In 2025, Zambia submitted its NDC 3.0 reflecting the country’s ambition on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is supporting the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment in Zambia to update its NDC Implementation Framework, produce an NDC Investment Framework, and build capacity for the implementation of the country’s NDC.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Climate Change Specialist will support the UNEP team as a locally based climate change specialist contributing to the development of the key project deliverables.
The individual will work closely with the local project coordinator to efficiently implement all project activities in line with the project workplan and guidance from the UNEP-CCC team.
Under the direct supervision of the UNEP Project Manager, the Climate Change Specialist will lead the implementation of project activities on the ground in Zambia, specifically as it relates to:
- data collection through stakeholder consultations and the sourcing and analysis of local documents (literature review),
- compilation of results into professionally structured reports responding to specific themes, and
- planning and delivery of workshops for both capacity building and results dissemination.
Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree (with seven years of related work experience) or Bachelors degree (with 9 years of relevant work experience), in environmental engineering, finance, economics, development studies, business, management, administration or another relevant field is required.
- Have practical experience of more than 10 years on climate change policy, relevant to the most vulnerable sectors in Zambia, as prioritised in the NDC.
- Experience working on climate change policy related topics, guiding the implementation of climate actions with both the public and private sectors in Zambia
- Understanding of the relevant national policies related to development and climate actions in Zambia
- Relevant experience in consulting work. Concrete experience in Zambia on climate change policy related topics with public institutions – either as an employee or as a consultant or partner – is required
- Experience in organizing stakeholder mappings and consultation events and/or similar events is an asset.
Application deadline: 08/02/2026
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