COP 17 Coordination and Negotiation Support – RLO Asia
Quick answer
The Convention to Combat Desertification is hiring a hybrid (Bonn-based) Consultant to provide strategic and operational negotiation support for the COP 17 Asia Pacific delegation from July to September 2026.
- Role
- COP 17 Coordination and Negotiation Support – RLO Asia
- Organization
- Convention to Combat Desertification
- Location
- Bonn
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-26
The role
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is seeking a consultant to provide strategic, technical, and operational support to Asia Pacific Parties for the upcoming COP 17 negotiation process. The role involves facilitating regional coordination, supporting the organization of preparatory meetings, and assisting delegates throughout the COP 17 session in Mongolia. This consultancy runs from July to September 2026 and focuses on ensuring informed participation and strengthened positioning of regional priorities.
What you'll do
- Organize the Regional Preparatory Meeting of Annex II for COP 17.
- Facilitate communication between National Focal Points and regional partners.
- Provide administrative and technical guidance to the Asia Group of Negotiators during COP 17.
- Coordinate briefing sessions on COP 17 outcomes and required follow-up actions.
- Support the dissemination of key decisions to regional stakeholders.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environmental policy, international law, or development studies.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental policy or multilateral negotiations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting COP or intergovernmental negotiation processes.
- In-depth knowledge of preparatory, technical, and political processes of COPs.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of an additional UN language is an advantage.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None; individuals engaged as consultants are not considered staff members and are not entitled to UN staff benefits such as leave or medical insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
The position is listed as a hybrid role, with work location duties based in Bonn.
What is the compensation for this consultancy?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in international environmental policy or multilateral negotiations.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by June 26, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Convention to Combat Desertification's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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