Consultant for the African ESG Framework and Compact development, Capacity Building and Climate/COP32 Support
Quick answer
Economic Commission for Africa is hiring a home-based Consultant for the development of the African ESG Framework and Compact, capacity building, and climate/COP32 support, with a senior-level position requiring a Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Consultant for the African ESG Framework and Compact development, Capacity Building and Climate/COP32 Support
- Organization
- Economic Commission for Africa
- Location
- Addis Ababa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Consultant will lead the development of the African ESG Framework and Compact for Sustainable Development, manage stakeholder engagement, and provide technical support for climate action and COP32.
What you'll do
- Technical leadership and continued development of the African ESG Framework
- Development and refinement of the African ESG Compact for Sustainable Development
- Continental co-development, Technical Working Group and stakeholder engagement
- Capacity building, training and advocacy
- Implementation, piloting and pathway to adoption
- Climate action and COP32 technical support
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Development Economics, Sustainable Finance, Governance, Sustainable Development or a related field
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in ESG, governance, mineral governance, sustainable finance, development economics, mining policy, climate policy or a closely related field
- Experience drafting policy frameworks, standards, compacts, multi-stakeholder agreements, implementation guidance or comparable technical instruments
- Experience leading or facilitating complex multi-stakeholder processes involving governments, the private sector, financial institutions, development partners and/or civil society
- Demonstrated knowledge of international ESG, sustainability, disclosure and responsible-business standards
- Experience designing and delivering executive or technical training, capacity-building programmes, workshops or training-of-trainers
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based, with travel to Addis Ababa and other locations as required for consultations, workshops, training and related assignments, subject to ECA rules and prior authorization.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Development Economics, Sustainable Finance, Governance, Sustainable Development or a related field, and 10 years of progressively responsible experience in ESG, governance, mineral governance, sustainable finance, development economics, mining policy, climate policy or a closely related field.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286221&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic Commission for Africa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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