Acerca del empleo
Deadline: 16/07/2025
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master’s degree in Climate Finance, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, or a related field.
Skills and experience
· Experience in climate finance, disaster risk management, or financial policy development.
· Experience working with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or government bodies or in similar institutions
· Proven track record in mobilizing climate finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), is an asset.
· Expertise in climate risk assessment, financial modelling, and policy analysis.
· Knowledge of global climate finance mechanisms, including Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund, and concessional financing.
· Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and financial instruments for climate adaptation.
· Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to coordinate across government, private sector, and international organizations.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to policymakers and local communities.
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment, including a 12 month contract extension, is funded by Spain and therefore candidates must be Spanish nationals. Candidates who already served on a UN Volunteer Specialist or UN Youth Volunteer assignment funded by Spain are not eligible to apply for an assignment in the same category.
