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Skills:

Finance, Contracts, Negotiation

Job type:

Full-time

• 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.
• As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
• As outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029, UNDP s work is guided by four strategic objectives that together define our contribution to human development: expanding prosperity for all, strengthening effective governance, safeguarding a healthy planet and building crisis resilience. These objectives are enabled by three accelerators that drive transformative impact across our portfolio: digital and AI innovation, gender equality and sustainable finance. Through this integrated approach, UNDP supports countries to deliver tangible improvements in people s lives and to advance sustainable development at scale.
• UNDP, through its Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) ( https://sdgfinance.undp.org/ ), supports partners in promoting financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an accelerator of the UNDP Strategic Plan, sustainable finance strengthens countries ability to mobilize, align and deploy finance at scale for national priorities. UNDP supports international and country level policy reform as a catalyst for system-wide change, stronger policy environments, better-functioning markets and more coherent financing strategies for sustainable development. SFH work is delivered through three interconnected portfolios: 1) Public Finance for the SDGs; 2) Private Finance for the SDGs; and 3) Global & Country Financing Policy Frameworks.
• The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States, development agencies, EU financial institutions and UN organizations, have embarked on coordinating their offer of EU expertise and resources for low- and middle-income countries in the area of sustainable finance, inspired by EU experience, through the EC Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub, of which UNDP is an implementing partner, focusing on supporting countries on sustainable finance taxonomy development, disclosure frameworks and thematic/green bond framework development.
• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Debt and Investments and with a cross-reporting line to the Regional Advisor, SDG Finance - Asia and Pacific, the Investment and Debt Finance Senior Specialist will primarily be responsible for the delivery of activities under the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub implemented by UNDP. The role is hosted within SFH Private Finance Portfolio under the Investments and Debt unit.
• Working closely with colleagues across SFH portfolios and the Global Policy Network in Asia and the Pacific, the Specialist will provide technical and analytical support to partner governments, financial institutions, and issuers on sustainable finance instruments, with a focus on green and sustainability bond issuance. This includes pre- and post-issuance support, knowledge generation on fixed-income markets and other debt instruments, identification and assessment of green investment opportunities, and design of monitoring and reporting frameworks for environmental and climate impacts. The role will also contribute to building in-house capacity and institutional knowledge on debt and investment finance, ensuring effective translation of these skills into the design and implementation of innovative financing instruments at the country level, in line with the objectives of the Global Green Bond Initiative and the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub both being linked to Global Gateway.
• UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
• The Investment and Debt Finance Senior Specialist will carry out relevant dutiesunder the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Debt and Investments and with a cross-reporting line to the Regional Advisor, SDG Finance - Asia and Pacific, the Investment and Debt Finance Senior Specialist.
• Thematic debt instruments and country support.
• Support the development and implementation of UNDP s thematic debt offering and lead the design and piloting of innovative development bond frameworks in selected countries across the Asia-Pacific region, in close coordination with SFH portfolios, UNDP Country Offices and SFH Regional Advisors.
• Provide tailored technical advice to governments and partners to address country-specific financing needs, with a particular focus on green bonds in collaboration with the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub.
• Strategic alignment with European Commission initiatives.
• Ensure key focus and coherence with the European Commission s Global Green Bond Initiative.
• Contribute to joint EC-UNDP workplans and reporting, promoting alignment with EU sustainable finance frameworks and global standards.
• Provide technical inputs as an implementing partner of EC Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub, coordination with SFH portfolios. Prepare donor reports, and contribute to monitoring frameworks, ensuring consistency with regional priorities and global strategies, and UNDP/SFH systems.
• Partnerships and scaling of sustainable finance solutions.
• Contribute to UNDP s broader financing and investment agenda by leveraging networks, fostering partnerships, and identifying opportunities to scale sustainable finance solutions at global and country-levels with a focus on blended finance structures.
• Methodological guidance and flagship initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of methodological tools and guidance related to thematic bonds and debt instruments.
• Provide support to SFH Portfolios, enhancing their application and impact in Asia-Pacific countries.
• Advise and support knowledge, capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Identify capacity building needs and opportunities. Ensure appropriate training and other relevant capacity building activities are organized and implemented in a consultative manner, involving technical experts and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for the documentation and communication of best practices, programme results, and lessons learned under the project.
• 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 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
• 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, diversify experiences.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
• Business Direction & Strategy.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
• Business Direction & Strategy.
• Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situation.
• Business Development.
• Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
• Business Management.
• Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
• Partnership Management.
• Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
• Programme and Policy.
• SDG Finance: SDG-aligned Fiscal and Debt Instruments.
• Required Skills and Experience.
• An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, development finance or closely related field is required. OR.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 7 years (with master s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor s degree) of experience in sustainable finance, thematic bond issuance or related areas, is required.
• Proven track record in structuring thematic debt including blue and green bonds in Asia and the Pacific or other financial instruments is required;.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing thematic bond frameworks, as well as measuring, evaluating, and reporting on their impact, is required.
• Proven track record of conducting market analyses and preliminary studies for green bond opportunities and/or other investment opportunities, is required.
• Experience in blended finance or other financial instruments for green/sustainable investments would be an asset.
• Familiarity with EU and international best practices for green bond issuance would be an asset.
• Required language(s): Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills in English are required;.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Professional Certificates: Supplementary financial certifications (i.e. CFA, CAIA, CPA) would be an asset.
• 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.
• Right to select multiple candidates.
• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
• Use of AI by candidates.
• Applicants are invited to read UNDP s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection.
• Scam alert.
• UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
• LI-DNI

