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!
Internships
- Policy Fundraising and Operations Internship: The Policy Team is searching for an intern to support their expanding fundraising, reporting, and coordination needs, ensuring timely delivery and smooth operations as UNEP FI’s sustainable finance work continues to grow. Learn more and apply by 5 April here.
Vacancies
- Regional Climate Mitigation & Net Zero Coordinator (APAC): The Asia Pacific Regional Team is searching for a consultant who will scale up and further develop climate initiatives for principally commercial banks, and secondarily insurers, and asset owners in Asia Pacific, with a strong focus on capacity-building and advisory. Read more and apply by 26 March here.