Overview
TEMPORARY JOB OPENING
Associate Programme Officer, P-2
Transparency Division
Systems and Tools Unit
Deadline Announcement Expected date Duration of Duty
for application number for entry on duty appointment Station
7 June 2026 26/TJO10/T As soon as possible 364 days with Bonn, Germany
23:59 hrs CET possibility of
extension
Publication date:21 May 2026, Post number: 30510422 Funding: 40FCA/16801
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the
political process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its
Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and
organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a
dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining
environmental issues of our time.
Where will you be working
This position is located in the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn, Germany, in the Transparency division
which supports the intergovernmental process related to the MRV (measurement, reporting and
verification) system under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, and the ETF (enhanced transparency
framework) under the Paris Agreement, including by providing technical assistance to developing
countries and training to experts engaged in the reporting, review and analysis processes. It supports
work on relevant methodological issues, including in relation to greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories,
REDD-plus, agriculture, land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), IPCC guidelines and
common metrics. It also maintains a transparency climate data hub, which includes data and information
management and analysis.
The post is located in the Systems and Tools Unit of the Information Hub, Data, Systems & Tools
Subdivision and reports to the Team Lead, P-4. The overall purpose of this subdivision is to provide
overall coordination of all information technology (IT) related activities for the entire Transparency
division, including the development, maintenance and enhancement of tools and data services for the
MRV system and the ETF. In addition, it acts as the information hub and centralizes transparency
information collection and analysis across the secretariat, including by providing policy briefs. It also
provides overall coordination of negotiations on data issues and supporting negotiations on MRV and
ETF aspects.
The Information Hub, Data, Systems & Tools Subdivision consists of three units:
1. Information Hub, Data and Information Management Unit
2. Systems and Tools Unit
3. Tracking and Recognition unit
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Associate Programme Officer is responsible for:
1. Supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of user-centric tools and data
services for the MRV system and the ETF:
a. Supports the maintenance of tools and data services for the MRV system and the ETF: provides
substantive input, identifies issues and tests their resolutions, supports the maintenance of user
accounts for the relevant tools, and supports the provision of user and technical support and
feedback to users of relevant tools and data services; ensuring timely availability and regular
back-up of tools and data services, maintaining records, and effective engagement with
different stakeholders, as requested;
b. Provides support for developing and enhancing existing and new tools and data services for
the MRV system and the ETF: prepares substantive requirements and technical specifications;
designs and implements new functional features and supports testing of various solutions for
the existing and new IT tools;
c. Supports the centralization of transparency-related information collection and storage by
contributing to the design, maintenance and relevant changes of the Transparency Climate
Data Hub;
d. Provides support in delivery of relevant tools and data services to the business owners in the
division and their release to the external users; ensures information submitted by Parties is
appropriately processed, stored, analysed and published in a timely and accurate manner;
e. Evaluates, proposes, implements and updates procedures and guidelines applied in the
Systems and Tools Unit, to enhance the relevant workflows taking into account experience
gained and lessons learned within the Transparency division and across the secretariat;
f. Conducts independent research on relevant background material and current practice in the
Transparency division related to the maintenance and enhancement of all tools and data
services;
g. Identifies and provides innovative approaches to promote the use and visibility of transparency
related tools and data services among users both internal and external to the secretariat;
h. Keeps abreast of developments in the areas of MRV, ETF and maintenance, enhancement and
development of transparency-related tools and data services;
i. Provides information and support to other units of secretariat, as required, on matters related
to MRV, ETF and maintenance, enhancement and development of tools and data services.
2. Support other units in conducting effective reviews of national reports submitted by Parties
and multilateral processes:
a. Supports the work of reviews of national reports submitted by Parties (GHG Inventory, REDD+
activities, or Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), and multilateral processes as appropriate
and in accordance with relevant guidance provided by the COP, CMP, CMA and subsidiary
bodies (SBs);
b. Provides support for the organization and/or conduct of in-country, centralized, desk or
simplified reviews of GHG inventories, NCs, REDD+ activities and BTRs and multilateral
processes;
c. Tracks the delivery of review tasks and their progress under his/her responsibility, ensuring that
deadlines are met, and the results are of high quality;
d. Contributes to the timely preparation and publication of mandated reports under the Convention,
the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement in support of MRV and ETF related negotiations
and implementation, including preparation and presentation to the SBs;
e. Supports the preparation of relevant outputs from existing tools and data services for the
reviews of submissions and conducts in-depth analyses of information reported by Parties in
their submissions.
3. Supporting of the intergovernmental negotiation process: Provides support to negotiations
and the implementation of MRV under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol in accordance with
the decisions adopted by Parties, as well as the ETF under the Paris Agreement, in particular with
respect to methodological issues and to requirements for maintenance, enhancement and
development of tools and data services.
4. Represents the unit and/or subdivision at relevant internal and external meetings, such as
annual meetings of the lead reviewers, technical meetings and/or workshops on the MRV and ETF,
technical meetings on tools and data services.
5. Contributing towards cross-cutting issues: Provides substantive technical contributions to the
discussions of various cross-cutting issues relating to reporting and review-related activities and
support for developing countries and training within the MRV system and the ETF.
6. Knowledge Management: In partnership with the secretariat's Communications and Engagement
division, contributes to the identification, creation, distribution and adoption of substantive data,
information, insights and experiences relating to the UNFCCC's mandate, processes, practices
and lessons learned and provides technical support in line with internal business processes
concerning the UNFCCC records management system.
7. Other: Performs any job-related activity required to meet the overall goals and objectives of the
Transparency division, as well as those of secretariat-wide mandates.
Competencies
Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and the transferable skills
required for the function; Shows the capacity to apply knowledge to deliver results based on acquired
background and experience; Seeks opportunities to apply own technical skills across related
disciplines, Keeps abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of expertise, Actively
seeks to expand the existing level of job knowledge and expertise.
Working with Teams: Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes opportunities to
enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills and experience;
Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions differ from own
position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their cultural background,
nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings.
Delivering results: Conducts a critical analysis of situations to develop sound goals and work plans;
Consults with others to develop integrated, consistent and harmonized plans; Allocates and uses time
efficiently, and monitors own performance against timelines and milestones; Foresees risks, plans for
contingencies, and adapts to take account of changing circumstances; Perseveres to deliver projects
and pursues results despite obstacles and setbacks; Manages competing demands and focuses on
priorities to deliver results.
Education
Required: Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science,
economics, engineering, development studies, computer science or a related discipline. A first level
University degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Required: At least two (2) years of professional experience in the areas of monitoring, analysis and
reporting of data, as well as project and service management of information systems and tools is
required. Experience in the UNFCCC reporting and/or review activities of national submissions is an
asset.
Languages
Required: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Working knowledge of another UN
language is an asset.
Selection process
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular
post.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment.
Please note
1. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
2. UNFCCC staff members with a fixed term appointment can apply for this temporary opportunity
under the modality of Temporary Assignment. Please note that the Director of the Division in which
the selected candidate works has the discretion to determine whether or not the staff member can
be released for a temporary assignment, taking into account operational requirements. For this
reason, the selected candidate will have to present a written agreement to the staff member’s release.
3. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration
and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
4. Indicative net monthly salary and allowances:
US$ 4,670
(plus variable post adjustment, currently 38.3% of net salary),
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities
to apply.