UNOAU Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now UNOAU Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – UNOAU 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 Office to the African Union (UNOAU) is a special political office established in 2010 to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the maintenance of international peace and security.
UNOAU Environmental Affairs Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Environmental Affairs Officer
- Company: United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
- Job Opening ID: 270974
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: Environmental Affairs
- Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: January 22, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
- Official Website: unoau.unmissions.org
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide up-to-date strategic analysis and policy advice to UNOAU leadership on the inter linkages between climate change, peace and security in Africa and their implications on strategic objectives of the Mission, liaising closely with the African Union in developing such analysis and advice.
- Proactively promote the integration of climate considerations into the work of UNOAU and the AUC in implementation of the Joint AU-UN Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, including to strengthen a common vision across the UN system for integrated delivery on mandated priorities and operations.
- Support the AUC in the design of policy initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas.
- Monitor and report on policy developments regarding climate, peace and security in Africa, including at the level of the UN Security Council, the AU Peace and Security Council, Regional Economic Communities (REC), governments, civil society, academic institutions, and other partners.
- Enhance coordination and cooperation on climate, peace and security between UNOAU and the African Union, including in the assessment of climate-related security risks, policy development and implementation, and capacity building.
- Serve as UNOAU’s technical focal point on climate, peace and security, including by collecting and sharing good practices and strengthening partnerships with the UN system, the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM), and other Climate, Peace and Security Advisers within UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions, particularly those based in Africa, and other partners.
- Support the AUC in engagement of its member states, RECs/Regional Mechanisms, (RMs) and UN agencies to effectively collaborate on issues of climate security, including joint analysis, response, and capacity building.
- Contribute to the production and dissemination of knowledge, particularly at the political and strategic level.
- Support the African Union in mainstreaming climate, peace and security approaches into policy and operational frameworks, and in the implementation of the peace and security component of “the AU Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan”, as requested.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and other research activities and studies related to climate, peace and security in Africa, as needed.
- In collaboration with the UN system and other partners, identify funding gaps related to climate, environment, peace and security issues in Africa and develop proposals for resource mobilization.
- Collaborate with the AU and entities from across the UN system and other partners who are leading on climate finance to support advocacy for increased climate finance to Africa and to identify opportunities to support peacemaking and peacebuilding activities in Africa.
- Participate in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to climate, peace and security, including providing strategic analysis, think pieces, briefs and reporting.
- Draft notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other correspondence.
- Perform other related duties, as required.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in political sciences, international relations, conflict studies, political economy, climate, environment or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree of equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of climate, peace and security, climate change, environment, political affairs, diplomacy, international relations, law, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, disarmament, peace and security, conflict resolution, development, or related areas is required. Experience in political analysis, conflict resolution and strategy development is required. Demonstrable experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice, and reporting is required. Demonstrable experience in drafting and editing analytical reports is required. Experience working in an international organization or non-governmental organization is required. Experience working in Africa or in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Experience working on/with the African Union and/or African Sub-regional Economic communities is desirable. Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior officials in the UN or similar international organization, government and external partners is desirable. Experience in aid coordination, aid management and working with UN Country Teams or similar organization is desirable. Experience with multidimensional risk assessments using advanced data analytics is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE before February 20, 2026. For more details CLICK HERE.
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