Support the management, coordination, and delivery of UNEP’s India Cooling Programme, ensuring key outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard.
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, ideally in an international, environmental, or development context. Demonstrated experience supporting large, multi-stakeholder programmes involving government, UN entities, donors, and technical partners. Proven track record in project planning and coordination, including use of MS Project, MS Teams Planner, or equivalent tools. Experience with contract management, donor reporting, and results-based monitoring frameworks is essential. Experience in managing digital workspaces and knowledge systems (e.g. SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) across dispersed teams. Familiarity with UN administrative processes, procurement rules, and coordination structures is an asset but not mandatory. Experience working on climate change, sustainable energy, or cooling-related programmes is highly desirable but not mandatory. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across cultural and organisational boundaries, with excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting high-quality correspondence, summaries, and inputs for reports or donor briefings. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Project, Planner, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and digital collaboration platforms. Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, able to work independently while supporting a team-based structure.
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental studies, public policy, business administration, international development, engineering, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
