UNOPS is Seeking a Home-Based In-Country Coordinator, Supporting Global Forest and Climate Initiatives – Apply By 12 June 2026 @Based In-Country Coordinator, Supporting Global Forest and Climate Initiatives – Apply By 12 June 2026

The United Nations Office for Project Services has announced exciting remote career opportunities for experienced professionals to join the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) as In-Country Coordinators. These home-based positions offer a unique chance to contribute to global climate action, forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development efforts while working directly with governments and international stakeholders.

Applications are open until 12 June 2026, and successful candidates will support participating governments in strengthening engagement with the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership, a high-level international initiative launched to accelerate action on forests and climate change.

About the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP)

The Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership was launched by world leaders during COP26 and expanded at COP27 to support the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use.

The partnership aims to:

• Halt and reverse forest loss by 2030
• Combat land degradation
• Support biodiversity conservation
• Advance sustainable development goals
• Promote inclusive rural transformation
• Mobilize climate finance and investment

Through collaboration among governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, development partners, and the private sector, FCLP seeks to accelerate meaningful climate and forestry action worldwide.

Available Home-Based Coordinator Positions

The FCLP Secretariat is recruiting four In-Country Coordinators to support participating governments and regional initiatives.

Available assignments include:

• One Coordinator supporting the Government of Ghana
• One Coordinator supporting the Government of Kenya
• One Coordinator supporting the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo
• One Coordinator supporting Asia-Pacific countries, including Cambodia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam

All positions are home-based and offer flexibility while enabling candidates to contribute to international climate and environmental policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

The selected coordinators will provide strategic, technical, and operational support to ensure effective participation in FCLP initiatives and programmes.

Primary responsibilities include:

Coordination and Reporting

• Developing and monitoring annual FCLP country workplans
• Preparing reports, updates, and briefing documents
• Supporting national participation in major events and international meetings
• Coordinating communication between national and international stakeholders

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Supporting participation in FCLP governance structures
• Coordinating inputs from government ministries and agencies
• Facilitating engagement with private sector actors and development partners
• Preparing policy briefs, talking points, and strategic documents

Country Package Implementation

• Supporting the design and implementation of national action plans
• Organizing workshops, dialogues, and consultations
• Aligning activities with national climate and biodiversity strategies
• Supporting investment pipeline development

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Engagement

• Strengthening collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs)
• Supporting implementation of land tenure commitments where applicable
• Monitoring participation and inclusion efforts

Climate Finance and Carbon Markets

• Supporting engagement with climate finance initiatives
• Facilitating dialogue with donors and investors
• Providing technical analysis on carbon market frameworks
• Supporting partnerships related to results-based climate finance

Expected Outcomes

Successful coordinators will contribute to:

• Stronger national coordination mechanisms
• Effective implementation of FCLP priorities
• Enhanced access to climate finance opportunities
• Improved alignment between national and international environmental strategies
• Increased stakeholder participation and collaboration
• High-quality reporting and policy support

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should possess strong experience in environmental governance, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Education Requirements

Applicants must have either:

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• A Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience

Relevant fields include:

• Forestry
• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• Natural Resource Management
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Communications
• Law
• Environmental Studies

Additional certifications in project management, climate finance, forest management, or carbon markets are considered advantageous.

Professional Experience Required

Applicants should demonstrate experience in:

• Working with government institutions
• Multi-stakeholder coordination and facilitation
• Climate, biodiversity, forestry, or sustainable development projects
• Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge-sharing and policy dialogue processes

Desirable experience includes:

• REDD+ initiatives
• ART TREES programmes
• Jurisdictional carbon markets
• Climate finance mechanisms
• Land tenure and governance projects
• International environmental partnerships

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Project and programme management expertise
• Strategic communication skills
• Policy analysis capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Partnership-building expertise

Fluency in English is required for all positions.

Contract Information

The positions are offered under a UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement and are subject to:

• Good performance
• Availability of funding
• Organizational requirements
• Project duration

The advertised level is ICS-10 (IICA-2), although local contractual arrangements may apply depending on residency status and eligibility.

Candidates should also be willing to travel nationally and internationally when required.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit their applications before:

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Due to the competitive nature of UN recruitment processes, applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications well before the deadline.

Why This Opportunity Matters

These positions offer professionals a rare opportunity to work directly with governments, international organizations, climate experts, Indigenous communities, and development partners to advance one of the world’s most important environmental agendas.

By supporting the implementation of forest conservation and climate action initiatives, successful candidates will play a key role in helping countries meet global commitments on biodiversity, sustainable development, and climate resilience.

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