UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) - Environmental Expert for Technical Guidance in the Development of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy

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 United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers, and investors.

With the objective of accompanying the Ministry of Finance of Brazil in the process of development and implementation of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (BST) via the established national governance structure, UNEP FI is looking for an Environmental expert Consultant for Technical Guidance in the Development of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy.

Result of Service

It is expected that the consultant will support and provide technical inputs (specifically on environmental objectives of the BST) on the work of the hired technical specialists and/or service providers for the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Groups, consolidate progress, and periodically report their progress to the Inter-ministerial and Supervisory Committees. The consultant will provide technical input on deliverables, provide feedback, and verify that observations raised by coordinators and members are integrated. The consultant’s work will also contribute to upholding UN core values, ensuring that human rights-based approach, the principle of leaving no one behind and gender equality and women’s empowerment are integrated throughout their work.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will provide assistance in the following tasks:

• Support and provide technical inputs on the work of hired technical specialists and/or service providers for the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Groups.
• Provide technical input on deliverables, provide feedback and verify that observations raised by the coordinators and members are integrated (circular economy and biodiversity).
• Provide the coordinators of the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Groups with the required strategic inputs and relevant information to report the progress of the work.
• Revise and provide technical inputs of all documents associated with the BST (sectoral technical annexes) to be approved and published by the Supervisory and Inter-ministerial Committees.
• Consolidate feedback received by the coordinators of the assigned Groups, Supervisory, Advisory, and Inter-ministerial Committees.
• Collaborate with country authorities in conducting consultations of the sustainable finance taxonomy to receive comments/feedback from stakeholders.
• Support and strengthen engagement with key partners and stakeholders, including GIZ, UNEP, and UNEP FI partners in Brazil.
• Ensure that all communications outputs reflect UNEP and UN core values.
• Support the implementation of UNEP FI’s 2026–2029 Social Action Plan.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: A master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, political science, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline is required. A bachelor’s degree may be accepted with 7 years of relevant experience.

Professional Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in international organizations, research centers, NGOs, the financial services sector, government, or private sector working with sustainable development, macroeconomics, or sustainable finance.
• Experience in managing complex projects or coordinating multiple stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience in client-facing roles in sustainability-related consulting is desirable.
• Proven knowledge/experience in the field of sustainable finance is desirable.
• Understanding of sustainability drivers in the financial sector in emerging economies, with a focus on LAC/Brazil, is highly valuable.
• Practical experience with international donors and management of international technical cooperation projects is an asset.

Languages

English is the working language of UNEP FI. Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of Spanish and other United Nations languages is an asset.