One Ocean Finance Lead
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote, home-based One Ocean Finance Lead to co-lead the design of a global financing facility for the sustainable ocean economy.
- Role
- One Ocean Finance Lead
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative is seeking a One Ocean Finance Lead to co-lead the design and implementation of the One Ocean Finance Facility. This consultant will mobilize financial institutions and stakeholders to scale capital for a sustainable ocean economy, with a focus on shipping, insurance, and plastic supply chains. The role involves managing investment plans, facilitating working groups, and representing the initiative in international forums. This is a 5-month home-based consultancy focused on driving sustainable finance outcomes.
What you'll do
- Co-lead the development of the One Ocean Finance Facility investment plan and strategy.
- Engage financial institutions, including banks and insurers, to mobilize capital for ocean sustainability.
- Facilitate and organize working group activities, including agenda setting and follow-up tracking.
- Provide actionable recommendations to UN agency partners based on financial market feedback.
- Represent UNEP FI in external forums and convenings regarding ocean finance and blue economy initiatives.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in environmental management, sustainable finance, economics, or related field.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in sustainable finance at the interface of financial institutions and environmental policy.
- Direct experience with UNEP FI workstreams and leadership of circular-economy or plastics-related finance.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mobilize and steward senior financial-sector stakeholders.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully home-based.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is a consultancy position with an expected duration of 5 months.
What are the core qualifications required?
Applicants must possess a Master's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 7 years of experience in sustainable finance, specifically working with financial institutions and environmental policy.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by 06/28.
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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