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Adaptation Specialist and NAP Technical Lead

Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:26 Aug 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:282902Posted on:14 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

Leads technical support for National Adaptation Plan projects in Panama and El Salvador and contributes expertise across UNEP’s Latin America and Caribbean NAP portfolio. The consultant guides adaptation planning, coordination and private-sector engagement, tracks results and lessons, supports climate-finance approaches, and provides technical advice to implementing partners, government counterparts and regional project teams.

Key Details

Department

Latin America and the Caribbean Office

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

2 years

Category

Professional

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

12 months

Work hours

40 hours per week

Language Requirements

Required

Spanish, English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Guide National Adaptation Plan implementation
  • Advise project teams and implementing partners
  • Track results and synthesise lessons
  • Support private-sector engagement in adaptation
  • Develop climate adaptation financing approaches
  • Coordinate regional NAP portfolio activities

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in Spanish and English

Desired Criteria

  • Experience in project management or resource mobilisation
  • Experience with national policies or action plans
  • Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Travel may be required

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.