Climate Specialist (CAP)

Procurement Group

The purpose of the Procurement Group is to lead and develop the organization’s procurement strategy and practice. The core functions are to:

a. Articulate procurement policies and processes; enable operationalization and managerial oversight through appropriate systems and reports; provide corporate advice and guidance; and strengthen the knowledge, skills and career development of procurement practitioners.

b. Enable UNOPS procurement of goods and services in a transparent, accountable and efficient manner in order to execute the organization’s business strategy.

c. Identify and develop opportunities for the provision of procurement services for partners and ensure appropriate modalities for service delivery.

• Manage the implementation of the “Scope 3 contribution Climate Action Plan (CAP)” to UNOPS climate action/activities, through the development of appropriate pathways for targeted reduction in value chain emissions.
• Review and further develop  the methodology and high-level assessment to establish a baseline of UNOPS scope 3 emissions, confirm materiality and approach aligned with targeted reduction at a corporate procurement level and for provisions at a project level.
• Design and develop UNOPS GHG report expanded to value chain (Scope 3).
• Develop Progressive management approaches in the value chain (scope 3).
• Develop practical guidance for GHG reduction in UNOPS infrastructure, procurement and supply chain.
• While working with the appropriate stakeholders:

1. Identify policy improvements for the consideration of mandatory requirements within project strategy and design.
2. Develop suitable climate-related sustainable procurement criteria for procurement (supply chain) activities.’
3. Develop appropriate guidance on how to consider and implement climate related actions and activities.
4. Establish a suitable monitoring, evaluation and reporting approach to fulfill the commitments and expectations of corporate and project activities. 

• Develop pilots to trial new criteria and approaches with country offices, project teams, partners and/or other stakeholders.
• Provide technical climate support to country offices, project teams, partners and/or other stakeholders.

• Lead, in collaboration with key stakeholder and respective teams, the development of communication material in various shapes and formats to reach diverse audiences with information on climate, and on the CAP activities
• Lead, in collaboration with key stakeholder and respective teams, the development of  training materials and knowledge tools to upskill and inform UNOPS internal stakeholders. 
• Conduct Project-related Capacity Development and Training (for Procurement, Infrastructure and other value-chain emissions)

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the Climate Analyst supporting the CAP.
• Collaborate with other UNOPS experts and other relevant stakeholders on climate projects in the climate project group, Infrastructure and Project Management Group, the climate mission hubs and other relevant projects.
• Promote communications and knowledge sharing around climate and sustainable supply chains.
• Contribute to UNOPS knowledge management by capturing case studies and best practice examples of climate-related activities throughout UNOPS.
• Act as secretariat to the CAP Programme Board.

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in climate science, logistics, humanitarian development, engineering, supply chain, environmental sustainability, sustainable procurement, international development; or a relevant field is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in the above-mentioned areas or related field with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• emission reduction and CO2 emissions calculations;
• scope 3 accounting methodologies;
• carbon footprint (scope 3 emissions) reduction strategies;
• capacity building, training or learning on climate change subjects.

• Knowledge of organisational processes and systems that support monitoring and reporting for environmental management, and GHG emissions is highly desirable.
• Experience in the UN system organisations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience working in complex, multi-faceted organizations on issues related to supply chain, procurement policy and operational sustainability is an advantage.

• Fluency in written and oral English is a requirement
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.