Support research on national climate policies
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270984Posted on:22 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports the UNFCCC regional climate team by reviewing national policy documents, gathering climate-action data and maintaining research intelligence that informs reporting, presentations and implementation of the Paris Agreement across West and Central Africa.
Department: Regional Collaboration Centre for West and Central Africa
Languages
Required: English
Desired: French, Another UN language
Job Areas
- Climate, Environment & Sustainability
- Research, Science & Academia
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Agree research parameters with the regional climate team
- Review national climate-policy documents from West and Central African countries
- Identify and gather data relevant to national climate action
- Update research databases and intelligence used for reporting and presentations
- Synthesize information from articles, studies and policy materials
Requirements
- University degree with substantial relevant professional experience
- Strong research and analytical capability in climate policy
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Skills
Climate Policy ResearchData GatheringPolicy AnalysisDatabase ManagementResearch ScopingScientific Information Synthesis
Additional info
- Online volunteer assignment via UNV
- Assignment duration is 84 days
- Work involves reviewing several policy and research documents