The UNEP FI Secretariat works across the banking, insurance and investment industries and cross-cutting workstreams which focus on developing and rolling out practical approaches to addressing challenges and mainstreaming solutions in areas including responding to climate change, financing nature-based solutions, tackling pollution & boosting the circular economy, financing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and promoting human rights.

UNEP FI recruits talented staff and consultants and runs an ongoing internship programme to assist its Secretariat both in Geneva, Switzerland and worldwide. UNEP FI also issues requests for proposals on an ad hoc basis according to its work programme requirements. All positions including internships are also advertised on the UN’s career website here.

Read more about the organization here, and browse the career opportunities to find out how you can get involved in building a sustainable global financial industry!

Consultancies
  • Publications Editor/Manager, working remotely: UNEP FI is seeking a dynamic and skilled Publications Editor/Manager to play a pivotal role in the organization’s publications planning process, editing, messaging consistency, quality control, and production. The primary objective of this role is to centralize support for all publication-related activities, ensuring the production of high-quality publications that align with UNEP FI’s key messages and style guide. The Publications Manager will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of reports. Find out more and apply by May 19 here.
  • Climate Adaptation & Resilience (A&R) Consultant: Support the convening and management of UNEP FI’s climate adaptation and resilience programmes with development finance institutions, banks of the Principles for Responsible Banking community, and other financial institutions. Read more and apply by 15 May here.
Internships
  • Climate Change Programme: Support UNEP FI’s work on climate risk and contribute to building knowledge and driving action within the financial sector to address climate and other environmental risks. Read more and apply by 13 May here.