Skills:

Research, Accounting, CFA, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Be a key part of the Corporate Finance team focused primarily on M&A/partnerships/fundraising deal opportunities in our Thailand and Indochina firms.
• Jointly work with and actively interact/collaborate with the wider South East Asia Corporate Finance team and other regional Corporate Finance teams across the PwC network.
• Oversee research activities inclusive of targeted companies and industry sectors with the aim to prepare pitch materials for origination as well as contribute to deal e ...
• Create and analyse financial models as well as undertake relative valuation exercises for purposes of transactions and client pitches.
• Help support senior Corporate Finance colleagues deliver best-in-class execution working closely with clients through the deal cycle.
• Coordinate and support senior Corporate Finance colleagues in achieving overall strategic business unit objectives..
• Ideally have experience working in an investment banking and/or corporate finance role previously.
• Degree in Finance or accounting is preferred; CFA candidate is also a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business drivers, trends and capable to contribute and generate our clients with options and recommendations.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and able to multitask and work in a dynamic working environment.
• Possess excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a good and positive attitude. Self-driven with a desire to learn and achieve.
• Proficient with the English and Thai languages both in business writing and general communication.
• Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified).
• Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified).
• Required Skills.
• Optional Skills.
• Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting {+ 24 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified).
• Travel Requirements.
• Not Specified
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?.
• No
• Government Clearance Required?.
• No
• Job Posting End Date.

Experience:

5 years required

Skills:

