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    Join UNOPS as Policy Lead for Forest Carbon Markets – Drive Global Climate Action from Home @UNOPS

    3 minutes ago·UNOPS is hiring a remote Join UNOPS as Policy Lead for Forest Carbon Markets – Drive Global Climate Action from Home·📍 Global

    Overview

    This role offers the opportunity to coordinate and enhance collective efforts on Forest Carbon Markets, contributing to impactful climate and forest conservation initiatives globally.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide expert guidance on Forest Carbon Markets to FCLP members.
    • Develop technical documents, policy briefings, and analyses to support informed decision-making.
    • Support annual workplan development ensuring alignment with FCLP priorities.
    • Facilitate member engagement and collaboration across workstreams.
    • Ensure effective delivery of collective priorities and manage meeting schedules.
    • Coordinate with other FCLP functions to support overarching strategies.
    • Lead the coordination of the J-REDD+ Coalition, fostering collaboration among members and partners.
    • Build and maintain partnerships to advance shared climate and forest goals.
    • Promote equitable participation within the FCLP membership.
    • Coordinate FCLP participation in key global events such as UNFCCC COPs and regional platforms.
    • Support the development of joint messaging and communication materials.

    Requirements

    • Advanced university degree in environment, policy, law, international relations, or related fields with at least five years of relevant experience.
    • Minimum of five years working on forests, land-use, climate change, REDD+, or related legal and policy issues in tropical forest countries.
    • Experience in forest carbon markets, jurisdictional REDD+, and results-based finance.
    • Fluency in English and Spanish; French is desirable.

    Benefits

    Work in a remote environment with a broad international network, supporting global climate commitments.

    Location

    Global

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates can submit their applications via the UNOPS careers portal.

    Deadline

    May 19, 2026.

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