Climate Finance Specialist (Lead Author)

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). UNEP was established in 1972 and has a mission to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices. It operates in over 150 countries and employs thousands of staff members dedicated to addressing global environmental issues. The organization focuses on various areas including climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development, aiming to provide leadership and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment.

Job Overview:
The Climate Finance Specialist (Lead Author) position is designed to provide overall leadership and coordination for the development of comprehensive guidelines on implementing loss and damage strategies related to climate change, particularly for developing countries. The role involves creating practical steps that these nations can take to address the significant losses and damages they face due to climate change impacts. The guidelines will cover essential areas such as definitions, national frameworks, policy integration, access to international support, implementation strategies, data monitoring, and funding strategies. The specialist will also contribute to writing various chapters of the guidelines, ensuring that they are coherent, high-quality, and practical for use by developing countries. The position requires collaboration with co-authors and stakeholders to maintain consistency and integrate feedback effectively, ultimately aiming to strengthen the financial frameworks of these countries in relation to loss and damage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Climate Finance Specialist include leading the development of comprehensive guidelines on loss and damage strategies, ensuring alignment with international climate goals, and providing input on cross-cutting finance issues throughout the guidelines. The specialist will be responsible for delivering high-quality chapters that focus on financial mechanisms and funding strategies, collaborating with co-authors to maintain consistency, integrating stakeholder feedback, and developing case studies that highlight successful climate finance models. Additionally, the specialist will ensure that the guidelines are practical and applicable for developing countries, focusing on timely delivery of outputs, quality and comprehensiveness of content, and the integration of innovative financial strategies.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree or equivalent in Climate Finance, Environmental Economics, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in climate finance, specifically with a focus on loss and damage. A strong knowledge of international climate finance mechanisms and funds is essential, along with experience in developing innovative financing solutions for climate resilience. The role demands excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Climate Finance, Environmental Economics, or a closely related discipline. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of climate finance and the specific challenges related to loss and damage in developing countries.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have between 2 to 5 years of professional experience in the field of climate finance, with a specific emphasis on loss and damage. This experience should include a strong understanding of international climate finance mechanisms and the ability to develop innovative financing solutions that enhance climate resilience in vulnerable regions. The candidate should also have experience in writing and developing guidelines or reports related to climate finance.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as the guidelines and reports will be developed in English. While not required, proficiency in additional languages could be beneficial, particularly if the candidate has experience working in multilingual environments or with stakeholders from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Additional Notes:
This position is part-time and remote, focusing on the Global South. The expected duration of the assignment includes specific deliverables with deadlines, such as the submission of a draft report by August 15, 2025, and the final chapter along with a summary for a policy brief by November 15, 202

• It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that applicants are not required to provide any financial information or pay any fees.