UNFCCC Associate Programme Officer Job 2026: P-2 Climate Action Opportunity in Bonn
Overview
The UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn, Germany, is recruiting an Associate Programme Officer at the P-2 level, under vacancy announcement VA 26/039/M. The post sits in the Article 6 Capacity Building Unit of the Mitigation Division and supports ambitious climate action and the effective participation of developing countries in Article 6 mechanisms. The appointment is for one year and six months with the possibility of extension, and the expected entry date is as soon as possible.
Reporting to the Team Lead, the officer helps plan and carry out the Article 6 work programme. Duties include strategic planning, monitoring, policy advice, research and programme tracking, and finding technical solutions and digital tools for tailored capacity-building support to governments and stakeholders. The officer coordinates inputs from internal teams, Regional Collaboration Centers and partners, prepares reports on progress, impact and challenges, and drafts concept notes, terms of reference and presentations.
The role also covers knowledge management and communications, such as designing, publishing and monitoring interactive e-modules, online platforms and multimedia materials, improving website content, and preparing outreach materials. The officer assists with workshops, technical meetings, high-level events and activities linked to COP and subsidiary body sessions, and supports relationships with governments, networks, private-sector organizations, UN entities, development banks and academia.
Requirements
Applicants need an advanced university degree in management, business administration, economics, communications, engineering, environmental studies, development studies or a related field. A first-level degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead. At least two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, monitoring and reporting, partnerships, resource mobilization, communications or capacity building is required. International and climate action experience is an advantage, as is knowledge of Article 6 and carbon markets.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational and partnership skills are expected, and experience with tools such as Canva or Articulate Rise is desirable. Fluency in English is required, and another UN official language is desirable.
What you get
The indicative net annual salary is US$56,046, plus a variable post adjustment currently stated as 36.5% of net salary, along with other UN benefits.
How to apply
Applications go through the UNFCCC online recruitment system. Selection may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.
Key dates
Applications close on 20 September 2026 at 23:59 CET.