Special Advisor - Climate Action and Energy Transition [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

GloJobs; Roma; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UNDP in Rome is seeking a Special Advisor to Climate Action and Energy Transition at the P-5 level. The incumbent will lead political and strategic advisory functions with high-level counterparts, including coordinating policy integration to advance the development agenda.

The role requires close collaboration with the UNDP Director in Italy, delivering strategic communications and visibility strategies that reflect UNDP priorities within the Italian context.

Mansioni

• Lead political and strategic advisory functions in close collaboration with the UNDP Director in Italy and high-level political counterparts.
• Lead institutional coordination and policy integration to align with UNDP's mandate and strategic priorities.

Descrizione del lavoro

Special Advisor - Climate Action and Energy Transition [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants] at UNDP.

Grade: P-5.

Location: Rome, Italy.

Application deadline: 7 October 2026.

• 1.) Lead Political and Strategic Advisory Functions. In close collaboration with the UNDP Director in Italy, the incumbent serves as the UNDP interlocutor with high-level political counterparts, including the Prime Minister's Office and other key political stakeholders representing UNDP's perspectives and ensuring alignment with its mandate. Advice to UNDP senior leadership on global political priorities, including on Italian institutional priorities, political developments, and opportunities for strategic alignment. Advice and support the Coordinator, UNDP Rome Centre in shaping and delivering strategic communications and high-level visibility strategies that advance UNDP's development agenda.
• 2.) Lead Institutional Coordination and Policy Integration.