Executive Secretary – UNEP Ozone Secretariat

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Executive Secretary for its Ozone Secretariat in Nairobi. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, providing high‑level administrative and diplomatic support to parties, technical bodies, and partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver thematic advice, meeting documents, reports and other communications for the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol parties.
• Facilitate high‑level negotiations and consultations to accelerate treaty implementation.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, subsidiary body sessions and ad‑hoc workshops, ensuring strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent UNEP at international policy meetings, delivering statements on ozone‑climate synergies, chemicals, waste management and related trade issues.
• Maintain diplomatic relations with senior government officials and international organisations, fostering partnerships across multilateral environmental agreements.
• Develop and manage reporting systems for controlled ozone‑depleting substances, analyse party data, identify non‑compliance and prepare action plans.

Required profile

• Extensive experience with international environmental agreements, particularly the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol.
• Proven ability to conduct negotiations and high‑level diplomatic engagement.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience handling large data sets and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of global environmental governance.
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment within the United Nations system.
• Professional development and networking with senior international officials.