical energy transition minerals. The specialist will evaluate legislative frameworks and provide recommendations to align national policies with international environmental and social safeguards.

Geneva, CHCloses 19 Jul

The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking an Editor to support the Economics and Fiscal Policy Unit in updating the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action flagship guide. The role involves copy-editing and substantively refining content related to climate leadership, fiscal resilience, and nature-based solutions for a senior policy audience.

Paris, FRCloses 20 Jul

This home-based consultancy supports UNEP's Climate Change Division in integrating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS) across regional projects. The role focuses on building national capacities in the Latin America and Caribbean region to translate climate ambitions into actionable, investable plans in line with the Paris Agreement.

Bangkok, THCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office in strengthening digital transformation, reporting, and knowledge management. The consultant will design and maintain unified financial dashboards, automate regional office operations, and implement AI-enabled productivity tools.

Geneva, CHCloses 26 Jul

This consultant role supports the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Global Platform and the IKI-FAST project to help countries transition toward carbon neutrality and biodiversity protection. The position involves coordinating with international partners and implementing public finance measures to align financial flows with environmental objectives.

Geneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

This role supports the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions in implementing communication strategies for the 2027 Conferences of the Parties. The contractor will develop information programmes, manage media relations, and produce diverse communication materials to publicize priority environmental issues and major events.

Paris, FRCloses 19 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNEP Textile Initiative in accelerating a just transition toward a sustainable and circular textile value chain. The associate will facilitate global policy dialogues, manage private sector convenings, and coordinate communications to redefine the fashion industry's economic model.

Paris, FRCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the development of Uganda's Climate Risk and Vulnerability Digital Map to visualize current and future climate hotspots. The expert will design the digital platform, transfer backend data to local teams, and produce technical guidance to strengthen national adaptation planning.

Geneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy supports the Stockholm Convention Secretariat in assessing the production and use of DDT and its alternatives. The specialist will provide technical expertise in tropical epidemiology and vector control to inform global environmental policy and protect human health from hazardous chemicals.

Geneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy supports the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions in assessing the production and use of DDT. The specialist will provide technical expertise in tropical epidemiology and vector control to inform global environmental policy and transition strategies.

Bangkok, THCloses 7 Aug

This consultancy provides technical assistance on social and environmental safeguards for the UN-REDD Programme across the Asia Pacific region. The expert supports countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Indonesia in meeting Cancun safeguards and ART-TREES standards while building regional capacity and strengthening national Safeguards Information Systems.

Bangkok, THCloses 7 Aug

This consultant provides technical support and strategic guidance to enhance the effectiveness of UNEP and UN-REDD activities across the Asia Pacific region. The role focuses on managing regional initiatives such as Social Forestry and SAFE, ensuring policy uptake, financial scalability, and quality assurance in forest conservation projects.

Bangkok, THCloses 7 Aug

This consultancy supports the UN-REDD programme and regional forestry initiatives across the Asia Pacific region. The advisor provides technical guidance on forest finance, social forestry, and nature-based solutions to enhance policy uptake and financial scalability in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Beirut, LBCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the United Nations Environment Programme and the Kingdom of Bahrain in addressing plastic pollution. The expert will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the national single-use plastics landscape and develop a practical implementation roadmap to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.

Geneva, CHCloses 2 Aug

The consultant will support the CITES Secretariat in developing an integrated capacity-building framework to improve the implementation of the Convention. This role involves mapping existing initiatives, analyzing stakeholder needs through surveys, and preparing technical background papers to inform intergovernmental consultations.

Paris, FRCloses 23 Jul

This specialist provides technical support to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to mitigate short-lived climate pollutants in Brazil's agriculture sector. The role involves collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to integrate methane reduction targets into national policies and climate plans.

Bangkok, THCloses 7 Aug

This consultancy provides technical assistance on social and environmental safeguards for the UN-REDD Programme across the Asia Pacific region. The expert will support countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Indonesia in meeting Cancun safeguards and ART-TREES standards while building regional capacity.

Paris, FRCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNEP Mitigation Branch and India Office in accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient district cooling systems. The consultant will drive stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and the operationalization of a knowledge hub to scale sustainable cooling solutions in India and globally.

