Vacancy Announcement

Manager, P-5 – Climate Finance Subdivision

Division: Means of Implementation
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
Application Deadline: 20 April 2025, 23:59 CET
Announcement Number: VA 25/012/MoI
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension
Post Number: 30518500
Funding: 40FCA
Publication Date: 21 March 2025

About UNFCCC

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) plays a central role in global efforts to combat climate change. The secretariat supports the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement by facilitating negotiations, policy implementation, and capacity-building initiatives.

About the Position

The Manager (P-5) will lead the Climate Finance Subdivision within the Means of Implementation Division, reporting to the Director (D-1). The subdivision plays a critical role in supporting intergovernmental negotiations on climate finance, coordinating with financial mechanisms under the UNFCCC, and engaging with stakeholders, including countries and the private sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management:

• Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and supervision of the subdivision’s work plan.

• Ensure high-quality outputs aligned with UNFCCC mandates.

• Manage programmatic and administrative functions, including budgeting, performance monitoring, recruitment, and staff development.

• Ensure an inclusive and diverse team, reflecting UNFCCC values.

2. Strategic Planning & Policy Development:

• Develop climate finance strategies, ensuring coherence with UNFCCC goals.

• Provide expert guidance on climate finance, including resource mobilization and partnerships.

• Align climate finance strategies with intergovernmental processes and policy directives.

• Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on climate finance commitments under the Paris Agreement.

3. Coordination & Partnerships:

• Strengthen collaboration with climate finance institutions such as the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund, and the Global Environment Facility.

• Oversee the work of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF), ensuring its alignment with UNFCCC objectives.

• Coordinate reporting on climate finance, including Biennial Assessments and transparency frameworks.

• Engage with stakeholders, including governments, financial institutions, and private sector partners.

4. Representation & Advocacy:

• Represent UNFCCC at international conferences, roundtables, and policy discussions.

• Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance UNFCCC’s role in climate finance.

• Provide high-level policy advice and briefings to senior UN officials and government representatives.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, economics, environmental sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in climate finance, development finance, or international cooperation.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, including budgeting and strategic planning.

• At least 5 years of team management experience.

• Experience working with the UN, International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, or climate finance mechanisms.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

Core Competencies:

• Client Orientation: Establishes strong partnerships and ensures high service standards.

• Results-Driven Leadership: Focuses on achieving tangible outcomes, holding teams accountable.

• Strategic Thinking: Develops long-term visions and aligns actions with broader organizational goals.

• Performance Management: Mentors and develops staff while fostering a high-performance culture.

Please note:

1. This service is restricted to the UNFCCC secretariat.

2. You will receive confirmation upon submission of your application. However, only shortlisted candidates invited for an interview will be informed of the final selection outcome.

3. Estimated net annual salary and allowances:

   • US$ 101,540 (plus a variable post adjustment, currently 32.0% of the net salary)

   • Additional UN benefits as outlined in the following link: UNFCCC Conditions of Employment

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 20 April 2025, 23:59 CET.

For more details and to apply, visit the UNFCCC careers page.

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