Applications are now open for the 2024 UNV/UNEP Young Talent Pipeline Programme. The second phase of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline starts on 25 June 2024. It builds on the efforts of the first phase from 2023 and aims to engage young talented individuals to become future leaders across environment, pollution and climate action.Â
This joint partnership initiative between UNEP and UNV has a twin objective:
Requirements
- If you are 33 years of age or younger, check out the assignment opportunities. Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
- Candidates are required to have academic degrees in relevant areas along with three years of professional experience.
- Dynamic thinkers with relevant experience and a passion for the environment particularly for solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, nature and biodiversity loss are encouraged to apply.
Program Details
- Selected candidates will be based in UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Assignments are expected to begin in November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.
Available Opportunities
- Water Ecosystems Specialist
- Ocean Governance Specialist
- Climate Early Warning Systems Portfolio Specialist
- Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist
- Sustainable Textiles Specialist
- Associate Programme Officer (Stakeholder Engagement)
- Sustainable Mobility Specialist
- Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist
- Programme Officer – Carbon Markets and Pricing
- Greener Cities Specialist
- Associate Legal Officer
- Science Policy Specialist
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 8 August 2024.
