The second phase of the program builds on the efforts of the first phase from 2023 and aims to engage young talented individuals to become future leaders across environment, pollution, and climate action.
This joint partnership initiative between UNEP and UNV has a twin objective:
- To deploy the second cohort of 12 young talented individuals in areas related to UNEP’s mandate.
- To seek candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Benefits
- UN Volunteers recruited in the Young Talent Pipeline will have access to learning and professional development opportunities, including a suite of online learning programs. Assignments are expected to begin in November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be 33 years of age or younger.
- Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
- Candidates are required to have academic degrees in relevant areas along with three years of professional experience.
- Dynamic thinkers with relevant experience and a passion for the environment particularly for solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, nature and biodiversity loss are encouraged to apply.
- Water Ecosystems Specialist
- Ocean Governance Specialist
- Climate Early Warning Systems Portfolio Specialist
- Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist
- Sustainable Textiles Specialist
- Associate Programme Officer (Stakeholder Engagement)
- Sustainable Mobility Specialist
- Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist
- Programme Officer – Carbon Markets and Pricing
- Greener Cities Specialist
- Associate Legal Officer
- Science Policy Specialist
Deadline: August 8, 2024
Click HERE to Apply
