Junior Professional Officer Programme: UNEP Associate Programme Officer 2025.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is pleased to announce the opening of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme for the position of Associate Programme Officer for the year 2025. This initiative aims to attract young professionals who are passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to contribute to UNEP’s mission of promoting sound environmental practices globally.
As an Associate Programme Officer, you will be involved in various projects aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing resilience against climate change. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international environmental governance and policy development while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
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If you have a strong academic background in environmental science, policy, or a related field, and are committed to making a difference in the world, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our efforts to create a sustainable future and make a meaningful impact on global environmental initiatives.
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment sciences, natural resources
management, international development or related fields.
Skills:
Excellent analytical, communication, planning and organization skills.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand and analyse information and derive relevant findings and understanding
of the science underpinning environmental issues.
Knowledge of project cycle management and results-based reporting.
Familiarity with data and indicators, database management and data visualization
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary working environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform in a team and deliver on time.
Good computer literacy skills.
Work Experience:
At least 2 years of work experience in sustainable development, natural resources management, engineering, and
implementation of environmental related programmes, projects and activities is required. Prior experience with
developmental projects, emerging economies and developing country contexts is asset as well.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency
in English (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
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