Facilitator for Banking & Climate Team Retreats (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is seeking an experienced facilitator to lead its Banking and Climate Team retreats in Geneva. This short‑term consultancy (approximately two months) will design and implement facilitation processes that help the teams generate ideas, make strategic decisions, and strengthen cohesion.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver facilitation sessions for the Banking Team and Climate Team retreats.
• Guide participants through idea‑generation, decision‑making and team‑building activities.
• Ensure that UN core values, a human‑rights‑based approach, gender equality and the principle of leaving no one behind are embedded throughout the process.
• Produce concise reports summarising outcomes, strategic recommendations and next steps.
• Support the secretariat in improving strategic planning, coordination and overall team performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a facilitator or consultant for senior‑level groups.
• Familiarity with sustainable finance, banking or climate‑related topics is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international environment.
• Fluent in English; additional UN languages are a plus.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required; strong facilitation and group‑process expertise are essential.

What we offer

• Two‑month contract based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact UN initiatives on sustainable finance and climate.
• Collaboration with a global network of leading banks, insurers and investors.