UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) – Junior Technical Programme Associate, Impact & SDGs

Result of ServiceUNEP FI’s Impact & SDG Team is supported and able to deliver on its various simultaneous deliverables, in particular: the consolidation and public release of the UNEP FI / ESRS Interoperability Package and the 2026 iteration of the Impact Radar and Sector/Impact Map. Work LocationGeneva, Switzerland Expected duration4 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers and investors. For over 32 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI carries out its mission to help the financial industry align with and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and with that take on the crucial role it must play in achieving a sustainable future. The Impact & SDG Team is responsible for UNEP FI’s impact management methodology, uniquely based on a holistic consideration of the three pillars of sustainable development, and embodied in the Impact Protocol, the Impact Radar, a suite of Impact Mappings, Tools and Interoperability Resources. It works with the industry, thematic, and regional teams of UNEP FI, as well as a range of external partners, to normalize and mainstream holistic impact analysis and management in mainstream finance. More information available here: http://www.unepfi.org/positive-impact/ The Impact Management Platform (“Platform”) is a collaboration between the leading providers of sustainability standards and guidance. Through the Platform, these initiatives will continue to work together to identify opportunities to consolidate existing sustainability resources, collectively address gaps, and coordinate with policymakers and regulators to support the mainstreaming of impact management. The Platform is co-chaired by UNEP FI and the Capitals Coalition. More information available here: Impact Management Platform — Manage sustainability impacts UNEP FI’s Impact Team is seeking a Junior Technical Programme Associate, Impact & SDGs to support its various research and technical activities. Specific tasks and responsibilities: This is a technical support role whose responsibilities will focus on: 1. Research & analytics: • Stay abreast of relevant developments in the sustainable finance / impact management field and prepare briefings for the team • Conduct research as required to support the issuance of the iterated Sector/Impact Map • Conduct research and support interoperability mapping work as required 2. Resource / Tool building: • Conduct testing of ESRS Disclosure Module iterations and support programming efforts as required. • Set up/test interactive functions of iterated Sector/Impact Map 3. Implementation Support: • Help with technical assistance/member engagement Outputs and Deliverables: • Research and co-building to support the iteration of the Sector/Impact Map • Tested and consolidated functionalities of the iterated Sector/Impact Map • Research and data-gathering in support of the ESRS CoP sessions • Tested and consolidated specified segments of the UNEP FI / ESRS Disclosure Module and other items of the ESRS Interoperability Packagel • Research and data-gathering to support interoperability work (GRI, Human Rights, TNFD) • Answering user questions as part of the teams implementation support activities • Briefings on sustainable finance / impact management developments and resources The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head UNEP FI and report directly to the Impact Team Lead. Qualifications/special skillsAcademic background: A bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, finance, development, humanities or a related field. A master’s degree may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, provided the candidate has 0 years of experience. Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in research and analytics in the field of business and sustainability. LanguagesLanguages: English is a working language of UNEP FI. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset. Additional InformationSkills & knowledge: Excellent research and analytical skills and capacity to understand complex / multi-facetted issues. Strong written and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with professionals across different projects and teams. Strong organisational and project management skills, as well as attention to detail. Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with the main approaches to impact measurement and management, including the relevant standards, norms and frameworks, is expected. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.