United Nations Environment Programme is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations system. It was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the world’s foremost authority on environmental issues, providing leadership and fostering partnerships to promote sustainable development. UNEP inspires and empowers nations and communities to enhance their quality of life while safeguarding the needs of future generations. Within UNEP’s Climate Change Division, the Cities Unit plays a pivotal role in advancing the UN’s strategy on sustainable urban development and supporting the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. Cities Unit is looking for a senior consultant to support its work in Brazil, more specifically to support the development of full proposal and implementation plan for project focused on Nature-based Solutions and climate change adaptation in urban areas.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges – from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world’s seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.
United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.
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At least 9 years of demonstrated experience in developing projects for major donors (such as GEF, IKI, etc) related to climate change, urban nature and related fields and undertaking social and economic safeguards assessment. Demonstrated experience of working with different stakeholders, including national and subnational governments, compiling and addressing their feedback in a professional manner Understanding of urban development, climate, and environmental issues is required.
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Understanding of nature-based solutions and their application to address water access (floods) and shortage (drought) Ability to work effectively, precisely, and autonomously in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks across teams. Works harmoniously in international teams, openness and flexibility, and ability to integrate feedback.
UNEP’s core mission is to find solutions to the triple planetary crisis. As the leading global authority on the environment, the institution helps its Member States to foster climate stability, live in harmony with nature and forge a pollution-free future, supporting the achievement of all 17 SDGs.
Job Opening ID: 255856
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : ENV
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : PARIS
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 31, 2025
Deadline : Apr 11, 2025
• Liaise with procurement unit and PSP requester when required including preparation of requisitions and receipt of goods or services. Actions must be taken in accordance with UNHCR rules and regulations.
• Assist the manager to manage the recruitment of Affiliates from vacancy announcement until contract issuance. Monitor the progress of the recruitment of each position and keep the documents on file in both shared folder, and other locations as required by the organization for audit trail.
• Maintain the inventory of IT and communications equipment of the team. Monitor the asset management, track to ensure all are recorded accurately on both internal excel tracking sheet and application as identified by ICT unit.
• Ensure that an orderly and systematic filing system is maintained for efficient and timely retrieval of files and safekeeping of confidential documents and other relevant materials. Contribute to the development and use of automated filing systems.
