Work LocationWorking remotely
Expected duration12 Months
Duties andResponsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 400 banks, insurers and investors. For over 28 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. In June 2021, UNEP FI and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) launched the Investment Leadership Programme. The Investment Leadership Programme (ILP) is a joint initiative from UNEP FI and PRI created to accelerate the pace of collaboration amongst leading investors and boost action on achieving key global sustainability objectives such as the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. ILP includes projects such as the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance and the Legal Framework for Impact. The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance was launched in September 2019, at the Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit. This international collaboration of asset owners was convened by UNEP in order to respond to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement Article 2.1.c and enable financial flows to support the transition to net-zero CO2 emissions economies by 2050. UNEP FI, together with the Principles for Responsible Investment, has been mandated to serve as Secretariat for the Alliance. The Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Track of the NZAOA is seeking a consultant to support the asset class work of the MRV Track of the Alliance, this will be focused on sovereign debt, and real estate asset classes in the short-term, with additional asset classes in future years. This work is essential to the credibility and integrity of the NZAOA. The role will help ensure that targets meet the criteria as set out in the Protocol. Specific tasks and responsibilities: The consultant will provide assistance in the following project/tasks for UNEP FI’s MRV work: • Responsible for the project management of asset class working groups of the Track • Support on development of respective Target Setting Protocol chapters • Support alignment with the protocol colleagues and processes of other teams • Support coordination of the protocol • Work with members on specific issue areas towards resolution and consensus • Support on various MRV Track specific projects Outputs and Deliverables: • Updated target setting protocol chapter drafts • Streamlined and fully capacitated working groups • Deepened analysis of technical matters arising from protocol development In line with the work programme delivered during the UNEP FI Annual General Meetings and the consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head of UNEP FI and report directly to the MRV Lead, Programme Management Officer, in close collaboration with the Alliance secretariat.
Qualifications/special skillsEducation: A University degree in finance, environmental or climate science or management. Professional Experience: At least 5 years working experience in project management, finance, and climate. Skills & Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with digital technology; ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail. The consultant should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed team working across functions. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable. Experience in group dynamics and consensus building exercises is an asset.
LanguagesLanguages: English is the working language of UNEP FI. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.
No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
