Environmental Advisor jobs in Nairobi

The PositionSupporting agency priorities, the Climate and Water Security team is particularly focused on technical support in the areas of climate change adaptation and low carbon development, including disaster risk reduction; natural resource management and environmental conservation; and access to energy. The Senior Energy Advisor will play a pivotal role in Mercy Corps' Technical Support Unit...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. The Position Supporting agency priorities, the Climate and Water Security team is particularly focused on technical support in the areas of climate change adaptation and low carbon development, including disaster risk redu...

Under the direct supervision of the Special Advisor to the Executive Director, the intern will:Project Development.Support the delivery of ideation, feasibility analysis, and project preparation support to sustainable urban development infrastructure projects in the CIF Project Pipeline.Engage with CIF Implementing Partners global experts delivering project preparation support to track, monitor a...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all Responsiblities Under the direct supervision of the Special Advisor to the Executive Director, the intern will: Project Development. Sup...

Position Summary/ PurposeThe Advisor is responsible for overall coordination of component 1 of the project, where NDMA is the executing entity. The role holder will provide technical advice and support to the implementation of the different project activities under component 1 and component 2 where NDMA is a service provider to the Ministry of Agriculture's State Department for Livestock, and in ...

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management a...

Description Location: Any country in East & Southern Africa where Mercy Corps operates Position Status: Full time, Regular.Salary Level: Country National Salary ScaleAbout Mercy CorpsMercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgroun...

About Us We're a climate fintech startup that operates at the intersection of climate, technology, and finance. It offers a range of innovative solutions and services related to carbon emissions measurement, management, and reporting. Our mission is to empower organizations and individuals to take meaningful action in addressing climate change by providing climate intelligence solutions, includin...

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing coun...

Description IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in dev...

"UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life... "UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peace-building, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world." -Ban Ki-moon, former United Nations Secretary-General.The United Nations Off...

Job Title: Head of Investments Department: Executive Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Nairobi, Kenya About Us We are a leading development impact investor committed to building resilient communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. Since our inception, we've strategically deployed flexible financing and tailored support to drive innovation in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors. ...

Role SummaryThe Advisor - Climate will be an embedded function in the office of Kenya's Special Envoy on Climate Change and will play a pivotal role in facilitating the government's efforts to achieve the President's National Agenda on Climate, aligned with the bottom-up economic transformation strategy, driving tangible outcomes in alignment with national development objectives.They will be an i...

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change supports political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies in a globalised world. We do this through developing policy and advising governments. Role Summary The Advisor Climate will be an embedded function in the office of Kenya s Special Envoy on Climate Change and will play a pivotal role in facilitating the governmen...

JOB PURPOSE: The Private Sector Engagement Advisor is a core member of the Development Programmes. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Development Programmes that facilitates Private Sector Engagement across all programmes, projects and functions within the country programme and to advise on policies and practices relating to the role of private sector and enable private sector influencing. The Priva...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) helps developing countries and those with economies in transition to meet the agreed incremental costs of measures designed to achieve global environmental benefits in six focal areas: biological diversity, climate change, international waters, ozone layer depletion, land degradation and chemicals and waste. An important component of almost all UNEP's GEF pro...

Position purpose The purpose of the role is to Provide highly Technical and Strategic support on Environment and Climate Change Action to FO;s to enhance environmental stewardship , lead necessary climate action initiatives within the East Africa region and collaborate with key stakeholders. The senior advisor, through frequent field visit will provide technical support in the design and implemen...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

Under the overall leadership of the Chief Scientist in collaboration with the Director of the Law Division a consultant will develop the conceptual framework for the tracker considering the available policies and assessments at global and national level and produce a proof-of-concept platform. The responsibilities of the consultant will be to: Assess available policy tracking tools and methods fo...

As the Senior Technical Advisor, you will support the HETA team across a range of geographic and technical areas, focusing on the financing and development of distributed renewable energy initiatives. You will support HETA country teams to design program strategies, provide technical assistance to facilitate effective implementation, and assure the quality of country level outcomes. You will also...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all\ Summary Under the direct supervision of the Special Advisor to the Executive Director, the intern will: Project Development. Support th...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Participates and provides technic...

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities The consultant is expected to work closely with UNEP, the PMU Chief Technical Advisor and national project teams and focal points to develop the following ultimate outputs: Develop work plan. National meteorological strategy in TimorLeste National meteorological act in TimorLeste Development of Climate Sector Action and Communication Plan (CSACP). Development o...