Deadline: February 16, 2021
The UNEP Finance Initiative [UNEP-FI] is seeking a Multi-Stakeholder Project Manager to work in tandem with one or several subject matter experts to jointly with the Signatory banks successfully deliver Collective Commitments.
About the Position
UNEP FI’s Banking Team is responsible for the initiative’s work with its over 200 member banks in more than 60 countries around the world. This includes overseeing and supporting the implementation of the Principles for Responsible Banking.
On 22nd September 2019, UNEP FI member banks representing USD 47 trillion and with that over a third of the global banking industry officially signed and launched the Principles for Responsible Banking together with UN Secretary-General Guterres. The Principles for Responsible Banking guide the change towards a new, sustainable global banking industry that takes on a key role in helping society to achieve its goals for a sustainable future. With these Principles, banks commit to strategically align their business with and scale up their contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Multi-Stakeholder Project Manager, joining UNEP FI’s growing Banking Team, the consultant would work in tandem with one or several subject matter experts to jointly with the PRB Signatory banks to successfully deliver Collective Commitments. The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head of UNEP FI (Eric Usher) and will be reporting directly to the Programme Officer responsible for Banking (Simone Dettling).
- Work with UNEP FI’s climate expert(s) and the banks in the coalition to develop a workplan and -structure to support and ensure effective implementation of this Collective Commitment to Climate Action. Develop and agree on metrics for progress tracking and collective reporting.
- Work with UNEP FI’s climate expert(s), the banks in the coalition and relevant external experts to implement the agreed workplan and -structure and drive the successful delivery on the Collective Commitment to Climate Action.
- Track progress as agreed and jointly with UNEP FI’s climate expert(s) prepare collective reporting. Where necessary, in collaboration with UNEP FI’s climate expert and the coalition of banks adjust implementation strategy, structure and work plan as needed to successfully deliver on the Collective Commitment to Climate Action.
- Manage collaboration between UNEP FI’s communication team and the communication teams of the banks in the coalition to provide public updates at key moments, such as the Climate CoP.
Eligibility
- Working experience – At least five years of professional experience and expertise in sustainable banking or sustainable finance. At least one year of professional experience in stakeholder engagement and management.
- Academic Qualifications: Master’s Degree in the following areas: environmental studies, economics, marketing/communications, business development; International relations, administration or finance studies. University Degree with relevant years of years’ experience is also accepted.
- Language: Fluent in English, as this is UNEP FI’s working language. Beyond English, fluency in other languages, especially other official UN languages, is highly desirable.
- Able to quickly familiarize him/herself with new topics and issues. Well-organized self-starter and take on responsibility for the projects you are involved in delivering.
- Work well under pressure. Team-player and enjoy collaborating closely with colleagues of complementary skills, knowledge, and viewpoints.
- Motivated and driven by the purpose the team/organization is working towards and the impacts they are trying to achieve.
Benefits
- Work Location: Working Remotely / Geneva, Switzerland
- Expected duration: The initial duration of the contract is for one year.
Application Procedure
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