Senior Project Manager — Environment & Climate

United Nations; Wien; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNEP Vienna Programme Office in Sarajevo is seeking a senior consultant to coordinate multi‑component environmental projects and provide technical guidance on biodiversity, waste management and climate resilience. You will develop work plans, monitor outcomes, and produce policy briefs for national and regional stakeholders.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of project design/implementation experience, including MEAs and donor coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in environmental project design/implementation.
• Two years’ experience supporting MEAs and internationally funded projects is desirable.
• Proven ability to engage with government, donors and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage complex environmental projects across biodiversity, waste, climate and chemical safety.
• Develop detailed work plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with donor requirements.
• Conduct socio-economic analyses and support land use, waste and pollution planning.
• Prepare policy briefs, roadmaps and technical guidelines for regional stakeholders.
• Track progress, report semi-annually and ensure delivery against results frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy guidance

Multilateral MEAs

Education

Master's degree in law, economics, international relations or related studies

First-level university degree + 2 years' qualifying experience (asset)

Tools

Environmental monitoring tools

Data analysis software

Job description

UNEP Vienna Programme Office in Sarajevo is seeking a senior consultant to coordinate multi‑component environmental projects and provide technical guidance on biodiversity, waste management and climate resilience. You will develop work plans, monitor outcomes, and produce policy briefs for national and regional stakeholders.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of project design/implementation experience, including MEAs and donor coordination.