Portfolio Advisor (Climate)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
IICA-3 Mid-level Professional Full-time Internationallly Recruited Close on 27 Oct 2025
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of the UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services, UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), and the Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio. It provides services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement defined activities in support of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has established a new Climate Innovation Section whose work will focus, inter alia, on: developing innovative solutions and approaches to risk-based financing for climate-related disasters; promoting, designing and improving anticipatory action frameworks; mainstreaming anticipatory approaches into humanitarian and national systems; and engagement with donors and other stakeholders to promote the role of humanitarian instruments in the global climate finance architecture.
The project is seeking to recruit a Portfolio Advisor (Climate) to help improve the way that OCHA’s systems and processes align with climate finance requirements, and to provide strategic advice on engagement with partners scaling investments of climate finance in fragile contexts. The incumbent needs to be self-motivated and be able to thrive in an international, multidisciplinary team. The right candidate has the skills to work independently and with a team to guide engagement with stakeholders to promote, refine and improve delivery of OCHA’s climate action portfolio, including the United Nations' Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Climate Action Account, across a diverse audience. The right candidate takes initiative where needed, and demonstrates problem-solving skills. The candidate is also expected to provide advice on further operationalization of OCHA’s climate action portfolio including through engagement with relevant stakeholders, and specifically to advise on delivery and performance; monitoring and reporting; and quality assurance.
The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.The incumbent will report to the Senior Programme Manager, under the overall direction of OCHA´s Climate Innovation Section Chief. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with relevant OCHA teams at the HQ, regional, and country levels.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Reporting and communications
Programmatic inputs and policy
Partnerships
Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates with no United Nations or UNOPS experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
a. Educationb. Work Experience
Required
Desirable
c. Languages
| Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) |
| Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
| Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
| Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
| Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
| Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
| Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
| Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Even though the level of the position is indicated as IICA-3, depending on the incumbent's personal situation (candidate with national ID or resident permit), a local fee scale (LICA-11) might be applied in determining the contractor's fee.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
