Carbon Markets Support Officer

United Nations Volunteers; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global volunteer organization is seeking a Climate Finance Expert in Pretoria. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in climate finance, carbon markets, or climate policy. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential. Communication skills are important for this role. The position offers a monthly living allowance to support volunteers in their duty stations.

Benefits

Monthly living allowance

Support for relocation

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in climate finance, carbon markets, or climate policy.
• Master's degree or 5 years' relevant experience encouraged.
• Fluent in English required.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts in climate finance and carbon market projects.
• Develop policies that promote sustainable practices.

Skills

Climate finance

Carbon markets

Climate policy

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Economics

Job description

Required experience: 3 years

Relevant experience: 3 years

Skills and experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience in climate finance, carbon markets, or climate policy is required.

• Candidates with a master’s degree or 5 years' relevant experience in climate finance, carbon markets, or climate policy, are encouraged to apply.
• Good communication skills.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes, Economics and finance, Energy and environment

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Economics, Resource Economics, Climate Policy, Sustainable Development, or related field.

Duty stations

Pretoria, South Africa

Volunteer Living Allowance

UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations.