UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline 2024

The second phase of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline starts on 25 June 2024. It builds on the efforts of the first phase from 2023 and aims to engage young talented individuals to become future leaders across environment, pollution and climate action. 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
• UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline
• Aim and Benefits of UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline
• Requirements for UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.... continue reading... continue reading

UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline

Aim and Benefits of UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline

This joint partnership initiative between UNEP and UNV has a twin objective:

• To deploy the second cohort of 12 young talented individuals in areas related to UNEP’s mandate.
• To seek candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

Requirements for UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline Qualification

• If you are 33 years of age or younger, check out the assignment opportunities. Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are required to have academic degrees in relevant areas along with three years of professional experience.
• Dynamic thinkers with relevant experience and a passion for the environment particularly for solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, nature and biodiversity loss are encouraged to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline

Program Details

• Selected candidates will be based in UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Assignments are expected to begin in November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.

Available Opportunities

• Water Ecosystems Specialist
• Ocean Governance Specialist
• Climate Early Warning Systems Portfolio Specialist
• Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist
• Sustainable Textiles Specialist
• Associate Programme Officer (Stakeholder Engagement)
• Sustainable Mobility Specialist
• Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist
• Programme Officer – Carbon Markets and Pricing
• Greener Cities Specialist
• Associate Legal Officer
• Science Policy Specialist

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UNV website.