Air Quality Officer

**Deadline to apply is 10 October 2025**

Mission and objectives

UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

For five decades, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been a leading advocate for the environment, a steadfast partner and a trusted adviser with a mission to inform, enable and inspire nations and peoples to improve their quality of life – without compromising that of future generations.

UNEP monitors the state and health of the planet, ensures that science remains at the centre of decision-making processes, and that environmental rule of law continues to underpin global environmental governance.

Together with its partners, UNEP has made significant progress, yet there is no denying that today, environmental challenges have reached unprecedented levels. Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production have led to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.

The science is clear: human health, prosperity, equity and peace are all under threat. We must urgently transform our economies and societies – and our relationship with nature.

UNEP is here to lead this transformation with its 193 Member States, and in partnership with other UN agencies and stakeholders. With its experience, expertise, dynamic programmes and forward-thinking strategy, and with its dedicated staff, UNEP is uniquely positioned to be your partner in addressing and reversing the triple planetary crisis.

As UNEP relies on voluntary contributions for 95 per cent of the funding, the work is made possible by partners who fund and champion its mission.

Context

The UN Volunteer will be working under the direct supervision of the Head of office of UNEP in India and co-supervision of AQAF coordinator and will be responsible for supporting the work related to air quality action forum (AQAF) in the country office.

The UNV will be a part of the AQAF project team assisting the Head of office of UNEP in India and AQAF coordinator in project implementation and follow up.

Task description

• Assist the Head and Deputy Head of the office in developing strategic documents, reports, policy papers by undertaking research and analysis to implement and monitor ongoing and planned projects on air quality management in India office.

• Assist the AQAF coordinator in effectively implementing the AQAF project related to air quality management in India.

• Support in establishment and operations of Resource Centre under AQAF with a relevant agency

• Support in organising events for stakeholder consultations and discussions under AQAF

• Support in compiling stakeholder inputs to prepare various reports for AQAF

• Support for communications and outreach of AQAF project outcomes through different channels

• Follow up on strategic communications with partners based on the guidance received from the supervisor.

• Support research and follow up actions related to air quality issues for UNEP in India:

• Prepare communication materials, including social media posts on activities relates to air quality management for UNEP India office,

• Serve as the focal point for the Head of office in day-to-day communications related to stakeholder engagement under AQAF

• Undertake any other duties suggested by the Head of the office and AQAF Coordinator

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Hindi, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master's degree in Environment, natural resource management, law, social sciences, management, policy and the related subjects

Skills and experience

• At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in environmental, natural resource management, law, policy, management or other relevant programmes; experience with air quality issues is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of air quality management.