JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

United Nations Development Programme is hiring a ESG Specialist provide expert input in shaping the event agenda and developing supporting communication materials, based on their experience in international ESG collaboration and MSMEs engagement.

Responsibilities:

ESG Technical Advisory & Project Support
•     Support the planning, coordination, and execution of activities under the UNDP SDG Innovation Pilot Project, with a particular focus on ESG transformation, international cooperation, and digital innovation for MSMEs.
•     Provide input to ensure project activities are aligned with UNDP’s strategic objectives and respond to the practical needs of local stakeholders.
Agenda and Content Development
•     Contribute to the design and structuring of the training agenda, including recommendations on thematic sessions, speakers, and overall program flow.
•     Offer strategic input and subject matter guidance for key sessions, such as those focused on emission reduction, sustainable development, and digital supply chain tools for MSMEs.
Communication and Event Materials
•     Provide technical support in the preparation and review of communication materials, including session overviews, speaker profiles, briefing notes, and participant handouts.
•     Support the development of post-event materials, such as event summaries, evaluation reports, or media releases, as needed.

Institutional Arrangement

The ESG Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative of UNDP China. The Specialist is expected to support the preparation and delivery of activities related to the UNDP SDG Innovation Pilot Project, ensuring alignment with UNDP’s strategic priorities and operational standards.

Payment will be made only upon UNDP’s acceptance of the work performed. The salary will be calculated by the daily rate and actual days worked.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies :

Business Management – Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management – Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Business Management – Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Communications, Sociology, Environmental Economics is required. OR
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) In the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree) or  5 years (with Masters’s degree)  of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and content related to sustainable development, ESG, or climate issues.
Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages.
Demonstrated expertise in sustainable development, the social dimensions of environmental management, climate mitigation and adaptation, and climate-related risks and impacts is desirable.
Strong background in ESG policy, green finance, and sustainability advocacy, including experience with capacity-building, stakeholder engagement, and international project coordination is a plus.
Experience in research, publication, or consulting related to environmental policy, risk analysis, or global sustainability agendas is preferred.
Experience working with UN system is an asset.

Required Language(s) :

Fluency in both Chinese and English

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

The successful candidates will be awarded aretainer/short-term agreementwith UNDP China.

This retainer agreement will be issued for 6 months during which the services of the contract holder are required intermittently.

The service will be used as needed, theremuneration of retainer agreement will be based on daily rate and the actual days worked.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements