GFANZ Africa Carbon Markets Expert
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote, six-month GFANZ Africa Carbon Markets Expert to provide technical expertise and lead strategic initiatives for carbon finance development in Africa.
- Role
- GFANZ Africa Carbon Markets Expert
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Remote / Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a consultant to support the GFANZ Africa workstream by providing technical expertise on carbon markets. The role involves designing and executing strategic workplans to strengthen carbon markets as a credible climate finance tool across the African continent. The consultant will engage with financial institutions, policymakers, and project developers to identify barriers and advance capacity-building initiatives. This remote, six-month consultancy requires strong project management and deep knowledge of international carbon market frameworks.
What you'll do
- Provide technical expertise on African carbon markets to the GFANZ Africa network.
- Design and execute a strategic workplan for GFANZ Africa carbon market engagements.
- Engage with financial institutions and policymakers to address barriers to scaling carbon finance.
- Support the pilot of the Common Carbon Credit Data Model in African countries.
- Collaborate with the Global Capacity Building Coalition to identify and address capacity gaps.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in international development, climate change, finance, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in carbon market policy or project development.
- Proven track record of managing senior stakeholders in public/private sectors.
- Deep understanding of Paris Agreement (Article 6) and international carbon governance.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote and home-based.
What is the duration of this consultancy?
This is a fixed-term consultancy engagement lasting for a period of 6 months.
What are the primary educational requirements?
A master's degree in a relevant field like climate finance or international development is required, though a bachelor's degree may be accepted if paired with 7 years of relevant experience.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application must be submitted by July 1st.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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