Job Description Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Office/Unit/Project Description UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in its Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in UNDP’s Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. BPPS staff provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages; represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora, including public-private, government and civil society dialogues; and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS’s Hubs On Nature, Climate, Energy And Waste, With The Support Of The Vertical Fund Programme Support Oversight And Compliance Unit, Works With Governments, Civil Society, And Private Sector Partners To Integrate Nature, Climate, Energy And Waste Related Concerns Into National And Sector Planning And Inclusive Growth Policies, Support Country Obligations Under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, And Oversee The Implementation Of The UN’s Largest Portfolio Of In-country Programming Nature, Climate Change, Energy And Waste. This work advances crosscutting themes on innovative finance, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and South-South learning. UNDP is seeking an Environmental Finance Specialist to provide technical services and support to countries in the Pacific region that are designing or implementing their national biodiversity finance plans. Duties And Responsibilities Design of national Biodiversity Finance Plans Support the development of Terms of Reference, workplans, and reports by national teams; Provide technical support and undertake reviews and impact monitoring of BIOFIN methodological outputs and processes; Policy and Institutional Reviews – including an assessment of the existing landscape of financing mechanisms, drivers of biodiversity loss, and gain; Biodiversity Expenditure Reviews – in-depth assessment of major government programmes to define their biodiversity relevance; Financial Needs Assessments – a costing of the main national biodiversity targets; Guide countries on the use of the Catalogue of Financing Solutions and the E-learning module on biodiversity finance; Biodiversity Finance Plans – an action agenda with priority financing solutions; Travel to countries as needed to support the design of national Biodiversity Finance Plans; Advise on linkages with related initiatives; Develop tailored guidance materials or other knowledge products on selected finance solutions. Implementing finance solutions Help identify opportunities for the early implementation of finance solutions; Support the design and review of finance solution proposals; Provide feedback for the development of relevant documents; Travel to countries as needed to support the design and implementation of finance solutions; Guide national Teams to relevant experts, knowledge platforms, tools and other guidance material; Support national teams to identify opportunities to promote gender equality and sustainable livelihoods. Capacity development Engage in capacity assessments and capacity development of national stakeholders; Strengthen the capacity of a wider group of national stakeholders; Support and provide inputs to global, regional, and national technical workshops. Knowledge management Enable countries to share experiences; Lead the development of knowledge materials of thematic priorities; Write up articles, case studies, and other materials emerging from the national process; Support the continuous improvement of the BFP methodology. Institutional Arrangement The Environmental Finance Specialist for the Pacific Region will work from his/her home base within the Asia/Pacific region; The Environmental Finance Specialist will work under the supervision of the BIOFIN Regional Advisor for Pacific. Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects. Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons. Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change. Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers. Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Required Skills And Experience Min. Education requirements Advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in relevant fields, or a first-level university degree with additional relevant experience. Min. Years Of Relevant Work Experience Minimum 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of demonstrated experience in relevant fields. Required Skills Prior experience in designing, reviewing and implementing conservation finance. Experience in developing countries and with international organisations. Expertise in planning and conducting workshops and technical trainings. Candidates must be located within the Asia/Pacific region. Required Language(s) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. J-18808-Ljbffr
