UNDP Jobs - 113222- CANCELLED AS OF 29 SEPT

CANCELLED AS OF 29 SEPT - International Consultant for private sector-related biodiversity finance implementation

Location :

?Thailand, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2023

Application Deadline :

29-Sep-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

maximum of 36 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Travel will be required to visit pilot sites of BIOFIN where the finance solution related to private

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

PLEASE APPLY ONLY USING THE QUANTUM SYSTEM PLATFORM

Negotiation Reference No. : UNDP-THA-00073

Instructions to Applicants:

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Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will play an integral role in developing outputs that encompass several prioritized biodiversity finance solutions. The primary objective is to actively involve the finance and private sector in Thailand's Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP) implementation, thereby supporting BIOFIN's work in the country.

Competencies

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of both international and national technical specialists with varying experience and backgrounds.
Ability and willingness to take initiative and willingly accept new work assignments.
Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved.
Very good communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance, development studies, international studies, social sciences, biodiversity, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the field of environment and development (e.g., biodiversity, environmental economics, etc.).
Minimum 2 years of relevant and progressive experience in private sector biodiversity finance and familiar and up to date with global biodiversity frameworks, TNFD, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, ESG and impact investing, and national issues in biodiversity finance for conservation, communications, and related areas.
Proven experience in writing-up technical proposals and/or biodiversity finance plans.
Fluency in verbal and written English.