UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) - Climate Transition Banking Implementation Expert

United Nations; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNEP FI is seeking a Climate Transition Banking Implementation Expert to support member banks in implementing the Guidance for Climate Target Setting and related climate guidance on target setting, policy engagement, transition planning and transition finance.

The consultant will help signatories apply the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and contribute to integrating sustainability across financial practices.

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UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) - Climate Transition Banking Implementation Expert

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 286348

Job Network : -

Job Family : Environmental Affairs

Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON

Recruitment Type : Consultant

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 286348 Job Network : - Job Family : Environmental Affairs Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON
Recruitment Type : Consultant Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme Date Posted : Oct 12, 2026
Deadline : Oct 26, 2026

Through these services, the Initiative will be able to engage banks in implementing global finance sector principles to catalise integration of sustainability into financial market practice. The consultant will assist members with their implementation of the Guidance for Climate Target Setting and associated climate guidance on target setting, policy engagement, transition planning and transition finance. UNEP FI supports signatories in implementing the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), now committed to by more than 350 banks collectively holding almost $100tn total assets, approximately half of the global banking sector assets. The services will also help promote sustainability into all aspects of the financial sector’s operations and services. The consultant’s work will also contribute to upholding UN core values, ensuring that human rights-based approach, the principle of leaving no one behind and gender equality and women’s empowerment are integrated throughout their work at UNEP FI.