Programme Management and Communications Assistant

Delivery of project activities as laid out below. Objectives: A. 3DEN Project Coordination Support 1. Partner and stakeholder engagement, including communication and relationship management. 2. Donor engagement for 3DEN-related activities, including preparation of materials and project reporting. 3. Development and engagement to develop the 3DEN Community, including supporting the 3DEN matchmaking and knowledge management platform B. Support in the daily activities of the Unit 1. Development of new project concepts and drafting of proposals 2. Fundraising and strategic donor mapping and engagement 3. Data collection, analysis and reporting 4. Support the Unit Head in hiring activities, including coordinating with the Admin. team, coordinating interviews, shortlisting candidates and supporting the onboarding of new consultants and interns. C. Communications and community engagement support 1. Management of the 3DEN LinkedIn page, community growth, and monthly communications reporting. 2. Online community building, stakeholder identification, and newsletter distribution across the 3DEN network. 3. Day-to-day communications support to the Branch Communications Specialist, including audience monitoring and content coordination. 4. Strategic identification of engagement opportunities, including relevant conversations, partner content amplification, and network connections. Performance indicators will be the following: i) The effectiveness and management of the work ii) Quality, reliability and pertinence of gathered information iii) Usefulness and quality of the information and recommendations provided to UNEP staff iv) Speediness and quality of emails and communications with UNEP staff and project partners

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Climate Change Division delivers effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. Its work is guided by ambition, innovation, credible science, and alignment to global climate goals and needs of individual countries. The Climate Change Division works with Members States and Partners to accelerate and support a just transition by addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through enhancing implementation capacity, provision of data information and knowledge, access to finance and technology, and building resilience. This consultancy is in the Sustainable Investments Unit, Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, Paris duty station. The Sustainable Investments Unit’s mandate is to mobilize and accelerate investments to increase the ambition for climate mitigation action and climate resilient development through a just energy transition, thereby supporting countries’ shift to a low-carbon development pathway. The Digital Demand Driven Electricity Networks Initiative (3DEN) is a collaborative effort between UNEP, the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, launched in 2021. It supports the modernization of power systems in emerging and developing countries by accelerating the deployment of digital technologies that enable smarter electricity networks, demand-side flexibility, and more resilient energy access. The initiative provides a platform for country-level diagnostics, technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building to improve energy system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. The consultant will support the implementation and scaling of 3DEN by contributing to programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of project activities across participating countries. This includes supporting the selection of project proposals and their implementation. Further, the consultant will support the dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, matchmaking and data generated through pilot projects, which are central to informing policy and scaling impact. The consultant will also support public outreach, communications and community engagement support, working closely with the Unit’s Communications Specialist on targeted activities. The work contributes to UNEP’s Climate Stability Outcome: Countries and stakeholders have increased capacity, finance, and access to technologies to deliver on the adaptation and mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement.

Master’s degree (M.A. or equivalent) in Communication, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Development, or a related field. Demonstrates proactivity and keeps colleagues informed. Good written and oral communication skills are required. Prior experience working with UN agencies with a focus on climate change and finance are desirable.

For the post advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Not available.