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
- Nature Policy Consultant: Work at the interface of nature and financial policy developments to support nature-positive finance frameworks and measures in selected jurisdictions. Read more and apply by 28 August here.
- Buildings and Construction Pollution Consultant: Develop a Study on current practices of banks to manage pollution in their portfolio. This role requires developing a Sectoral Pollution Guidance and involves stakeholder engagement. Learn more and apply by August 29 here.