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.
Vacancies
- Senior Communications Consultant: Are you a seasoned communicator with experience communicating about climate change and/or sustainability ideally within in the global finance industry, UN system or environmental communications? We are looking for someone with 7+ years’ experience in developing communications strategies and planning, and working with senior stakeholders. Apply here before 3 July.
- Communications Consultant: UNEP FI seeks an enthusiastic communicator with 3+ years of experience to join UNEP FI’s communications team. Ideally with experience in the global finance industry, UN system or environmental communications and with great writing, digital communications skills particularly social media and online, we are looking for someone who is passionate about communicating the role of the finance sector in sustainability. Apply here before 3 July.
Internships
- APAC Regional Team Internship: The UNEP FI Asia Pacific team is searching for an intern to conduct desk research on financial markets, perform administrative tasks and assist with capacity building initiatives. Learn more and apply before 10 July here.