CT-GSP Transparency Network Coordinator for the Pacific Network

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) for the Pacific Network to coordinate CT-GSP activities, engage with governments, and translate needs into regional programs.

Fluency in English is essential, an advanced degree is required, and five years of experience in climate transparency or regional coordination are expected; the role emphasizes knowledge sharing and capacity-building.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as climate change, environmental sciences, public policy, or economics is required.
• A first-level university degree with significant relevant professional experience may be accepted.
• Fluency in English is essential, with knowledge of additional relevant languages being an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate continuous engagement with Pacific Network countries and facilitate peer learning and regional cooperation.
• Organize capacity-building initiatives and provide direct country support.
• Maintain up-to-date transparency information and organize regional activities.
• Capture results, lessons learned, and evidence to inform project management and monitoring.

Skills

Climate transparency

MRV/ETF systems

Capacity building

Regional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Project management

Reporting

Knowledge management

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + significant relevant experience

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. The Climate Transparency Global Support Programme (CT-GSP) supports developing countries in implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement. This role, as a Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC), is integral to the CT-GSP Project Technical Units, focusing on strengthening regional networks for capacity-building and knowledge sharing.

Job purpose: The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) for the Pacific Network is responsible for the effective operation and coordination of CT-GSP activities within the region. This involves maintaining continuous engagement with participating countries, identifying and addressing their transparency capacity needs, and facilitating peer-to-peer learning and South-South cooperation. The role translates identified needs into regional activities and targeted country support, providing technical assistance in relevant Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) areas. By connecting global guidance with national implementation, the TNC ensures effective knowledge transfer and provides a feedback loop for global programme development, ultimately strengthening the network's capacity and engagement.

Responsibilities:

The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) is responsible for ensuring continuous engagement with countries in the Pacific Network, facilitating peer learning and regional cooperation. This includes coordinating capacity‑building initiatives and direct country support, organizing regional activities, and maintaining up‑to‑date transparency information. The TNC systematically captures results, lessons learned, and evidence from implementation to inform project management and monitoring. Key duties involve maintaining substantive engagement with countries, identifying and monitoring capacity needs, translating these into regional activities and targeted support, and providing technical assistance in ETF areas. The role also focuses on facilitating peer‑to‑peer learning, coordinating regional capacity‑building, strengthening coordination with support providers, and maintaining accurate regional information.

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as climate change, environmental sciences, public policy, or economics is required. A first‑level university degree with significant relevant professional experience may be accepted. Fluency in English is essential, with knowledge of additional relevant languages being an asset.

Work experience:

A minimum of five years of professional experience in climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, climate‑change capacity‑building, or regional coordination is required. Demonstrated experience working with national governments, coordinating multi‑country or regional programs, and organizing workshops/consultations is essential. Experience supporting climate transparency, reporting, or institutional capacity development is also necessary.

Skills:

Climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, capacity‑building, regional coordination, technical cooperation, stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, project management, reporting, knowledge management, communication.