UNEP Hiring Programme Officer – Sustainable Buildings & Cooling | New Delhi

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionProgramme Management Officer – Buildings and Cooling
OrganisationUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
CountryIndia
CityNew Delhi
No of VacanciesNA
Project NameSustainable Buildings and Cooling (India) – under GlobalABC & Cool Coalition Framework
Skills and Qualifications

1. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in energy policy, engineering, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, finance, law, or related field
2. A first-level degree with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree
3. Additional certification in data/business analytics is an advantage
4. Strong understanding of buildings and cooling policies, sustainable urban energy systems
5. Knowledge of Indian government institutions, urban climate planning, and investment frameworks
6. Experience in stakeholder engagement, interagency coordination, and international development
7. Excellent communication, data visualization, and project management skills
8. Desirable: Experience with UN or international organizations, analytics, and field missions

Experience1. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/energy/development sectors 2. Experience in policy implementation and government advisory support 3. Desirable: Work with subnational institutions in India, private sector, or civil society 4. 2+ years of experience in data analytics or visualization preferred
SalaryAs per UN salary scale for NO-C level (India-based National Professional Officer)

Organisation Details

UNEP is the UN’s authoritative voice on the environment, advancing coherent implementation of environmental sustainability, and supporting member states on climate action, sustainable energy, and urban transitions. The role is based within the Climate Change Division, supporting India’s national pathways for sustainable cooling and green building materials.

Job Description

The Programme Management Officer will coordinate India’s transition to sustainable buildings and cooling through project development, implementation, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Core responsibilities include:

Drafting policy recommendations and reports

Supporting coordination with Indian ministries and state bodies

Developing investment frameworks for sustainable cooling

Organizing national stakeholder workshops, technical groups, and field missions

Contributing to UNEP’s GlobalABC and Cool Coalition objectives in India

Liaising with government, private sector, and civil society on technical implementation and scaling

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