Climate policy and energy transition advisor – Brasília/DF

Temporário

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the UNEP Brazil Representative and in close coordination with Ministry Of Environment and Climate Change Team and the Ministry of Finance, the Climate Policy and Energy Transition Advisor is responsible for supporting the relationship with national stakeholders, governmental and non-governmental organizations and to provide support to research and analysis, policy convening and stakeholder engagement, as well as project coordination on transition pathways for cities that are highly depend on oil and gas for revenues.

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Environmental Sciences, Management, Political Sciences, Economical Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Engineering or related area of study is required.
Post graduation course or Master or Doctorate Degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Energy Policy, Environmental Sciences, Management, Political Sciences, Economical Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Engineering or related area of study is required.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree should have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in the field of sustainable development, climate change policy development, energy policy/transition or environmental management.
Candidates with both Bachelor’s and Post graduation course or Master’s degree or Doctorate Degree, should have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of sustainable development, climate change policy development, energy policy/transition or environmental management.
Demonstrated expertise in energy transition, and transition finance risks.
Proven experience in project management.
Experience with public finance and financial-related risks.
Technical expertise working with multi-stakeholder processes in sustainable development and global commitments is desirable.
Experience in working with the UN System and at international level is desirable.
Experience with Brazil’s public sector institutions

Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Only Brazilian nationals will be considered for this position