SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Paris

Job Title SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P5

Job Information

Job Opening ID:

276254

Job Network:

Economic, Social and Development

Job Family:

Programme Management

Category and Level:

Professional and Higher Categories, P-5

Duty Station:

PARIS

Department/Office:

United Nations Environment Programme

Date Posted:

May 5, 2026

Deadline:

Jun 3, 2026

Organization 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 overall objective of UNEP's Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. The Division promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.

Position Summary The position is in the Mining Unit of the Industry Innovation Branch, which is part of the Industry and Economy Division at the Paris Duty Station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Industry Innovation Branch, the incumbent will coordinate and manage the Mining Unit which aims at working with governments to support them in developing a policy enabling environment to promote responsible mining and circularity in the minerals value chain. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and encourage sector‑wide collaboration to accelerate a just transition towards responsible mining and a circular minerals value chain, in line with UNEP’s medium‑term strategy and in contribution to the UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.

Responsibilities Under the Chief’s supervision, the Head of the Mining Unit will lead the formulation and implementation of the Branch’s substantive work programme under his/her direct responsibility. Key responsibilities include: coordination of mining‑related policy development, facilitation of stakeholder engagement, development of circularity initiatives in the minerals value chain, and contribution to the UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.

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