Programmme Specialist (Climate and Environment), P-3, Regional Climate Change Team, ROSA, Kathmandu, Nepal (Fixed Term Appointment)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Protection

 ROSA Culture Book, Second Edition, 2023.pdf

How can you make a difference?

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: An advanced university degree in climate change, environmental science, energy, or related engineering field is required. 
• Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant international professional work on climate, energy or environment, preferably with the UN, multilateral development organisations. In-depth expertise on climate and environment, together with specific experience in climate and environment programme/project and proposal formulation, and monitoring in a developing country context is required. Knowledge on climate and environmental impacts, assessments, and adaptation solutions is an asset. Familiarity with children’s rights in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and climate related disaster risk reduction. Solid knowledge of UNICEF policies and procedures or other international development agencies is considered an asset
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. 
• Skills:  

Thorough knowledge about Climate Change, Energy, Environment and climate related disaster risk reduction policy, programming and advocacy.

Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges and propose changes.

Diplomatic communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies. High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.

Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team, coping with pressure and setbacks, as well as responding and adapting to change.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Excellent time management skills to deal with conflicting and urgent priorities

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.