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UNOPS Job Summary

Job Title: Policy Lead, Forest Carbon Markets – FCLP
Location: Home-based
Closing Date: 19-May-2026
Contract: ICA – IICA – Regular, IICA Level 2 (Ongoing, subject to performance and organizational needs)

About the Role

The Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnerships (FCLP) seeks a Policy Lead to coordinate and enhance collective efforts on Forest Carbon Markets.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director – Policy, the successful candidate will work across a global membership, supporting policy development, stakeholder engagement, and representing FCLP at major international climate events.

This is a remote, mid-level position offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful climate and forest conservation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Policy Leadership

• Provide expert guidance on Forest Carbon Markets to FCLP members
• Develop technical documents, policy briefings, and analysis to support informed decision-making
• Support annual workplan development ensuring alignment with FCLP priorities

Coordination and Delivery

• 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

Partnerships and Inclusive Engagement

• 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

Events and Representation

• Coordinate FCLP participation in key global events such as UNFCCC COPs and regional platforms
• Support the development of joint messaging and communication materials

Candidate Profile

Education

• Required: Advanced university degree in environment, policy, law, international relations, or related fields with at least five years of relevant experience
• Desired: First-level degree with seven years of relevant experience

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
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, including working with government officials, NGOs, and international organizations
• Experience delivering at UNFCCC COPs or similar international climate events

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in environmental policy, legal frameworks, and carbon markets
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft high-level policy documents
• Diplomatic and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Fluency in English and Spanish; French is desirable

Additional Information

UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

The role involves working with a broad international network, supporting global climate commitments, and advancing forest conservation goals.

Background checks will be conducted, and candidates must consent to UNOPS standards and policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the UNOPS careers portal before the deadline: