Climate Change and Environment Associate

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in over 170 countries and territories to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP supports countries through integrated solutions that tackle root causes and promote systems thinking to address today’s complex development challenges.

At UNDP Egypt, the Country Office structure is aligned with its Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023–2027 and is organized around three thematic clusters:

Inclusive Growth and Innovation 
Environment and Climate Change 
Social Inclusion and Local Development

These areas are supported by one programmatic team and five functional teams: 
Programme Implementation and Technical Oversight 
Policy and Partnerships 
Results-Based Management 
Communications 
Accelerator Lab 
Operations Support

UNDP Egypt has a strong comparative advantage in addressing environmental and energy challenges, supporting national efforts to advance a just energy transition, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. Working with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Electricity, and other national and international partners, UNDP implements programmes on climate adaptation, energy efficiency, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity conservation, and sound chemical and waste management. Key initiatives include the National Adaptation Plan, expansion of decentralized renewable energy, development of early warning systems, and support to Egypt’s Voluntary Carbon Market. The UN Volunteer will contribute to the design, coordination, and implementation of climate and environmental projects that align with national priorities and UNDP’s strategic objectives for a low-carbon, resilient future.

Under the direct supervision of the Environment Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the development and implementation of climate and environmental projects, including those related to NDCs, energy efficiency, climate Adaptation and mitigation, and nature-based solutions.

• Assist in drafting proposals, donor reporting, and technical documentation for climate finance and environmental programming.

• Conduct background research and data analysis on climate policies, environmental indicators, and green transition pathways.

• Support coordination with partners, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.

• Contribute to awareness-raising and knowledge-sharing efforts, including preparation of communication materials and event coordination.