Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges.

In the programme countries, UNDP supports stabilization, state-building, governance and development priorities in partnership with the host governments, the United Nations system, the development partners and other partners to help the countries to achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock.

UNDP has been a trusted development partner of Thailand for more than 50 years, helping to reduce inequalities and exclusion in areas such governance, environment protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation. In each of its thematic areas of work, UNDP at the request of its national partners provides relevant policy advisory support, technical assistance, advocacy, and knowledge to help Thailand achieve its global commitment on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

UNDP is currently looking for a Climate Policy Analyst with a background in climate change policy, sustainable energy, climate adaptation and/or mitigation. The incumbent will provide research, policy analysis, project coordination, monitoring and implementation support for selected initiatives under the Climate Action Portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, communication, coordination and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work across interconnected climate and development issues.

In this context, under the direct supervision and strategic guidance of the Climate and Small Grants Programme Portfolio Manager, the Climate Policy Analyst will work cooperatively within an integrated programme comprising analysts and professionals from programme, operations, policy and project teams. The incumbent will provide technical and coordination support and collaborate with relevant project managers and team members in implementing, monitoring and reporting on assigned climate-related initiatives.

Background and scope of the climate action portfolio

Among several ongoing and pipeline climate-related activities, UNDP is working on topics related to: support to the implementation and reporting of climate policies (e.g. Nationally Determined Contribution, Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy, Biennial Transparency Report), climate finance, climate change adaptation and climate resilience for agriculture and water management, just energy transition/emission reduction, climate education, and others. The elements of human rights, gender, youth, minority groups, and most vulnerable communities are incorporated as core cross-cutting issues in all the initiatives.

In this context, UNDP in Thailand is looking for a Climate Policy Analyst who will perform under the direct supervision and strategic guidance of the Climate and Small Grants Programme Portfolio Manager. They would work cooperatively within an integrated programme, comprising analysts and professionals (operations, policy advisors, project and programme team).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate Policy Analyst will be based in Bangkok as part of the UNDP Thailand country office and will report to the Climate and Small Grants Programme Portfolio Manager. The Climate Policy Analyst will work in coordination with the other project managers in UNDP Thailand.

The Climate Policy Analyst will provide technical, analytical, coordination, monitoring and implementation support for assigned projects and initiatives under UNDP Thailand’s Climate Action Portfolio. The incumbent will undertake policy research and analysis, coordinate with implementing partners and stakeholders, monitor project progress and risks, contribute to reporting and knowledge products, and support the development of climate-related initiatives. The Climate Policy Analyst will perform these responsibilities in close collaboration with relevant programme, project and operations colleagues, in accordance with UNDP policies and procedures.

1. Support implementation and coordination of assigned climate-action projects

Provide day-to-day coordination and implementation support for assigned activities under selected projects within the Climate Action Portfolio. The selection of the suite of projects will be guided by the Country Programme Document and existing pipeline of projects in a given year;
Coordinate with implementing partners, responsible parties, consultants and relevant UNDP teams to support the timely delivery of agreed outputs;
Support compliance with applicable UNDP and government procedures, including procurement, human resources, financial management and project implementation requirements, including in the UNDP’s internal EPR system (Quantum);
Monitor the implementation of assigned activities against approved workplans, timelines and budgets, and bring potential delays or implementation issues to the attention of the supervisor;
Prepare and follow up on requests for financial resources, including advances, direct payments, reimbursements and FACE forms, under the guidance of the supervisor and in coordination with the relevant operations team;
Maintain project files, implementation records and supporting documentation in accordance with UNDP requirements;
Support results-based implementation and coordination of project activities; and

2. Support project monitoring, reporting and risk tracking

Monitor the implementation of assigned project activities and compile information on progress against agreed results, indicators, workplans and budgets;
Support the review of programme results and the collection and verification of data and evidence used to demonstrate progress;
Monitor project risks and issues, maintain the Project Risk Log and Issues Log, and bring emerging risks or proposed mitigation measures to the attention of the supervisor for review and possible escalation;
Support the documentation and follow-up of project changes, issues and management decisions;
Draft project progress reports covering implementation progress, results, risks, issues and expenditure for review and clearance by the supervisor;
Support the timely preparation of quarterly financial and activity reports and follow up with relevant partners to obtain required information and supporting documentation;
Contribute to the preparation of reports to donors, government counterparts and other stakeholders, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of assigned inputs; and
Prepare briefing notes, presentations, talking points and background materials for meetings with government, development partners and other stakeholders.

3. Support stakeholder coordination and development of climate-related initiatives

Support coordination with government agencies, development partners, civil society, the private sector, academia and local stakeholders for the implementation of assigned portfolio activities;
Maintain regular working-level communication with partners and stakeholders and support the organization of consultations, technical meetings, workshops and other project activities;
Contribute research, background analysis and technical inputs to concept notes, project proposals and resource-mobilization materials under the guidance of the Climate Action Portfolio Manager;
Support the technical development of project proposals on just energy transition, climate mitigation, adaptation and related topics, including the proposed submission to the Mitigation Action Facility;
Coordinate with other UNDP Thailand teams to identify operational and programmatic linkages and promote coherence across related projects and thematic areas;
Support collaboration with other UN agencies on relevant joint activities, including initiatives addressing the needs of women, children, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups; and
Monitor and compile information on relevant policy developments, stakeholders and partnership opportunities and provide regular updates to the supervisor and project teams.

4. Support policy research, knowledge management and communication

Conduct research and policy analysis on climate mitigation, adaptation, just energy transition, climate finance and other assigned topics;
Prepare technical inputs, policy briefs, background notes, analytical papers and other knowledge products for review by the supervisor and contribute the CO’s overall pipeline development effort;
Support the provision of technical inputs to UNDP Thailand, implementing partners and other stakeholders within the incumbent’s areas of expertise;
Identify, document and synthesize good practices, lessons learned and evidence generated through project implementation;
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice and support the dissemination of relevant knowledge products;
Support the design and delivery of learning and capacity-development activities for government counterparts, implementing partners and other stakeholders; and
Contribute to the implementation and periodic updating of the Climate Action Portfolio’s communication and knowledge-management activities.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction and Strategy

Effective Decision Making: Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner inline with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Development

Knowledge Facilitation:
- Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas.
- Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.

Business Management

Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively;
- Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
- Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools.
- Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
- Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Partnership Management

Strategic Engagement: Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives.
Emerging Partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships.
Resource Mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Energy Engineering, Disaster Management, Environmental Economics/Management, International Relations, Political Science and/or relevant field is required, OR:
A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.;
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in programme and project implementation, related to the area described above;
Experience in project management including coordination, policy analysis and partnership management;
Experience in working effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Desired Additional Skills:

Experience making new and useful ideas work, including the adaptation with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully;
Experience in policy analysis and development on just energy transition or climate resilience (or related fields);
Research experience on just energy transition or climate resilience (or related fields);
Experience and knowledge of the country’s institutional framework and policies of climate change;
Experience with working with/in the UN Agencies is an asset
Previous experience working with government, donors or the UN.

Required Language(s):

Fluency in English and Thai is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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Climate Policy Analyst [Open to Internal & External Applicants]