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

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. o Provide technical input on the deliverables presented by the technical specialists and/or service providers, provide feedback and verify that the observations raised by the coordinators and the members of the assigned Sectoral (8 sectoral technical annexes) and Thematic Technical Groups are integrated (circular economy and biodiversity). o Provide the coordinators of the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Groups the required strategic inputs and relevant information to report the progress of the work and results achieved within the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Group. 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 at UNEP FI’s.

Home-based, Working remotely in Brazil

4 months

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. UNEP’s work is firmly grounded in the UN core values, including the human rights-based approach, the commitment to leaving no one behind, and the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment across all activities. The overall objective of the 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. It 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. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers, and investors. For over 34 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards, and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. 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 (hereinafter, the Environmental Expert Consultant). The purpose of this consultancy is to perform the support, given the environmental expertise, for Technical Guidance to the Ministry of Finance of Brazil in the development and implementation of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, in accordance with the principles and guidelines established by the Inter-ministerial Committee, the Supervisory Committee, and other bodies that are under the BST’s governance structure and with the Ministry of Finance of Brazil’s Action Plan and its calendar. Objectives: It is expected that the Environmental Expert Consultant will contribute to a timely and quality implementation of the development and implementation of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, following the guidelines established by the Inter-ministerial Committee and the Supervisory Committee as part of the established national governance structure and in accordance with the Ministry of Finance of Brazil’s Action Plan and its calendar. Specific objectives of this consultancy include: • Support the Ministry of Finance of Brazil in the development of the second edition of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (BST) while reviewing and monitoring the deliverables produced by technical consultancies. This includes: o Revise and provide technical inputs of all the documents associated with the BST (8 sectoral technical annexes) to be approved and published by the Supervisory and Inter-ministerial Committees.  Revision of 8 technical annexes completed  Revision of comments of the Public Consultation completed o Support and strengthen engagement with key partners and stakeholders, including GIZ, UNEP, UNEP FI partners in Brazil and institutions involved in the BST governance structure, to ensure alignment, foster collaboration and identify opportunities for cooperation.  Participation in weekly meetings with Ministry of Finance, including meeting notes completed Specific tasks and responsibilities: The consultant will provide assistance in the following tasks: • 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. • Provide technical input on the deliverables presented by the technical specialists and/or service providers, provide feedback and verify that the observations raised by the coordinators and the members of the assigned Sectoral (8 sectoral technical annexes) and Thematic Technical Groups 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 and results achieved within the assigned Sectoral and Thematic Technical Group. • Revise and provide technical inputs of all the documents associated with the BST (sectoral technical annexes) to be approved and published by the Supervisory and Inter-ministerial Committees: • First version of the documents associated with the BST (sectoral technical annexes) for presentation to the coordinators of the assigned Groups, and Supervisory, Advisory, and Inter-ministerial Committees. • Consolidate the feedback received by the coordinators of the assigned Groups, Supervisory, Advisory, and Inter-ministerial Committees (including public consultation). • Second version of the documents associated with the BST (sectoral technical annexes) for presentation to the coordinators of the assigned Groups, and Supervisory, Advisory, and Inter-ministerial Committees. All changes to the sectoral technical criteria must be documented and justified. • Final version of the documents associated with the BST (sectoral technical annexes) for presentation to the coordinators of the assigned Groups, Supervisory, Advisory, and Inter-ministerial Committees. • Provide support and collaborate with the country authorities in conducting consultations of the sustainable finance taxonomy to receive comments/feedback from relevant stakeholders, • Support in incorporating the comments/feedback, and support in developing the final taxonomy documents. • Support and strengthen engagement with key partners and stakeholders, including GIZ, UNEP, UNEP FI partners in Brazil and institutions involved in the BST governance structure, to ensure alignment, foster collaboration and identify opportunities for cooperation. • Ensure that all communications outputs reflect UNEP and UN core values, including human rights-based approach, the principle of leaving no one behind and gender equality and women’s empowerment, and contribute to internal awareness on these values. • Support the implementation of UNEP FI’s 2026–2029 Social Action Plan by including all relevant measures from the plan in their work. The consultant will report to: Overall supervisor: The Head of UNEP FI. Direct Supervisor: The Sustainable Finance for LAC, UNEP FI.

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 could be taken in lieu of master’s degree provided the selected candidate has 7 years of relevant experience Professional Experience: • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in international organizations, research center, non-governmental organizations, the financial services sector, government, or private sector working with sustainable development, macroeconomics, sustainable finance or working on promoting sustainability in economic sectors relevant within the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy is required. • One (1) year of experience in managing complex projects or programmes coordinating multiple stakeholders with different interdisciplinary backgrounds, as well as proven strong interpersonal and relationship management skills is desirable. • Experience in client-facing role in sustainability-related consulting is desirable. • Proven knowledge/experience in the field of sustainable finance is desirable. • Understanding of drivers of sustainability in the financial sector in emerging economies is highly valuable, with a focus on LAC/Brazil as a preference. • Previous experience working for or with government entities or the public financial sector in LAC/Brazil is desirable. • Practical experience in areas related to design, planning, execution, and monitoring in project development is desirable. • Proven track record in coordinating complex projects or programmes with diverse range of partners is desirable. • Experience in positions related to facilitating and coordinating the participation of government-led stakeholders in setting up an externally funded program or projects in Brazil or elsewhere is highly desirable. • Practical experience with international donors and other public, non-state or private actors in developing countries, preferably in the LAC region, in the 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.

Skills & Knowledge: • Environmental Technical Expertise: ability to analyze, with an environmental lens, all the technical documents, with the aim of improving the scope and content of the documents submitted. • Communication: He/she speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, interprets others' messages correctly and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and shows interest in having two-way communication; adapts the language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness to share information and keep people informed. • Teamwork: He/she works in collaboration with colleagues to achieve the objectives of the organization; solicits contributions by genuinely valuing the ideas and experience of others; is willing to learn from others; shares credit for team achievements and accepts joint responsibility for team deficiencies. • Planning and organization: He/she develops clear objectives that are consistent with the agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and tasks; adjusts priorities as necessary; allocates the appropriate amount of time and resources to complete the work; foresees risks and allows contingencies when planning; supervises and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Team-oriented mind-set and strong interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to communicate findings to high-level and mid-senior-level management. • Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to organize and deliver written updates, events, managing conference calls and webinars. • Skills in facilitating consultations, workshops, and grass-roots engagements. • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a diplomatic, organized and timely manner, proven influencing skills. • Ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse project outputs in an organized and timely manner. • Proficiency in using Microsoft Package (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) collaborative platforms (i.e., Teams, Google Drive) and virtual meeting platforms (i.e. Webex, Zoom, etc.) is required.