Hydrogen Specialist

About the role

The Hydrogen Specialist will support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project aimed at advancing a regional green hydrogen economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on Jamaica. Working under the supervision of UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency, the role involves building stakeholder partnerships and shaping enabling policies for green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

Key responsibilities

• Engage national public‑sector, private‑sector and civil‑society stakeholders, gather feedback and promote collaboration.
• Organise logistics, content and inclusive participation for working‑group meetings.
• Support the development of a strategic action plan on regulations for green hydrogen derivatives and synthetic fuels.
• Provide technical advice to government authorities and ensure their continued involvement.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Jamaica’s National Designated Authority to the GCF, the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation – Climate Change Division, and the regional coordination team.
• Facilitate knowledge‑sharing among civil‑society, private‑sector and government actors.
• Perform any additional tasks requested by the supervisor.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience in energy, transport, climate change, environmental policy, or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, Energy, Transport, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Fluent English (required) and fluent Spanish (desirable).
• International experience in the energy or transport sectors, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Knowledge of green hydrogen and renewable‑energy decarbonisation initiatives.

Required skills