UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) – Programme Assistant

Overview

The Programme Assistant will support the coordination of UNEP FI's policy portfolio, conduct analysis of policy and regulatory developments, and produce relevant materials for stakeholders.

Tasks Summary

• Provide general support to the Global Policy Co-Lead with the coordination of the overall UNEP FI policy portfolio of activities
• Produce and share regular analysis and mappings of policy and regulatory developments across regions and thematics affecting the banking and insurance sectors, and identify opportunities for UNEP FI to engage in and support progressive policy reform; with key areas constituting: Nature-related regulation in the APAC region, Real economy policy development in the EU and it’s relevance for the financial sector
• Produce relevant material to support the analysis and presentation to relevant stakeholders, such as webinars and blog posts
• Support the coordination of on-going work related to the development of sustainable finance regulatory frameworks at country level, as relevant
• Support relevant and regular stakeholder engagements including with policy makers, regulators and supervisory authorities, meeting material, analytical minutes of meetings as relevant
• Support with the implementation of the UNEP FI global policy programme
• Provide regular reporting to the policy team and management

Experience Requirements

At least two (2) years of professional experience and expertise in sustainable finance policy and regulatory frameworks is required. Practical experience in supporting the intersection between sustainable development and finance is required. Ideally initial professional experience in the field of finance regulation with a focus on banking regulation, and in stakeholder engagement and management is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

A master’s Degree in the following areas: public administration, economics, law, business administration, international relations, sustainability science, administration or finance studies and/or marketing/communications is required. A bachelor’s degree could be taken in lieu of master’s degree provided the selected candidate has 4 years of relevant experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is the working language of UNEP FI. Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.

Contract Duration: 6 months

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