UN Environment Programme is recruiting! Over 60 posts for interns and other professionals

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is actively recruiting for various positions and internships that align with its mission to promote sustainable environmental practices worldwide.

The environment is facing unprecedented challenges today, with climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution posing substantial risks to our planet and future generations.

Addressing these global environmental challenges is not merely an aspirational goal; it is a necessity that requires a concerted effort from diverse sectors.

The key to overcoming these adversities lies in the engagement of highly qualified and skilled professionals across various fields.

UNEP operates with a diverse workforce made up of permanent staff, consultants, UN Volunteers, and interns, ensuring a wide-ranging approach to environmental solutions.

Current Opportunities for Employment with UNEP

The availability of jobs spans multiple categories and geographic locations, reflecting UNEP’s global mandate.

UNEP offers diverse opportunities across various categories, levels, and locations. Below is a list of the currently open positions:

1. Junior Professional Officer Programme: Associate Programme Officer – Policy and Programme Division, Nairobi, Kenya
2. Front End Developer with Full Stack Experience – Consultant, Public Information, Paris
3. UNEP Finance Initiative – Regional Associate for Europe – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
4. IMEO Early Career Research Data Specialist – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
5. Programme Management Officer (Fixed-term) – P-4, Programme Management, Panama City
6. IMEO Methane Data Integration Scientist – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
7. UNEP Finance Initiative – Senior Technical Coordinator, Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
8. Consultant to Design an Online Refrigeration Facilities Registry – Consultant, Information Management Systems and Technology, Paris
9. IMEO Engagement Lead – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
10. Team Assistant – G-4, Administration, Busan
11. Gender Expert – National Systems of Innovation – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Copenhagen
12. Senior Finance and Budget Assistant – Consultant, Finance, Nairobi
13. Associate Programme Management Officer – P-2, Programme Management, Nairobi
14. CCAC National Project Coordinator for Mexico – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
15. Administrative Assistant – G-6, Administration, Nairobi
16. Finance and Budget Assistant (Fixed-term) – G-5, Finance, Nairobi
17. Programme Management Officer – P-3, Programme Management, Bangkok
18. Communications Support Assistant – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Montreal
19. Intern: Communications, Reporting, and Research/Analysis – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
20. Senior Technical Expert – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Bangkok
21. Public Information Officer – P-3, Public Information, Athens
22. National Legal Consultant for Grenada – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Panama City
23. Individual Contractor to Support the Biosafety Clearing-House – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Montreal
24. IMEO Part-Time Methane Scientist – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
25. Programme Management Assistant – G-5, Programme Management, Kingston
26. Communications Officer – P-3, Public Information, Nairobi
27. Intern: Governance, Policy, and Advocacy – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
28. Consultant Sustainable Buildings and Construction – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
29. Programme Management Assistant – G-5, Programme Management, Bonn
30. Programme Management Officer – P-3, Programme Management, Montreal
31. Programme Management Officer – P-3, Programme Management, Bangkok
32. Programme Management Assistant – G-6, Programme Management, Paris
33. Intern – Urban Energy – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Paris
34. Senior Programme Management Assistant – G-7, Programme Management, Montreal
35. Programme Management Officer – P-3, Programme Management, Paris
36. Staff Assistant – G-5, Administration, Nairobi
37. UNEP Finance Initiative Internship for Africa and Middle East Regional Support – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
38. Senior Finance and Budget Assistant – G-7, Finance, Nairobi
39. Communication & Outreach Consultant – Consultant, Bangkok
40. Administrative Assistant – G-6, Administration, Nairobi
41. UNEP Finance Initiative – Finance for Development Specialist – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
42. Communications Intern – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Paris
43. Programme Management Assistant (Part-time 50%) – G-5, Programme Management, Bonn
44. Programme Management Assistant (Fixed-term) – G-5, Programme Management, Montreal
45. UNEP Finance Initiative – Senior Risk Consultant – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
46. Environmental Affairs Specialist – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Nairobi
47. Senior Programme Management Officer (Special Assistant to the Executive Director) – P-5, Programme Management, Nairobi
48. Climate Information Services Consultant – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Nairobi
49. Verification of HCFC Consumption – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Bangkok
50. Database and Mail-out Operator – Consultant, Public Information, Geneva
51. Administrative Assistant – Consultant, Administration, Paris
52. Terminal Evaluation Expert – Consultant, Programme Management, Paris
53. Project Consultant – Pacific Region – Consultant, Programme Management, Paris
54. Intern – Cool Coalition Country Engagement and Policy – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Paris
55. Finance and Budget Officer (Fixed-term) – P-4, Finance, Nairobi
56. UNEP Finance Initiative – Administrative Support Individual Contractor – Nature – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
57. Senior Carbon Market Advisor – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
58. UNEP Finance Initiative – Climate Team Consultant – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
59. Senior Programme Management Assistant – G-7, Programme Management, Montreal
60. Business Accelerator/Initiatives/Facilities Specialist – EMPOWER – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Bangkok
61. CCAC National SLCP Expert for Dominican Republic’s NDC 3.0 – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Paris
62. UNEP Finance Initiative Nature Internship – I-1, Environmental Affairs, Geneva
63. Project Consultant – Asia Region – Consultant, Programme Management, Paris
64. Senior Finance and Budget Assistant – G-7, Finance, Nairobi
65. Ggender Expert – Energy Sector – Consultant, Environmental Affairs, Copenhagen

To explore the full listing of current job vacancies and application instructions, interested individuals can visit the following link: UNEP Career Opportunities.