SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
About the role
Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7
Job Opening
Job Opening ID : 270840
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : MONTREAL
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 6, 2026
Deadline : Mar 7, 2026
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Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) sets a global framework composed of four overarching goals for 2050 and twenty-three targets for 2030 to accelerate action across sectors and society to address the key drivers, halt and reverse biodiversity loss globally. The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) is a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), with a commitment of $220m USD to date, co-led by UNEP and China, which will complement the GEF Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) and other funds to support KM-GBF implementation in developing countries. The management of the KBF Trust Fund is carried out at three levels:
- The Executive Council (EC), supported by the Secretariat, is responsible for overall coordination with KBF Partner Countries and decisions regarding the allocation of resources from the KBF Fund;
- MPTF office is responsible for administering the Kunming Biodiversity Fund; and
- KBF Partner Countries to implement projects that have been endorsed by the KBF EC. This position is located in the Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division in Montreal duty station. Under overall direction of the Executive Council, and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of the Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities Competencies
Education
Job - Specific Qualification
Work Experience
Languages
Assessment
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
No Fee
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About UN Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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.
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
About the role
Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7
Job Opening
Job Opening ID : 270840
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : MONTREAL
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 6, 2026
Deadline : Mar 7, 2026
Apply Now
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) sets a global framework composed of four overarching goals for 2050 and twenty-three targets for 2030 to accelerate action across sectors and society to address the key drivers, halt and reverse biodiversity loss globally. The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) is a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), with a commitment of $220m USD to date, co-led by UNEP and China, which will complement the GEF Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) and other funds to support KM-GBF implementation in developing countries. The management of the KBF Trust Fund is carried out at three levels:
- The Executive Council (EC), supported by the Secretariat, is responsible for overall coordination with KBF Partner Countries and decisions regarding the allocation of resources from the KBF Fund;
- MPTF office is responsible for administering the Kunming Biodiversity Fund; and
- KBF Partner Countries to implement projects that have been endorsed by the KBF EC. This position is located in the Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division in Montreal duty station. Under overall direction of the Executive Council, and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of the Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities Competencies
Education
Job - Specific Qualification
Work Experience
Languages
Assessment
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
No Fee
Apply Now
About UN Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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.