UNECA Inter-Regional Adviser Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now UNECA Inter-Regional Adviser Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – UNECA is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Inter-Regional Adviser. 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 Inter-Regional Adviser Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Inter-Regional Adviser – (Climate Finance )
- Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- Job Opening ID: 273358
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: ENV
- Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
- 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 Inter-regional Adviser – (Climate Finance) will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support analytical work and research related to climate finance and just transitions in Africa by generating in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, approaches and practices relevant to policy analysis as they relate to climate change, finance and development
- Provide ongoing technical backstopping to the Africa Group of Negotiators on the development and further refinement of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, including providing relevant data and metrics to facilitate monitoring progress and informing course correction where necessary.
- Provide broad conceptual guidance on climate finance trends to UNECA and its partners in the lead up to COP32 in Ethiopia.
- Support member states to quantify the costs of adaptation and mitigation in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), identify the appropriate sources of finance for these actions, and monitor implementation progress.
- Contribute to knowledge generation on climate finance and just transitions in Africa, with a particular focus on finance for climate adaptation.
- Contribute to developing capacities of member states to access available climate finance for adaptation and mitigation, including identifying opportunities for mobilizing domestic finance for climate action
- Support member states to manage climate finance and adaptation initiatives and projects, including their monitoring and evaluation.
- Support the integration of climate change data and metrics in budgeting and GDP analyses of African economies, focusing especially on the costs of climate change adaptation and its impact on national budgets.
- Support African Member States in integrating climate change loss and damage accounting in national budgets, and in accessing reimbursements from the Fund for Responding to Loss and damage (FRLD).
- Contribute to the capacity development of member states, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other policy constituencies by delivering training and capacity-building programmes for planners, policy makers and other stakeholders in climate change adaptation and mitigation finance.
- Contribute to ECA technical and related support to COP32 Presidency.
- Work effectively with other CFND discipline specialists and staff of ECA to assess the impacts of climate finance on key climate sensitive sectors, including energy, agriculture, water, transport, infrastructure and related sectors.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, resource management or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work 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 seven years progressively responsible experience in the climate/development finance, climate change and natural resources management at regional or country levels in the context of Africa is required. This should include at least three years of experience in research/analytical work on climate finance in Africa. Experience working with RECs and other international organizations is desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations. 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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