United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) CAPACITY Fellowship Programme for Mid-career Professionals 2026 (With up to EUR 4,500 in Funding)

  • Published: May 07, 2026
  • Deadline: June 08, 2026
  • Category: Fellowship
  • Oppotunity Locations: Germany

Applications are currently being accepted for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) CAPACITY Fellowship Programme for Mid-career Professionals 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme for Mid-Career Professionals

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the historic Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our time.

Benefits of UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme for Mid-Career Professionals

  • The fixed monthly stipend, including allowances, is EUR 4,500.
  • The UNFCCC secretariat will organize and pay for travel to Bonn and back to the home country upon completion of the fellowship.

UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme for Mid-Career Professionals Requirements

Educational background
Required: Master’s degree in environmental science, economics, engineering, development studies, or related discipline. A combination of a first-level university degree and an additional two years of relevant work experience may also be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience
Required: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of climate change, including on issues relating to preparation of adaptation plans and implementation of adaptation actions.

Language skills
Required: Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Desired: Knowledge of another UN official language.

Other requirements:

  1. The Fellowship Programme is open to individuals who are
    a. Currently employed in a governmental organisation (national, regional, provincial or local), including educational institutions, research institutes and ministries.
    b. Nationals of, and working in, a Lusophone SIDS or LDC Angola, Cabo Verde, GuineaBissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Principe, or Timor-Leste.
    c. Maximum of 40 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
  2. The secretariat will consider candidates only from Lusophone SIDS or LDC Parties with a view to
    ensuring gender balance in the selection of candidates.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

08 June, 2026

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