Overview
Team Lead, P-4
Means of Implementation Division
Director’s Office (M&C)
Deadline Announcement Expected date Duration of Duty
for application number for entry on duty appointment Station
20 September 2026 VA 26/040/MoI As soon as possible 2 years with possibility Bonn, Germany
of extension
23:59 hrs CET
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political
process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and
the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings
of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working in a politically
challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our time.
Where you will be working
This position is located in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
secretariat in Bonn, Germany. Reporting to the Director of the Means of Implementation (MOI) division (D-1),
the incumbent is responsible for coordinating efforts related to strategic planning and programme delivery,
results based management, and outreach and partnerships, supporting the division’s work towards enhancing
implementation of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
The Means of Implementation division provides critical assistance to Parties for enhancing access to and
mobilizing and scaling up support for the implementation of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris
Agreement by supporting the climate finance architecture, international cooperation on climate technology
development and transfer, and the implementation of capacity-building arrangements and processes. The
division supports the work of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Technology Executive Committee
and facilitates knowledge sharing on capacity-building needs and actions through the Paris Committee on
Capacity Building.
Responsibilities
1. Coordinates divisional results-based planning, budgeting and programming:
a. Coordinates the integrated annual work planning and budgeting of the division, working with
subdivisions and supporting the director in determining priorities and allocating resources for the
completion of outputs and their timely delivery, ensuring outputs meet the required quality standards
in support of relevant UNFCCC mandates;
b. Provides guidance and quality assurance for results-based multiyear and annual costed planning,
budgeting, monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, and reporting on
performance;
c. Coordinates monitoring, evaluation and learning cross-subdivisional efforts;
d. Coordinates engagement with key UNFCCC/MoI partners and/or service providers of common interest
in close coordination with the subdivisions;
e. Leads the development of short and long term contractual agreements with service providers,
contractors and consultants of benefit for the division;
f. Monitors and contributes as applicable to recruitment of staff for the division, taking due account of
geographical, gender balance and other relevant institutional values.
2. Informs strategic planning and ensures programme delivery:
a. In close coordination with the subdivisions, identifies common emerging issues and trends in the field
of climate finance, capacity building and technology development and transfer and their linkages;
b. Analyses implications of developments in the field and makes recommendations for the work of the
division;
c. Supports the development and operationalisation of the vision of the UNFCCC through the focus areas
of the division, addressing the needs of Parties in line with the UNFCCC and the division mandate(s);
d. Plans, oversees and monitors implementation of strategies to ensure coherence and coordination in
the implementation of UNFCCC MoI activities;
e. Supports the division in developing and delivering goals and priorities, including strong cross-divisional
teamwork;
f. Develops, coordinates and manages programmes, projects and initiatives requiring an integrated
approach to means of implementation, ensuring policy, processes, and support to developing
countries through projects;
g. Plans and implements activities requiring cross-subdivisions involvement, including the development
of tools, resources and services;
h. Provides substantive inputs in the preparation of division-wide papers and inputs;
3. Develops partnerships and contributes to outreach efforts of the division:
a. Supports the director in managing strategic relationships with key constituencies, including within the
UN system, in support of means of implementation initiatives and activities, in coordination with other
divisions and under guidance of the programmes coordination department;
b. Formulates resource mobilization and partnerships approaches through new strategies;
c. Plans and coordinates engagement with partners, including regular engagement on priorities for new
and enhanced cooperation, further development of tools for donor profiling, visibility and outreach, as
well as the negotiation of agreements, other funding/contribution agreements, memoranda of
understanding and other partnership agreements;
d. Liaises with donor counterparts at the technical level to support fundraising efforts, develop concept
notes and project proposals and coordinate reporting in order to meet donor requirements and ensure
accuracy and integrity of documentation;
e. Represents the secretariat at round tables, seminars and conferences to promote the means of
implementation; undertakes speaking engagements and makes presentations to external groups on
the division’s activities;
f. Develops and maintains relations with government officials on issues and policies of mutual interest
pertaining to means of implementation at large;
g. Coordinates efforts pertaining to the engagement, outreach and communication efforts of the division
in coordination with the subdivisions, the development of a communication strategy and plan and its
effective roll out;
h. Works closely with the cross-cutting Communications and Engagement division to catalyze action and
support in enhancing knowledge and understanding of means of implementation;
i. Supports special initiatives of divisional focus to leverage UNFCCC’s role and visibility.
4. Performs any other job-related activity required to achieve the goals and objectives of the division
and/or secretariat.
Competencies
Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates a working knowledge and interest in the substantive
functions of the work unit, including those not within own area of expertise; Manages effectively and fairly
across different substantive functions to establish integrated, multidisciplinary teams to address complex
issues; Coordinates the input of different functional specialists to achieve sound, integrated solutions; Drives
others to develop their functional and substantive skillsets, and to build their understanding of related
disciplines; Maintains and disseminates an understanding of best practice standards in all substantive areas
represented within the work unit.
Being Responsive to Clients and Partners: Identifies the work unit’s key partners and clients, and
communicates information about these groups regularly to staff members; Takes swift action to address
insufficient client service; Works with partners and clients to define client service standards, monitors the work
unit’s performance and reviews standards on a regular and ongoing basis; Thinks ahead to anticipate the
needs of clients and other key stakeholders; Focuses systems and processes on the delivery of excellent
client service, and acts quickly to address any barriers to success.
Working with Teams: Identifies, recognizes and shows appreciation for the unique contribution of each team
member; Builds teams with a diverse mix of skills, experience and views and actively welcomes members
regardless of their gender, nationality, religion or other backgrounds; Models collaboration in relationships with
individual staff at all levels, as well as the wider team; Recognizes and celebrates team accomplishments;
Creates cross functional linkages to foster wider internal and external collaboration; Works across
organizational boundaries, overcoming barriers and obstacles to enhance cooperation.
Managerial Competencies:
Exercising Sound Judgment and Decision-Making: Makes decisions in line with overall organizational
priorities and department / office goals; Consults with stakeholders on decisions that affect them; Consults
with stakeholders on decisions that affect them Demonstrates the ability to make and defend difficult decisions;
Identifies urgent decisions and makes them expeditiously in light of available information; Shows openness to
reconsider a course of action as a situation evolves and to modify decisions if that would allow for a better
outcome; Identifies the key issues in complex situations, and gathers relevant facts, data and evidence to fully
address those issues. Considers the positive and negative impact of decisions, and analyses the different
options and alternatives before reaching a sound conclusion.
Education
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental or climate
science, engineering, economics, international relations, political or social science or a related
discipline is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in
combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree.
Experience
Required: At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of
international development and climate change issues including working on the implementation
of UNFCCC or other Multilateral Environmental Agreements and/or intergovernmental
processes. A minimum of five (5) years must include experience in designing and managing
programmes, projects or activities in the field of climate finance, capacity building and/or
technology development and transfer in relation to climate change, preferably working on at
least 2 of the areas of work. A minimum of three (3) years working in developing countries on
one or several of the areas of work is highly desirable. A proven track record in developing
partnerships and raising funds is required. Experience in managing teams is a requirement.
Experience with ERP, preferably with Umoja or similar UN used system is required.
Languages
Required: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required, including the strength in both written and
oral communications as demonstrated through the writing of technical and other official
documents and experience in representation and catalyzing consensus among diverse
partners. Working knowledge of other UN language(s) is highly desirable.
Selection process
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular post.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Please note
1. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
2. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and
contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
3. Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
US$ 86,027
(plus variable post adjustment, currently 36.5% of net salary),
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities to
apply.