The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of UNEP's Climate Change Division is to deliver effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. Its work is guided by ambition, innovation, credible science, and alignment to global climate goals and needs of individual countries. The Climate Change Division works with Members States and Partners to accelerate and support a just transition by addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through enhancing implementation capacity, provision of data information and knowledge, access to finance and technology, and building resilience. It promotes sustainable development and effective policies for climate stability; support action so that countries progress on decarbonization, dematerialization, and resilience pathways in line with their climate commitments, aspirations, and needs; and foster transparency in reporting. Implemented by IUCN and UNEP through the Climate Change Division from 2021-2030, The Global EbA Fund (GEBAF), is a mechanism for supporting innovative EbA approaches. The Fund is structured to support catalytic initiatives to help to overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA. The Fund will address the gaps in knowledge and planning for EbA, as well as increase access to public and private funding for catalytic adaptation interventions. The position is located in UNEP's Climate Change Division, Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Adaptation Section (CCAS) at the Nairobi duty station.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of CCAS Unit and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer (Global EbA Fund), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Global EbA Fund (GEBAF) team.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and other events, including logistical arrangements.
• Maintain project records and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and beneficiaries.
• Support financial management activities, including budget monitoring and processing of payments.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A first-level university degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, development studies, public administration) may be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in programme or project support, administrative assistance, or a related field.
• Experience working with international organizations or in the environmental sector is desirable.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Languages:

• English: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Global EbA Fund (GEBAF) team.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and other events, including logistical arrangements.
• Maintain project records and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and beneficiaries.
• Support financial management activities, including budget monitoring and processing of payments.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A first-level university degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, development studies, public administration) may be an advantage.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in programme or project support, administrative assistance, or a related field.
• Experience working with international organizations or in the environmental sector is desirable.
• English: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.