Vaga - Diretor(a) de Clima

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Detalhes da vaga

Informações gerais

Título do Cargo

Diretor(a) de Clima

Categoria de emprego

Programa

Local(is) de serviço

Copenhague

Nível de antiguidade

Nível Executivo

Nível ICS

ICS 13

Tipo de contrato

ICA - IICA - Regular

Nível de contrato

IICA 4

Data de início da publicação

22 de abril de 2026

Data de encerramento da publicação

17-May-2026

Duration

Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Job Highlight

The Chief Climate Officer leads the integration of climate action across UNOPS, driving emissions reduction, sustainable operations, and climate-resilient projects worldwide. The role combines strategic leadership, partnership building, and operational execution to turn ambitious climate commitments into measurable impact across UNOPS global portfolio.

About the Group

The Executive Office (EO) leads and is accountable for the strategic direction, performance, and integrity of UNOPS, ensuring the organization implements its mandate in support of Member States and the UN system. Providing strategic leadership, the Office sets and oversees the implementation of the 4-year Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment on corporate priorities across the organization. The Office ensures robust governance, and accountability for resources and results while driving culture change and the transformation of the organization for cost-effective agile deployment in collaboration with sister agencies of the United Nations, and other partners.

The Executive Office represents UNOPS and ensures accountability to the Executive Board. The Office leads UNOPS engagement with Member States, UN partners, and other stakeholders to advance United Nations objectives by bringing practical solutions to bridge the implementation gap so that all people can live peaceful and dignified lives, where human rights are respected, and where countries and communities are on a path to sustainable development.

Job Specific Context

UNOPS Strategic Plan 2026–2029 positions climate action as a cross-cutting institutional priority, which entails targeting pathways ranging from corporate emissions reduction and value-chain engagement to office-level optimization and project-level integration.

The Climate Action Programme (CAP) is an organization-wide initiative designed to embed climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and environmental sustainability into every dimension of UNOPS operations. The strategic ambition for this programme focuses on three concrete climate commitments:

Reduce corporate emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero before 2050.
Account for Emissions in UNOPS Supply Chains.
Driving Emission Reduction and Climate Resilience in UNOPS Projects.

UNOPS is uniquely positioned regarding climate action. As a global infrastructure, procurement, and project services provider, UNOPS influences the carbon footprint, resilience profile, and environmental integrity of thousands of projects worldwide. UNOPS also hosts and supports strategically important climate initiatives, which span over national planning and implementation, loss and damage support, transparency, climate finance access, and targeted assistance to climate-vulnerable countries — forming a distinctive and strategically significant climate footprint.

The Chief Climate Officer will lead a team of 8 climate professionals and will lead efforts to transform UNOPS strategic ambitions into operational reality across a global organization.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Climate Officer provides strategic leadership for UNOPS on climate. The Chief Climate Officer will shape institutional direction, embed climate intelligence into UNOPS operational DNA, leverage global partnerships, and influence how infrastructure, procurement, and project services are delivered across diverse contexts.

UNOPS seeks a senior professional with extensive experience in climate action, combining strategic foresight with operational discipline and ambition with pragmatism. The successful candidate will elevate climate action to a defining pillar of how UNOPS delivers for people and planet.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Strategic Alignment and Direction

Drive the UNOPS Climate Action Programme (CAP) and Strategy in alignment with the Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Results Framework.
Contribute to the formulation of UNOPS climate strategy and policies through strategic advice to the Executive Director.
Engage the CAP Board on strategy, performance, and risk, ensuring transparency and alignment. Anticipate emerging risks and opportunities, including system-wide climate reforms and shifts in global financing.
Build senior leadership ownership and accountability across the organization through proactive knowledge sharing and institutional learning.
Integrate climate action into corporate planning and performance systems.
Lead the strategic planning and allocation of human, financial, and administrative resources to achieve defined goals.

2. Climate Action Programme Leadership

Drive initiatives under the Climate Action Programme to meet UNOPS climate commitments, including:
1. Reducing internal emissions from UNOPS operations worldwide, including air travel and electricity consumption.
2. Expanding supply-chain emissions accounting, supporting suppliers in reducing their climate footprint.
3. Lowering project-related greenhouse gas emissions and promoting climate-resilient development in partnership with clients.
Fornecer orientação estratégica às unidades da sede do UNOPS, apoiando-as na incorporação de considerações climáticas e de sustentabilidade em suas operações. Isso inclui o fortalecimento da triagem de riscos climáticos do UNOPS com uma abordagem de gestão de projetos (em todas as linhas de serviço do UNOPS), a incorporação de critérios avançados de clima e sustentabilidade nos sistemas e processos de aquisição como um projeto ou um resultado de projeto e a atualização dos padrões globais para infraestrutura resiliente e de baixo carbono.
Garantir que o UNOPS alcance e mantenha a neutralidade climática organizacional, incluindo a gestão das emissões dos Escopos 1 a 3, por meio do rastreamento integrado e baseado em dados das emissões dos Escopos 1, 2 e 3 no nível da transação, fornecendo dados de impacto climático em tempo hábil para os escritórios e priorizando as reduções absolutas de emissões, utilizando a compensação credível apenas como medida transitória para as emissões residuais.

