[Hiring] Climate Mitigation Specialist @United Nations Office for Project Services

Role Description

Lead demand-driven technical assistance assignments to unblock climate-resilient infrastructure implementation across Eastern Caribbean SIDS, ensuring high-quality delivery within set programme tolerances and fostering sustainable skills exchange and regional stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in energy planning/economics, engineering, climate change, sustainable development, international development, or related fields in combination with 5 years of relevant experience is required OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above related fields in combination with 7 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in climate mitigation in the infrastructure sectors, preferably in one or more of the following sectors: energy, transport, construction, and buildings sectors.
• Experience with renewable energy projects plus their linkages to national or transnational energy systems and energy efficiency optimization is required.
• Experience in resource-efficient design and delivery of green buildings is desirable.
• Experience in mainstreaming climate mitigation actions in transport projects is an asset.
• Experience working with Independent Power Producers (IPP) and leading Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) negotiations would be considered an asset.
• Experience in mainstreaming climate mitigation actions in other sectors of infrastructure (e.g., Water, Digital development, waste management) is an asset.
• Working experience in the Caribbean countries is highly desirable.
• Previous assignments with the UN system will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with Multilateral Development Banks and other Donors would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Official travels may be required during the assignment.
• The BSAFE course must be successfully completed prior to commencement of travel.
• The Climate Mitigation Specialist is responsible for ensuring they have all required vaccinations/inoculations when traveling to certain countries, as designated by local authorities.
• The Climate Mitigation Specialist is required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under: UN Security Directives .

Company Description

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management.

The Barbados Country Office (CO) functions as a strategic hub to support Caribbean nations in implementing the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), helping regional leaders advance a global agenda on climate justice and financing.