Hydrogen Specialist – Green Hydrogen Initiative

About the role

UNV is seeking a Hydrogen Specialist to support UNEP’s regional initiative, Advancing a Regional Approach to the Green Hydrogen Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, and to strengthen Jamaica’s green hydrogen ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government institutions, private sector actors and civil society organizations.
• Support the creation and coordination of the National Inter‑Institutional Working Group on Green Hydrogen.
• Plan, organize and facilitate at least three stakeholder meetings, including agendas, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to national authorities and project partners.
• Collect and consolidate stakeholder inputs to support the development of the Strategic Action Plan.
• Promote knowledge exchange and collaboration across public, private and civil society stakeholders.
• Contribute to project monitoring, reporting and follow‑up activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, Energy, Transport, Urban Planning or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in energy, transport, climate change, environmental policy and/or infrastructure projects or policies.
• Experience in renewable energy, decarbonization, public‑sector initiatives or energy/transport projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of green hydrogen is desirable.
• Fluent English (required).
• Jamaican nationals or foreign nationals with valid residency status in Jamaica.

What we offer

• A monthly Living Allowance of approximately JMD 260,562.
• Applicable UN Volunteer entitlements and insurance coverage in accordance with the UNV Conditions of Service.
• Full‑time remote work from Kingston for a 3‑month fixed‑term assignment.