Climate Change Jobs

The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) was created in 2010 to strengthen the United Nations’ interaction with the African Union. UNOAU is mandated to contribute to enhancing the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security, provide coordinated and consistent United Nations advice to the African Union on both long-term capacity-building and short-term operational support, and streamline the United Nations presence in Addis Ababa to be more cost-effective and efficient in delivering United Nations assistance to the African Union. UNOAU plays a key role in the implementation of the Joint UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed by the United Nations Secretary-General and Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) on 19 April 2017.

This position is located in the United Nations Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa. The position is embedded in the Political Affairs Section, and the incumbent will report to the Chief of Section.

The Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will lead UNOAU’s work on the linkages between climate change, peace and security, including in the areas of analysis, coordination, advocacy, and partnerships. The Advisor will work closely with relevant counterparts in the African Union to build capacity, provide technical advice and support knowledge management.