Climate Promise Initiative Coordinator
Quick answer
The UNDP is hiring a Mexico-based Climate Promise Initiative Coordinator to lead the implementation of NDC 3.0 strategies in coordination with the Mexican government.
- Role
- Climate Promise Initiative Coordinator
- Organization
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a coordinator to support the implementation of Mexico's NDC 3.0 climate goals in collaboration with the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). The role involves developing sector-specific mitigation and adaptation pathways, facilitating inter-institutional dialogue, and managing technical knowledge and project reporting. This position requires strong expertise in climate policy, inter-agency coordination, and the ability to translate national climate commitments into actionable programmatic steps.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement sector-specific mitigation and adaptation roadmaps.
- Facilitate technical dialogue forums between government agencies, private sector, and civil society.
- Coordinate the Climate Promise team's strategic planning and workplan execution.
- Produce technical reports, notes, and analysis on climate policy viability.
- Ensure alignment between national climate commitments and sector-specific planning instruments.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience if holding a Bachelor's degree; no experience required for Master's holders.
- Fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Proven experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation project implementation.
- Strong technical skills in decarbonization modeling and public policy monitoring.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Mexico City to work directly with the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and is considered an in-office position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The job posting does not explicitly specify a salary range for this position.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field; applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may be considered if they possess at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Does UNDP charge any application fees?
No, the UNDP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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