Job Highlights
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recruiting! Applications for the Young Talent Pipeline Programme 2024.
Closing Date: 21 August 2024
Location: Selected candidates will be based in UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) are looking for young professionals to work on #ClimateAction, #NatureAction, and pollution action.
Allowances and benefits
Successful candidates will work as United Nations Volunteers, receiving a monthly living allowance and other benefits.
UN Volunteers recruited in the Young Talent Pipeline will have access to learning and professional development opportunities, including a suite of online learning programmes.
Job Purpose
This joint partnership initiative between UNEP and UNV has a twin objective:
- To deploy the second cohort of 13 young talented individuals in areas related to UNEP’s mandate.
- To seek candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Requirements/ Eligibility
If you are 33 years of age or younger, check out the assignment opportunities. Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates are required to have academic degrees in relevant areas along with three years of professional experience.
Dynamic thinkers with relevant experience and a passion for the environment particularly for solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, nature and biodiversity loss are encouraged to apply.
Available vacancies
Scroll through to see the available opportunities: Please click on the UN Volunteer assignments in the UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline:
Water Ecosystems Specialist
Ocean Governance Specialist
Climate Early Warning Systems Portfolio Specialist
Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist
Sustainable Textiles Specialist
Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Sustainable Mobility Specialist
Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist
Carbon Markets Specialist
Greener Cities Specialist
Associate Legal Officer (Climate Law)
Science Policy Specialist
Internal Communications Specialist
How to Apply
Please click or tap on the vacancy of your preference from the list above to view more detail and get starte with the applciation priocess.
Deadline for applications is 21 August 2024.
Assignments are expected to begin in November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.
