Deadline: March 23, 2025
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat is now accepting applications for the Capacity Award Programme to Advance Capabilities and Institutional Training in one Year (CAPACITY) Fellowship Programme 2025. The CAPACITY Fellowship aims to build local professional expertise and enhance the capacity of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to address climate change challenges.
This programme offers mid-career professionals, already employed in government roles in SIDS or LDCs, the opportunity to work and receive training within the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn for one year (up to two years). Fellows are selected on an individual basis, with the understanding that the development and training they undergo will be applied within the context of their home organization, ultimately strengthening its capacity to tackle climate change issues.
The fellowship aims to:
- Support the climate change efforts of developing countries under the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.
- Promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation on climate-related matters.
- Strengthen institutional capacity in developing countries, empowering them to engage effectively in global climate action.
Vacancies:
Thanks to funding from the Governments of Italy and Portugal, the UNFCCC secretariat is pleased to announce three new CAPACITY Fellowship vacancies:
- Transparency
- Means of Implementation Division
- Adaptation Division
Benefits
- Work in a diverse, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the UN system and the international climate change governance process.
- Develop practical skills in their area of expertise.
- Benefit from impactful training and high-quality mentorship.
- Contribute to innovative analytical work on global climate challenges.
The CAPACITY Fellowship Programme offers a transformative experience that equips fellows with the tools, skills, and networks to drive meaningful change in their home countries’ climate action efforts.
- The monthly stipend including allowances is EUR 4500
- The UNFCCC Secretariat will organise the return trip to Bonn
Eligibility
The Fellowship Programme is open to individuals who are
- Currently employed in a governmental organisation (national, regional, provincial or local) including educational institutions, research institutes and ministries.
- A national of an eligible LDC and SIDS country (UN member countries only).
- Maximum of 40 years of age at the closing date of Fellowship Opportunity notice.
Other requirements
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of another UN official language.
- This Programme is not intended for students, nor to provide support for an advanced degree, such as fieldwork for a PhD degree.
- The secretariat values inclusiveness, diversity, and gender equity.
Application
Candidates from SIDS and LDCs, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for,
should use the online application system available.
You may be invited for assessment of your technical/professional knowledge. If successful, you will be invited for the final stage of the selection process, which consists of an interview to assess the skills and aptitudes required to successfully perform the functions of the post.
For more information, visit UNFCCC.
