Meet the team

Ayda has over 5 years of experience working on the intersection of science-policy and environmental project management.

Supports Full Size, Medium Sized and Global projects and on finance related matters. 

Peter has experience of more than nine years on audit, taxation, and financial reporting. 

Prior to joining UNEP, he has previously worked with various organizations as Accountant, Accounts Assistant and a Finance Officer. 

Hassan is a Programme Assistant (UNV) working on the Africa Portfolio.  

Renato provides financial and administrative support in the management of UNEP’s portfolio of GEF mitigation projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing mainly on transparency, e-mobility and energy efficiency projects throughout the region.

Supports Full Size, Medium Sized and Global projects and on finance related matters.

Peter has experience of more than nine years on audit, taxation, and financial reporting.

Prior to joining UNEP, he has previously worked with various organizations as Accountant, Accounts Assistant and a Finance Officer.

Joseph joins the Climate Change Mitigation unit in the capacity of UNV Programme Assistant.

Assisting in the preparation of Project Cooperation Agreements, verification of Project Identification Forms; among other roles, in ensuring preparation of annual reports on implemented National Communications and Biennial Update Reports/Biennial Transparency Reports.

Kerubo is a Programme Assistant (UNV) working on the Africa Portfolio.

Thomas supports the portfolio on project and programme development and implementation. He previously interned for UNEP before relocating to Nairobi to gather baseline data for active projects. Thomas is a French national and holds a degree in Environmental Science.

Daria supports the portfolio on project and programme development and monitoring and evaluation. She previously interned for UNEP before relocating to Nairobi support the Unit's work on SAICM. Daria is a Russian national and holds a BSc Molecular Biology and Sustainability. 

Samwel is the Communication Expert for the UN Environment Programme's Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters.

Alexander supports the portfolio on terminal reviews of select Enabling Activities and in the development of emissions projects. Prior to UNEP, he worked for the Scientific Research Insitute for Atmospheric Air Protection in Saint-Petersburg and has over 15 years of experience working on air and chemical pollution assessment and mitigation.

Maurice supports the portfolio on IPMR. Prior to UNEP, he founded the NGO Children of Hope India before working for the Indian High Commission, and then as a business development manager for law firm Chabi Otieno Chiteri Advocates. Chabi is a Kenyan national and holds a BSc in Communication Engineering from the National institute of Technology, Silchar, India. 

Victor supports the portfolio on finance. Prior to joining UNEP, he spent three years in between the private and NGO sectors. He is a Kenyan national and holds a BSc in Business & Information Technology.

Ashley supports the portfolio with auditing and legal assistance. Prior to joining UNEP, she spent five years working across governance, risk management and compliance. Ashley is a Canadian national and holds certifications as a Chartered Professional Accountant and Project Management Professional. 

Pauline supports the portfolio on finance and budget assistance. Prior to joining UNEP, Pauline spent five years in the private sector. She is a Kenyan national and holds an MBA.

Ignacio is a GEF mitigation expert working for initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean, currently developing as well as overseeing the development of projects various countries.

Federico works as a project specialist for the Latin America and the Caribbean team, supporting the Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio of Climate Change Mitigation projects.

Renato provides financial and administrative support in the management of UNEP’s portfolio of GEF mitigation projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing mainly on transparency, e-mobility and energy efficiency projects throughout the region.

Paula is a project specialist for the GEF Mitigation Unit. She oversees the development and implementation of projects on sustainable cities, electric mobility, energy transition and climate transparency in Latin America.  

Ana Celeste supports the Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio of Climate Change Mitigation projects, especially projects and programs of Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing mainly on transparency, e-mobility and energy efficiency projects throughout the region.

Marcellus supports the GEF climate change mitigation enabling activities projects.

Alphonse Mutabazi is a home-based Consultant for Climate Change Enabling Activities 

Luiza supports the Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio of Climate Change Mitigation projects, especially projects and programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing mainly on transparency, e-mobility, building efficiency and sustainable cities projects throughout the region.

Tania works on GEF Global Climate Change Mitigation projects.

Camilla supports the Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio of Climate Change Mitigation projects, especially projects and programs of Europe and the Caribbean regional portfolio, including project development and implementation in the areas of electric mobility, climate transparency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable cities.