Climate Change Jobs in International Development
Climate change positions include climate finance specialists, adaptation programme managers, NDC implementation experts, and loss-and-damage policy advisors. Demand is growing rapidly across UN agencies, multilateral climate funds (GCF, GEF, AF), and bilateral donors accelerating their climate portfolios.
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What qualifications do I need for Climate Change jobs in international development?
Most Climate Change positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.
Which organisations hire Climate Change specialists?
Key employers for Climate Change roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.
Are Climate Change jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?
It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Climate Change roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.