Climate Mitigation Specialist
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a Climate Mitigation Specialist (Mid Level) for a 12-month retainer contract, working from home with potential on-site deployments, to provide technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure projects in the Eastern Caribbean SIDS.
- Role
- Climate Mitigation Specialist
- Organization
- Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skill Exchange (RIISE) Facility, hosted by UNOPS
- Location
- Home based, with potential for on-site deployments
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Climate Mitigation Specialist will provide technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure projects in the energy, transport, and buildings sectors in the Eastern Caribbean SIDS, focusing on renewable energy, green buildings, and climate change adaptation.
What you'll do
- Provide climate mitigation technical support in the conceptualization and implementation of infrastructure projects
- Contribute to processes and decisions to facilitate climate-resilient infrastructure development
- Provide technical guidance on all aspects of climate mitigation
- Provide technical expertise in support of ongoing infrastructure projects
- Provide climate mitigation oversight on program design and management
What it takes
- Master’s degree in energy planning/economics, engineering, climate change, sustainable development, or related fields
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with renewable energy projects and their linkages to national or transnational energy systems
- Experience in resource efficient design and delivery of green buildings
- Experience in mainstreaming climate mitigation actions in transport projects
- Experience working with Independent Power Producers (IPP) and leading Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) negotiations
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based, with potential for on-site deployments in participating Caribbean countries.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in energy planning/economics, engineering, climate change, sustainable development, or related fields, and 5+ years of relevant experience.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 10/16/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skill Exchange (RIISE) Facility, hosted by UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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