Senior EU Policy Engagement Expert (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) seeks a Senior EU Policy Engagement Expert to support its strategic work with European Union policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions. This four‑month remote consultancy will help bridge EU industrial policies with the financial sector’s ability to mobilise capital for a sustainable, inclusive European economy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a value proposition and practical toolkit for EU sectoral policy engagement aimed at banks.
• Promote innovative finance solutions that link sectoral transitions, policy frameworks, and bankability.
• Design sector‑specific policy engagement approaches for decarbonisation, circular economy and Green Deal priorities.
• Facilitate structured dialogue between banks and non‑financial EU policymakers.
• Identify, pilot and scale financing mechanisms that support industrial sustainability.

Required profile

• Proven experience in EU policy, sustainable finance or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the EU Green Deal, industrial decarbonisation and circular‑economy initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with banks, regulators and multilateral organisations.
• Commitment to UN core values, human‑rights‑based approaches and gender equality.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence high‑level EU policy on sustainable finance.
• Collaboration with a global network of banks, insurers and investors.
• Flexible remote work arrangement for the duration of the assignment.