CCAC Senior Programme Specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a senior-level CCAC Programme Specialist in Paris, France to provide strategic support for the design and management of climate and clean air initiatives. The role requires an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience.
- Role
- CCAC Senior Programme Specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Location
- Paris, France
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The CCAC Senior Programme Specialist will provide senior-level specialist support for the design and management of CCAC programmes, portfolio, functions or technical areas to ensure that it is strategically positioned, effectively delivered and connected to wider CCAC priorities.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic advice on direction and credible delivery arrangements
- Develop proposals with clear priorities, delivery strategies, workplans, partnership arrangements and measures of success aligned with CCAC objectives
- Advise on complex engagement with governments, partner organizations, funders, implementers, experts and other senior stakeholders
- Support major projects, grants, workstreams or products; ensure effective management of scope, resources, timelines, risks, quality and results
- Provide quality assurance and advice on high-level strategies, proposals, governance papers, donor products, technical outputs, briefings and communications
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environmental science, engineering, international relations, public policy, development studies, programme or project management, communications, or another field relevant to the assignment
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme or portfolio leadership, climate change, air pollution, sustainable development, international cooperation, communications, science, policy or a related field
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), also referred to as super pollutants, including their links to climate change, air pollution and sustainable development
- Extensive experience leading complex multi-stakeholder partnerships, programmes, portfolios or technical workstreams
- Experience advising or engaging senior government officials, international organizations, funders, technical leaders or other senior stakeholders
- Experience providing strategic direction, quality assurance and oversight of complex deliverables and results
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Paris, France.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience in programme or portfolio leadership, climate change, air pollution, sustainable development, international cooperation, communications, science, policy or a related field.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted until August 30, 2026. More information and the application process are available at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283733&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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