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UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) - EU Policy Analyst

Geneva

  • Organization: UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Legal - Broad
    • Banking and Finance
    • Environment
  • Closing Date: Closed

Result of Service

UNEP FI requires the EU policy analyst to work in tandem with subject matter experts, key stakeholders and UNEP FI Signatories to:

• Coordinate UNEP FI input to the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (EU PSF) in close collaboration with experts and PRB Signatory banks as appropriate;
• Provide analysis on EU finance regulatory files with a focus on banking;
• Organise and coordinate engagements on behalf of UNEP FI, provide and coordinate meeting material as relevant;
• Support UNEP FI input to the EU High-Level Expert Group on sustainable finance for low-and-middle-income countries in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support UNEP FI input to the International Platform on Sustainable Finance in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support with the implementation of the UNEP FI global policy strategy, including coordinate internal UNEP FI communications on EU policy;
• Support management and team with briefings on EU policy initiatives and events as relevant;
• Provide regular reporting to the PRB Signatory banks and global policy lead as required.

The consultant will also work as part of the UNEP FI Policy team, in close coordination with the Banking team and European Regional Coordinator.

Work Location

Brussels; Geneva; home based with option to work remotely

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 450 banks, insurers and investors. For over 30 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.

Global policy and regulatory measures on sustainable finance have increased substantially over the recent years. Public policy critically affects the ability of finance institutions to generate sustainable positive and reduce negative impacts through financing decisions. It affects the sustainability and stability of financial markets, as well as social, environmental and economic systems. Sustainable finance policies have become central to enabling and accelerating a successful transition.

UNEP FI has been re-appointed on the EU Platform for Sustainable Finance (2023-2024) to provide support and advisory to the European Commission on the usability of the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the broader EU sustainable finance regulatory framework. UNEP FI is also an observer on the International Platform for Sustainable Finance (IPSF) and on the EU High Level Experts Group for sustainable finance in low and middle-income countries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and successful team working on this important and dynamic agenda. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering the UNEP FI’s public policy strategy and EU sustainable finance agenda.

The EU policy analyst will work in tandem with subject matter experts, key stakeholders and Signatories to deliver

• UNEP FI input to the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (EU PSF) in close collaboration with experts and PRB Signatories as appropriate;
• Analysis on EU finance regulatory files with a focus on banking;
• Coordination of stakeholder engagement, provide meeting material, analytical minutes of meetings as relevant;
• Support with UNEP FI input to the EU High-Level Expert Group on sustainable finance for low and middle-income countries in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support with UNEP FI input to the International Platform on Sustainable Finance in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support with the implementation of the UNEP FI global policy programme, including coordinate internal UNEP FI communications on EU policy;
• Support with briefings on EU policy initiatives and events as relevant;
• Regular reporting to the PRB Signatories and Secretariat.

The consultant will also work as part of the UNEP FI Policy team, in close coordination with the Banking team and European Regional Coordinator.

The consultant will provide assistance in the following project/tasks:

• UNEP FI input to the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (EU PSF) in close collaboration with experts and PRB Signatories as appropriate;
• Analysis on EU finance regulatory files with a focus on banking;
• Coordination of stakeholder engagements, meeting material, analytical minutes of meetings as relevant;
• Support with UNEP FI input to the EU High-Level Expert Group on sustainable finance for low-and-middle-income countries in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support with UNEP FI input to the International Platform on Sustainable Finance in close collaboration with the UNEP FI policy team;
• Support to PRB Signatories on EU-policy issues and coordination of internal communications on EU policy;
• Support with the implementation of the UNEP FI global policy programme;
• Support with briefings on EU policy initiatives and events as relevant;
• Provide regular reporting to the PRB Signatories and management.

Outputs and Deliverables:

• Written feedback on the meetings and relevant stakeholder engagements;
• Delivery of at least 2 EU-policy webinars to engage PRB Signatories in connection to EU PSF deliverables;
• Support with deliverables, draft reports from the EU PSF relevant to UNEP FI input;
• EU policy input into the UNEP FI global policy programme as relevant;
• Communications material for engagement sessions with PRB Signatories, including general support for communications, webinars, events etc. related to the UNEP FI global policy programme;
• Support and progressive lead of (selected) UNEP FI EU policy engagements.

The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head of UNEP FI and will be reporting directly to the Programme Officer responsible for Global Policy.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: Master’s Degree in the following areas: law, economics, social sciences, business administration, marketing/communications, international relations, administration or finance studies. First level degree accepted provided at least 5 years of relevant experience are provided.

Professional experience: 3 years of professional experience and expertise in banking regulation and/or sustainable finance. Ideally initial professional experience in the field of finance regulation, and in stakeholder engagement and management.

Special skills/Knowledge:

• Proven track record of contributing to policy change in sustainability, finance or a related field.
• Proven experience of working on sustainable finance would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience of writing in a concise, credible and persuasive manner.
• Excellent verbal presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative and consultative approach to others.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, strong interpersonal skills; ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail. The consultant should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed team working across functions. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable.
• Reliable and delivers consistently high quality within agreed timeframes. Colleagues, external partners and constituents/clients trust the candidate because they follow through on commitments towards others. Well-organized self-starter with proven ability to move multi-stakeholder processes and initiatives forward at a good pace. Can motivate others and develop inclusive structures and processes that cater to the needs of clients/constituents and create ownership. Team player understands work as contributing to an overall objective, not an end in itself. Can adapt behavior and style of communication to different cultural contexts.
• Motivated and driven by the purpose the team/organization is working towards and the impacts they are trying to achieve.

Languages

Languages: 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

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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