3. Liderança de Pessoas

Atuar como membro da equipe de liderança global da UNOPS.
Construir e capacitar uma equipe diversificada e de alto desempenho para o Programa de Ação Climática.
Criar, fomentar e exemplificar uma cultura de confiança, empoderamento e responsabilidade.
Promover o engajamento e fomentar um ambiente de trabalho diverso e inclusivo, respeitoso para com todos, e garantir que os mais altos padrões de conduta sejam observados.
Criar, promover e exemplificar uma cultura de respeito e tolerância zero à discriminação, ao abuso de autoridade, ao assédio, ao assédio sexual e à exploração e abuso sexual. Garantir a responsabilização pelas ações e desempenhar as funções de acordo com os mecanismos de proteção e os planos de ação, conforme previsto pelas políticas, normas e compromissos do UNOPS.
Promover o trabalho em equipe, a colaboração e a diversidade, fornecendo orientação e supervisão oportunas à equipe, para que possam desempenhar suas funções de forma responsável, eficaz e eficiente.
Planejar, recrutar, gerenciar e desenvolver uma força de trabalho flexível e diversificada, com as habilidades e competências necessárias para garantir o desempenho ideal.

4. Representação e Parcerias Interinstitucionais

Apoiar o desenvolvimento de parcerias e ajudar a posicionar o UNOPS como um parceiro preferencial em relação à ação climática e ao desenvolvimento sustentável.
Representar o UNOPS em fóruns interinstitucionais e globais, incluindo o engajamento com a Convenção-Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudança do Clima (UNFCCC), a Equipe de Ação Climática do Secretário-Geral e outras instituições multilaterais.
Promover as capacidades das UNOPS em importantes plataformas globais, como a Conferência das Partes (COP) e fóruns de financiamento globais.
Fortalecer a posição do UNOPS na arquitetura climática da ONU e alinhá-la com as estruturas de sustentabilidade de todo o sistema.
Impulsionar alianças estratégicas com governos, fundações, fundos climáticos e instituições de financiamento para o desenvolvimento.
Servir como ponto focal para a elaboração de relatórios e o cumprimento das normas climáticas em todo o sistema das Nações Unidas.

5. Gestão do Conhecimento e Inovação

Liderar o pensamento estratégico para posicionar o UNOPS como um parceiro inovador na ação climática. Antecipar mudanças nas políticas globais e no financiamento climático, alinhando a estratégia de parcerias de longo prazo do UNOPS de acordo.
Monitor global climate action trends, identifying key risks and opportunities for UNOPS
Translate global climate policy developments into actionable institutional guidance.
Lead sharing of knowledge related to climate action across the organization, including identification and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure UNOPS is continuously incorporating best practice approaches in relation to climate action.
Support the planning, implementation and organization of capacity building of personnel, partners and stakeholders.
Serve as focal point for UNOPS cross-cutting climate agenda through engagement with UNOPS eight Mission Hubs.
Serve as Technical Lead for UNOPS Mission Hub on the Triple Planetary Crisis.

Skills

Carbon Management, Climate Change, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Economics, International Relations or any related discipline with 12 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related disciplines with 10 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience Requirements

Required

Relevant and demonstrated experience working in climate science, international climate policy, intergovernmental agreements on climate change, and engaging with the scientific and policy communities on climate change.

Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
Leadership experience in change management, preferably in an international context, is desired.
Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Language Requirements

English

Fluent

Required

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
Queremos garantir que todos os candidatos tenham o melhor desempenho possível durante o processo de avaliação. Se você for selecionado(a) para a próxima fase e precisar de assistência adicional para concluir qualquer avaliação, incluindo adaptações razoáveis, informe nossa equipe de Recursos Humanos assim que receber o convite.

Termos e Condições

Apenas para cargos de pessoal, a UNOPS reserva-se o direito de nomear um candidato para um nível inferior ao nível anunciado para o cargo.
Para contratos de prestação de serviços, você deverá concluir alguns cursos obrigatórios (com duração aproximada de 4 horas) em seu próprio tempo, antes de prestar serviços à UNOPS. Cursos de atualização ou novos cursos obrigatórios poderão ser exigidos durante a vigência do contrato. Observe que você não receberá qualquer remuneração pela realização de cursos e atualizações. Para mais informações sobre contratos de prestação de serviços, clique aqui .
Para obter mais detalhes sobre os tipos de contrato, clique aqui.
Todo o pessoal do UNOPS é responsável por desempenhar suas funções de acordo com a Carta das Nações Unidas e as Políticas e Instruções do UNOPS, bem como outras estruturas de responsabilização relevantes. Além disso, todo o pessoal deve demonstrar compreensão dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) de maneira consistente com os valores fundamentais da ONU e a Agenda Comum das Nações Unidas.
É política do UNOPS realizar verificações de antecedentes de todos os candidatos a vagas. A contratação no UNOPS está condicionada aos resultados dessas verificações.

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