Result of Service

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Finance Unit, Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, the consultant will deliver the specific outputs as follows: i) Regional, national, subnational climate change, climate finance and renewable energy actors demonstrate increased knowledge and skills on gender and human rights; ii) Women entrepreneurs and other marginalized individuals are connected with initiatives to advance renewable energy businesses; iii) Future opportunities to build new initiatives are explored and documented Performance indicators: Efficient completion of the deliverables as stipulated and evaluated by UNEP for completeness and quality.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree or certification equivalent in Environmental / Climate Change studies, law, sustainable development or equivalent. A first-level university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Additionally, an academic background in renewable energy and/or climate finance is desirable. At least 10 years of progressively in a relevant field of work, preferably in international settings on the development of network building programmes for entrepreneurs from underrepresented/marginalized communities with technical and knowledge networks focused on renewable energy/clean technology. Experience providing training on gender and human rights to renewable energy actors Experience of working in Asia-pacific countries or SIDS highly desirable. Strong communication skills. Experience working with the UN , social enterprises and NGOs is an asset

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Not available.

No Fee

THE 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.