About UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the international environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP recognizes the critical role that buildings, construction, and cooling systems play in addressing climate change, improving energy efficiency, strengthening urban resilience, and advancing sustainable development worldwide.
As global demand for sustainable infrastructure grows, UNEP continues to support countries, cities, and stakeholders in accelerating the transition toward low-carbon, climate-resilient, and resource-efficient buildings and cooling solutions.
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Opportunity Overview
UNEP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support its growing portfolio of projects focused on low-carbon and climate-resilient buildings across Africa and South and South-East Asia.
Job Title: Senior Consultant – Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Buildings and Construction
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Duty Station: Remote
Contract Type: Consultancy
Duration: 6 Months (Renewable)
Job Opening ID: 278369
Application Deadline: 28 June 2026
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support for initiatives related to sustainable construction materials, circularity, thermal comfort, urban cooling solutions, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute directly to global climate action while working remotely with one of the world’s leading environmental organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Administrative Support
The consultant will:
- Support the day-to-day coordination of project activities.
- Organize meetings, workshops, webinars, consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, meeting notes, and follow-up action plans.
- Coordinate activities with governments, consultants, implementing partners, and stakeholders.
- Maintain project documentation and filing systems.
Project Implementation Support
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring project implementation and work plans.
- Tracking project deliverables, milestones, and reporting schedules.
- Reviewing and quality-controlling outputs from consultants and implementing partners.
- Supporting timely execution of project activities across multiple countries.
Technical Research and Analysis
The consultant will:
- Conduct research on sustainable buildings and construction.
- Analyze issues related to embodied carbon, circular economy practices, and climate resilience.
- Support technical assessments of sustainable cooling solutions.
- Prepare technical briefs, concept notes, reports, and knowledge products.
- Collect and analyze relevant project data.
Communications and Outreach
Key duties include:
- Documenting project activities and achievements.
- Developing success stories and communication materials.
- Supporting stakeholder outreach efforts.
- Promoting Buildings and Cooling initiatives and activities under the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).
Stakeholder Engagement
The consultant will:
- Engage with national and local governments.
- Coordinate with industry stakeholders, technical experts, and project partners.
- Support GlobalABC working groups and collaborative networks.
- Facilitate consultations, workshops, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing progress reports and activity summaries.
- Supporting donor reporting requirements.
- Tracking project indicators and maintaining monitoring tools.
- Documenting lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts.
Event and Knowledge Management
The consultant will:
- Organize capacity-building activities and training programmes.
- Coordinate regional and international events.
- Manage databases, stakeholder contact lists, and knowledge resources.
- Support knowledge-sharing and learning initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
Applicants must possess:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Or a related discipline
Specialization in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Sustainable Buildings and Construction
- Climate Change
- Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainable Urban Development
Professional Experience
Candidates must have:
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in project management and technical assistance at national and/or city level.
- Experience working on sustainable buildings and construction policies.
- Demonstrated expertise in climate-resilient and low-carbon building solutions.
Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
- Sustainable cooling systems
- Circular construction materials
- Thermal comfort strategies
- Building sector value chains
- Multi-stakeholder consultation processes
- Climate and energy policy development
Regional Expertise
Strong understanding of the sustainable buildings and construction landscape in:
- Africa
- South Asia
- South-East Asia
is highly desirable.
UN and International Experience
Experience working with:
- United Nations agencies
- International organizations
- Development partners
will be considered an advantage.
Language Requirements
Required
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable
Knowledge of additional United Nations languages is considered an asset.
Core Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Communication Excellence
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong report-writing and technical drafting abilities.
Technical Knowledge
- Deep understanding of sustainable construction and building-sector sustainability issues.
- Ability to conduct high-quality research and technical analysis.
Project Management
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to identify solutions proactively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Collaboration
- Ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience building productive partnerships across institutions and sectors.
Results Orientation
- Commitment to delivering high-quality outputs on time.
- Ability to adapt and remain effective in complex and evolving environments.
Why Join UNEP?
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to:
- Contribute to global climate and sustainability goals.
- Support transformative projects across Africa and Asia.
- Influence policy and implementation of low-carbon building solutions.
- Collaborate with leading experts, governments, and development organizations.
- Work remotely while contributing to international environmental impact.
- Help accelerate the transition toward climate-resilient and resource-efficient built environments.
Important Notice
The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent recruitment schemes requesting payment or banking information.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official United Nations careers portal before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 28 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
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