About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Denmark, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Technical Assistance and Gender Specialist
• Grade:CON
• Location:Copenhagen, Denmark
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internal Position
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: At least 2 years of professional experience in the fields of energy, climate change and international development is required
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in climate change issues with different countries in Africa is required. Good knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation related issues in the region is an asset
• Academic Qualifications: Experience of preparing briefing notes, planning documents and/or other project coordination tools is an asset
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in design and delivery of technology transfer and/or knowledge sharing is an asset
• Academic Qualifications: Experience of working with International Organizations is an asset
• Academic Qualifications: Understanding and experience with UNFCCC activities is an asset
• Academic Qualifications: Understanding and experience with UN Programs, their development and implementation activities is an advantage
• Academic Qualifications: Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Skills

• Support countries for the development of technical assistance requests
• Review requests submitted by countries to the CTCN and provide recommendations on request eligibility, prioritisation, refinement and response development
• Design, coordination and implementation of technical assistance response plans
• Monitor the work of implementers, ensure compliance with work plan timelines and deliverable schedules
• Review and provide recommendations on the quality of deliverables, including completion reports
• Contribute to the implementation of post TA activities in Africa as per guidance of the CTCN Advisory Board. B – Implementation and monitoring of CTCNs Gender Policy and Action Plan for 2023-2027:
• Coordinate partnerships, planning and delivery for trainings and webinars on gender and climate technologies to raise awareness, sh are knowledge and best practices
• Maintain and promote the Technology Mechanism Climate Technology and Gender Roster
• Identify opportunities for partnerships with organizations like Women Engaged for a Common Future to support initiatives like the Gender Just Climate Solutions publication
• Coordinate the creation of fact sheets, guidelines, manuals, and sectoral overviews to address gender considerations in various climate technology sectors and their dissemination via the CTCN web platform
• Conduct reviews and analys is of GAAPs and of sections on gender in TA closure reports for reporting and learning purposes for the annual review of the CTCNs Gender Action Plan. C Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)
• Review and analys is of CTCN-led Technology Needs Assessments including follow-up actions/impacts

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply