Current Openings at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Data pipeline and integration engineering
• Design, build and maintain secure, performant and reusable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes to ingest, clean, transform and deliver environmental, administrative and partner data from multiple internal and external sources (APIs, databases, flat files, EO feeds) into UNEP's corporate data platforms and the World Environment Situation Room.
• Implement internal process improvements: automate manual ingestion, optimize data delivery, re- design data architectures for greater scalability, observability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain data catalogues, metadata and lineage that enable users to discover and understand available datasets and ensure compliance with UNEP's data governance policies.
• Apply infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices (e.g. Git-based workflows, automated tests, containerization) in the deployment of data pipelines across development, test and production environments.
• Platform operations and quality
• Provide technical support to programme units to onboard new data sources, improve data flows and use self-service analytics safely.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, technical reviews and UNEP-wide digital communities of practice to share good practices in data engineering and DevOps.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, data management, engineering or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, data integration, data management or related area is required. Experience building and operating data pipelines from multiple sources, using ETL/ELT tools, is required.
• Experience with database programming languages (SQL) and at least one high-level programming language used in data engineering (such as Python) is required.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD toolchains (e.g. Git, GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for deploying data workflows is required. Experience with cloud or hybrid data infrastructure and with the deployment of data solutions in containerized environments is desirable. Experience working in or with UN entities, international organizations or other large, distributed organizations is desirable.

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Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and carry out in a timely manner the logistical arrangements for the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR).
• Lead the coordination with the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), including the Division of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and other United Nations (UN) Agencies, of all aspects of UNEA and OECPR session, including registration, security, protocol, and conference services.
• Coordinate with the Communication Division of UNEP on all communication and outreach activities and the design and branding of the meeting rooms.
• Oversee the content management of the UNEA website and other platforms such as documentation platforms, mobile applications and registration platforms.
• Coordinate with relevant entities on the multilingual live streaming of the meetings of UNEA and the OECPR sessions and uploading of related documentation on relevant platforms and websites.
• Coordinate with the relevant Ministries in the Government of Kenya and the Permanent Mission of Kenya to UNEP on logistical, protocol and operational matters related to UNEA and OECPR sessions.
• Support the planning and organization of the Committee of Permanent Representatives Subcommittee meetings.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, political science, international relations or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in coordinating intergovernmental meetings and conference management in the United Nations system or similar international organizations is required, including demonstrated experience in planning and delivering high-level, complex, multi-stakeholder meetings and conferences at the international level, and managing end-to-end logistical, operational and procurement arrangements for large-scale events involving Member States, intergovernmental organizations, multilateral environmental agreements, senior officials, non-governmental organizations, multiple institutional partners.
• Experience in procurement processes within the United Nations system or similar international organizations, including drafting terms of reference, managing procurement timelines, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial rules and procedures, is required.

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Key Responsibilities

The Consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Global Mapping of Biodiversity Finance
• Review and map current biodiversity finance initiatives (public, private, blended finance).
• Identify key finance commitments, targets, instruments and mechanisms relevant to biodiversity.
• Provide a landscape of key actors, funders, intermediaries, and enabling mechanisms.
• Deliverable 1 – Biodiversity Finance Mapping Report (with database/spreadsheet of programs and actors) 

Qualifications/special skills

• A minimum Master's Degree in environmental finance, economics, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, public policy, or related field. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree combined with two years of additional professional and academic experience may be accepted in place of the advanced degree.
• Work Experience: A minimum 7 years of experience in biodiversity finance, environmental economics, or related analytical work is required.
• Experience with UN system, GEF programming, or inter-agency analysis is required.
• Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with innovative finance mechanisms and biodiversity targets (e.g., CBD post-2020, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework) is required.