Technical Specialist – Climate Change Mitigation (Home-Base in the Africa region)

UNDP Careers; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNDP is seeking a Technical Specialist for Climate Change Mitigation to provide technical support for climate projects in Africa. This home-based role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement policies and advance sustainable energy goals. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience in renewable energy or climate finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in developing countries, with expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate finance.
• Experience in project development and implementation, policy advisory, and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of climate change mitigation projects in Africa.
• Provide technical guidance and policy advice to country offices and partners.
• Ensure quality assurance and monitoring of project activities.

Skills

Technical guidance

Policy advice

Resource mobilization

Stakeholder engagement

Capacity building

Education

Advanced university degree in Energy, Climate Change, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Technical Specialist – Climate Change Mitigation (Home-Base in the Africa region)

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This position is responsible for providing technical support related to climate change mitigation projects in the African region, including development, implementation, and policy advice. The role involves collaboration with UNDP offices, partners, and stakeholders to advance sustainable energy and climate goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of climate change mitigation projects in Africa.
• Provide technical guidance and policy advice to country offices and partners.
• Assist in resource mobilization and partnership development for climate initiatives.
• Ensure quality assurance and monitoring of project activities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building in climate mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Energy, Climate Change, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in developing countries, with expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate finance.
• Experience in project development and implementation, policy advisory, and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French is required.

Additional Information:

• Position is home-based within Africa with travel as required.
• Application deadline and further details are available on the UNDP careers page.