The One Ocean Finance Lead will co-lead UNEP FI's contribution to the design of the One Ocean Finance Facility, mobilizing and engaging the financial sector around the Facility's investment plan and strategy, with a focus on ocean health priorities.
At least seven (7) years professional experience in sustainable finance, with a demonstrated track record working at the interface of financial institutions and environmental policy is required. Direct experience with UNEP FI workstreams, including prior leadership of plastics- and circular-economy-related finance work, is strongly required. Demonstrated experience engaging the ports and shipping sector and/or the insurance sector on sustainability topics, and experience working with the UN system on multi-stakeholder facility design, are considered important assets.
A master’s degree in environmental management, sustainable finance, economics, international relations, marine science, or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree could be taken in lieu of master’s degree provided the selected candidate has 9 years of relevant experience.
