National Project Lead, Nature for Cooling Challenge - Côte d'Ivoire

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a National Project Coordinator to lead the Nature for Cooling Challenge in Côte d’Ivoire. You will coordinate day-to-day implementation, act as the main liaison with government entities, and ensure activities align with national priorities.

You will map stakeholders, organize a multi-stakeholder platform, oversee the launch and Call for Proposals, support project selection, and help develop policy and procurement guidelines for sustainable

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, urban planning, architecture, engineering, natural resource management, climate change, or related field.
• First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between UNEP and Government of Côte d’Ivoire and ensure government engagement.
• Map national stakeholders, establish and facilitate a multi-stakeholder country platform.
• Organize the NCC launch event and promote the Call for Proposals.
• Coordinate national activities with government focal points and implementing partners.
• Support selection of nature-based solutions projects and capacity-building.
• Contribute to policy, regulation, and procurement guidelines for nature-based cooling.
• Prepare for a National Financial Dialogue and monitor progress; flag risks and support reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Environmental science

Urban planning

Architecture

Engineering

Natural resource management

Climate change

Government liaison

Multi-stakeholder consultations

Event organization

Nature-based solutions

Urban greening

Sustainable buildings

Sustainable cooling

Policy development

UN agency experience

Private sector engagement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

First-level degree + 2 years experience

Job description

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a National Project Coordinator to lead the Nature for Cooling Challenge in Côte d’Ivoire. You will coordinate day-to-day implementation, act as the main liaison with government entities, and ensure activities align with national priorities.

You will map stakeholders, organize a multi-stakeholder platform, oversee the launch and Call for Proposals, support project selection, and help develop policy and procurement guidelines for sustainable