Paris, FRCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNEP Mitigation Branch and India Office in accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient district cooling systems. The consultant will drive stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and the operationalization of a knowledge hub to scale sustainable cooling solutions in India and globally.

Paris, FRCloses 28 Jul

This senior expert role supports UNEP's programme with the Government of Odisha on sustainable cooling and climate-friendly space cooling. The advisor will coordinate with local partners, unlock large-scale finance for cooling solutions, and transfer lessons learned to other Indian states in support of the India Cooling Action Plan.

Paris, 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.

Nairobi, 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.

Panama City, PACloses 18 Jul

This consultancy provides high-level strategic legal expertise to strengthen the regulatory and institutional framework of the REDD+ mechanism in Paraguay. The consultant will analyze legal safeguards, draft regulatory decrees for environmental authorities, and provide legal guidance on carbon market standards.

Paris, 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.

Nairobi, 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.

Panama City, PACloses 18 Jul

This consultancy provides high-level strategic legal support to strengthen the normative and institutional framework of the REDD+ mechanism in Paraguay. The consultant will analyze legal frameworks for environmental safeguards, draft regulatory proposals for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), and examine legal aspects of carbon market standards.

Geneva, 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.

Geneva, 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.

Montreal, 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.

Toyama, JPCloses 17 Jul

The consultant will support the Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP) Regional Coordinating Unit in updating and finalizing the Mid-Term Strategy for 2026-2029/30. The role involves aligning regional marine and coastal environment goals with global policy frameworks and strengthening strategic coherence across the region.

Montreal, 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.

Paris, FRCloses 24 Jul

The Clean Heating Expert will support the Climate and Clean Air Coalition by developing sectoral guidance for the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform. The role involves drafting technical recommendations for clean heating programmes and identifying supporting resources to build capacity in low- and middle-income countries.

Paris, FRCloses 24 Jul

This consultancy supports the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) by developing sectoral guidance on clean non-road machinery and stationary engines. The expert will produce actionable recommendations for air quality managers in low- and middle-income countries to reduce short-lived climate pollutants.

Paris, FRCloses 24 Jul

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is seeking an expert to develop sectoral guidance on clean heating for the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx). The consultant will produce a comprehensive guidance paper and identify supporting resources to help air quality managers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, implement effective clean air policies.

Paris, FRCloses 24 Jul

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is seeking an expert to develop sectoral guidance on manure management for the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx). The consultant will produce a comprehensive guidance paper and curate a library of technical resources to support air quality managers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Paris, FRCloses 24 Jul

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is seeking an expert to develop sectoral guidance on improved nitrogen fertiliser use to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. The consultant will produce a comprehensive guidance paper and curate a library of technical resources to support air quality managers in low- and middle-income countries.

Geneva, 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.

Nairobi, KECloses 24 Jul

This position is located within the Corporate Services Division of UNEP in Nairobi. The Legal Officer provides legal advice on institutional matters, represents the organization in the UN internal justice system, and advises on investigative matters including sexual exploitation and abuse.

Paris, FRCloses 16 Jul

The International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) seeks a post-doctoral fellow to analyze field measurement data from fossil fuel emission sources. The fellow will support scientific measurement campaigns and contribute to the reduction of uncertainty in methane emission data to support Paris Agreement goals.

Geneva, 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.

Nairobi, KECloses 24 Jul

This position is located within the Legal Unit of UNEP's Corporate Services Division in Nairobi. The officer provides legal advice on corporate and institutional matters, represents the organization in the UN Internal Justice System, and handles matters related to investigations and administrative law.

Montreal, CACloses 25 Jul

This consultancy involves conducting a comprehensive desk study to evaluate the contribution of HCFC phase-out management plans to national policies and strategies. The findings will support the development of institutional frameworks for the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund and help replicate successful project design practices.

Montreal, CACloses 25 Jul

This consultancy involves conducting a comprehensive desk study to evaluate the impact of HCFC phase-out management plans on national policies and strategies. The findings will support the development of institutional frameworks for future projects under the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund.