UNEP International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 15th May 2022.
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.
UNEP International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th April 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 15th May 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: This position is homebased under the supervision of UN-REDD Programme Management Officer, the consultant will produce a strategy for Uganda to access REDD+ results-based financing from both market and non-market sources, including notably the Green Climate Fund and LEAF, amongst others. More specifically, he/she will perform the following tasks:
- Identify potential LEAF buyers for the country,
- Assess buyers’ appetite to invest in Uganda though consultations, meetings or other identified processes,
- Assess country’s concerns to access these carbon markets, scale of implementation (national or jurisdictional), key factors needed (economic, socio-political, technological) and barriers to be overcame to generate emissions reductions and contribute to the forests and land-use targets of Uganda’s NDC,
- Identify key areas of institutional capacity (for example, national registry, legal title, safeguards requirements) that Uganda should focus on to access different kinds of RBPs,
- Identify clear technical contributions from the UN-REDD programme and UNEP based on their respective signature and offering.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 26 April 2022 – 15 May 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Environment Programme-179762-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences or related field is required, a postgraduate specialization in a field directly related to REDD+ is an advantage,
Experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in climate finance, forest carbon market and non-market standards and transactions, finance mapping or investment frameworks is required.
- Experience in resource mobilization, or economic integration, or development planning is an advantage,
- Professional experience acquired within international organizations, national agencies and donor agencies is an advantage with analytical capacity in a donor-funded environment,
- Knowledge and experience of REDD+ stakeholders of Uganda is an advantage.
How to Apply UNEP International consultant in climate finance and carbon markets Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=179762
The Closing Date: 15th May 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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