UNECA Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now UNECA Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – UNECA is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Environmental Affairs Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent) following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly. It is one of five regional commissions.
UNECA Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Environmental Affairs Officer – (Carbon Markets and Nature Based Solutions)
- Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- Job Opening ID: 273647
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: ENV
- Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: March 05, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 11, 2026
- Official Website: www.uneca.org
Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Environmental Affairs Officer – (Carbon Markets and Nature Based Solutions) will be responsible for the following duties:
- Undertakes analysis, design and dissemination of policies, strategies, guidelines and other tools relating to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and nature-based solutions.
- Conducts research and technical studies and prepares analytical reports and position papers on biodiversity, ecosystems, and related socio-economic and environmental dimensions.
- Develops technical and institutional capacity for biodiversity management, ecosystem restoration and conservation, natural capital and sustainable development in ECA member States.
- Supports member States in catalyzing finance for biodiversity conservation through market-based instruments, including biodiversity credits, while promoting environmental integrity, social safeguards, transparency, sustainable development, and equitable benefit-sharing.
- Provides technical and policy support to ECA member States on the conservation, sustainable use and restoration of marine and blue ecosystems, including coastal and marine biodiversity, in support of integrated ocean governance, blue economy strategies, and the achievement of SDG 14.
- Supports ECA member States in engaging with and implementing outcomes of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including decisions of the Conference of the Parties (COP), and in the development, updating, implementation and monitoring of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), in alignment with regional and global biodiversity frameworks.
- Contributes to the formulation, coordination and promotion of coherent African common positions on biodiversity-related issues in regional and global forums, including CBD COP processes, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, AMCEN and other relevant regional stakeholders.
- Promotes synergies between biodiversity conservation and circular economy approaches by supporting policies and initiatives on sustainable production and consumption, resource efficiency, and circular value chains that reduce biodiversity loss while contributing to inclusive and sustainable development.
- Contribute to ECA’s technical and related support to COP32 Presidency.
- Performs any other duties as required by the supervisor or the Director of the Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resources Division.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, or a closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is an advantage.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as environmental management, biodiversity conservation, land and marine ecosystems management, green and blue economy, natural capital, carbon and biodiversity credits, and sustainable development is required. This experience should be gained through research, policy analysis, programme/project support, or capacity development at national, regional, or international levels Experience supporting environmental policy processes, including engagement with multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), climate and biodiversity frameworks, or sustainable development policy initiatives, is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS before March 11, 2026. For more details CLICK HERE.
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