Application Deadline: 16 June 2023
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the historic Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our time.
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Thanks to funding from the Government of Italy, the UNFCCC secretariat is launching a new round of the Capacity Award Programme to Advance Capabilities and Institutional Training in one Year (CAPACITY) Fellowship Programme with the aim of developing capacity of negotiators and therefore increasing the level of implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Requirements
Educational background Required:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, engineering, natural sciences, business administration, social sciences, international relations, or a related discipline.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience Required:
Two (2) years of relevant professional working experience in intergovernmental administration, including coordinating and liaising with various senior level stakeholders is desirable.
Experience in climate change and sustainable development would be a strong asset.
Language skills Required:
Benefits
The monthly stipend including allowances is EUR 4500
The UNFCCC Secretariat will organise the return trip to Bonn
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