Finance, Research, Compliance, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Benefit 100 million women and girls in all their diversities.
• Create 125 million new employment opportunities in the care economy in 2035 as well as in future-oriented sectors, including the green and digital economy.
• Release 2 billion hours of time spent by women on unpaid care work.
• Caring Cities: Within TCII-AP, TRANSFORM CARE - Urban innovation in Care Delivery: Building Caring Societies in the context of the demographic transition builds on joint investments by the Republic of Korea and UN Women to transform care systems in Asia and the Pacific, with implementation in Thailand and Viet Nam. The project will aim to create an enabling environment to expand accessible, affordable quality care and increase decent work opportunities for women by strengthening urban care economies. Guided by gender-responsive care policies and practices, with integrated financing and service delivery solutions, multi-stakeholder coordination and partnerships will enable local governments and municipalities to implement transformative care system reforms.
• The Care and Climate Catalyst Program Asia is a pioneering initiative anchored by Dharmalife Foundation gGmbH (Dharmalife Labs), in close collaboration with UN Women, The Asia Foundation (TAF), and London Business School, to address the urgent and intertwined challenges of unpaid care work and climate vulnerability across the Asia-Pacific region. At a time when the global care crisis is intensifying alongside the climate emergency (particularly affecting low-income, resource-scarce populations) this program aims to reimagine care systems, strengthen climate resilience, and advance women s economic empowerment.
• Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
• Lead M&E Planning, Monitoring and Reporting for Programme Specific Results.
• Provide technical support to the design and review of WEE programme results frameworks linked to ROAP SN, development at the proposal and inception stage of project theories of change, logical frameworks, indicators, baselines and targets, in line with UN Women RBM standards, ROAP SN and donor requirements.
• Ensure alignment of WEE indicators with UN Women corporate indicators, ROAP SN, and donor requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans and tools, including development of gender-responsive and intersectional indicators e.g. GEDSI for projects aligned to ROAP SN as well as monitoring tracking tools.
• Support data collection, validation, analysis and interpretation related to programmes on transforming care and women s access to decent work, entrepreneurship, private sector engagement, sustainable finance and economic empowerment.
• Monitor programme implementation or support implementing partners or country offices in project monitoring.
• Support the development and analysis of impact surveys aimed at measuring the progress and achievement of WEE programme activities at ROAP WEE unit.
• Support the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of the end-of-programme donor report, incorporating inputs from regional and country programme teams and implementing partners.
• Assist in identifying and consolidating relevant findings, conclusions, and recommendations from programme reviews, studies, or research into programme reporting.
• Support quality checks of programme reports to ensure full compliance with operational reporting rules and regulations of UN Women and the donor incorporating feedback from ROAP wide M&R unit.
• Assist in reviewing reports, surveys, and other documents submitted by partners, and provide feedback to ensure results-based reporting, analysis, and accurate data capture.
• Support activities related to the final evaluation of WEE Programmes.
• Preparation of bi-annual and monthly annual donor project reports.
• Provide guidance, quality assurance and technical support to Programme Leads to support planning of monitoring and reporting work at the planning stage of Strategic Notes, unit workplans and donor projects in line with the corporate requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Programme Leads for the preparation of monitoring and reporting plan of projects including for Programme Partners, as well as planning of monitoring and reporting activities and its budget in programme workplans.
• Provide guidance and technical support to ensure the quality of results framework of the programme results are aligned to and contribute to the ROAP Strategic Notes and of projects from monitoring and reporting perspectives.
• Provide guidance and technical support to ensure Programme leads collect baseline data in a timely manner with quality as a base to set milestones and targets of results framework of CO Strategic Note and of projects.
• Provide RBM capacity development support to Programme leads and upon request to COs at the planning stage to ensure the full integration of monitoring and reporting with data collection and analysis at the formulation stage of, workplans and projects..
• Coordinate and Lead results monitoring and corporate reporting work at the WEE Unit at ROAP.
• Contribute to development of Strategic Note and workplans of RO WEE unit, by: 1) ensuring key lessons and recommendations generated from monitoring and reporting work are used for planning; 2) ensuring proper planning of monitoring and reporting work, including data collection and analysis, and its budget in RO, with development of monitoring/reporting plan of RO.
• Coordinate with relevant WEE unit colleagues to ensure that RO WEE contribution to the Strategic Note has all the necessary baseline data and set milestones and targets for results framework of RO Strategic Note, in line with UN Women Strategic Plan Integrated Results and Resources Framework.
• Coordinate the overall process within the WEE unit to monitor the implementation of RO Strategic Note and Workplan, ensuring the timely submission and quality of monitoring requirements in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance.
• Assist with the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of results-based monitoring, reporting, and planning in compliance with UN Women s results monitoring system (PRISM), including quarterly reports, annual results reports, and annual workplans.
• Identify and consolidate relevant findings, conclusions, and recommendations from programme reviews, studies, or research into reporting at corporate level (PRISM).
• Support the analysis of impact surveys aimed at measuring the progress and achievement of WEE programme activities at regional and country levels.
• Ensure the data entry and quality assurance of WEE monitoring and reporting work and its data in corporate systems, including RMS/PRISM.
• Ensure the quality of reporting of WEE results and data against RO Strategic Note before publishing in UN Women s Transparency Portal.
• Provide RBM-related guidance and technical support to WEE unit at RO personnel to improve results monitoring and reporting with data, with the use of RBM resources and relevant policies, procedures and guidance from HQ.
• Provide guidance and technical support to personnel in the WEE unit at RO o ensure the effective use of corporate systems (i.e. RMS/PRISM and Quantum) for RO s monitoring and reporting process.
• Manage documentation in the area of results monitoring and reporting within the WEE unit at the Regional Office and contribute to audits, evaluations and other assessments.
• Contribute to regional-level joint monitoring and reporting with UN partners and other key partners under regional inter-agency mechanisms as relevant for joint programmes in WEE.
• Supervision Responsibilities, Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing in consultation with and approval of the WEE Technical Advisor.
• Supervision responsibilities to work closely with the Junior M&E Consultant to support M&E across the full portfolio of the WEE Unit.
• Build capacity of Junior M&E Consultant on RBM, monitoring and evaluation approaches relevant to WEE programming.
• Provide clear technical guidance, task assignments and priorities and support to the Junior Consultant in support of WEE monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
• Review, quality-assure and provide substantive feedback on draft outputs prepared by the Junior Consultant, including data collection tools, monitoring matrices, reports, presentations and knowledge products.
• Facilitate on-the-job learning and capacity development of the Junior Consultant in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data analysis and results reporting and identify relevant M&E career development opportunities for training and skills development in consultation with and approval of the WEE Technical Advisor.
• Undertake monitoring field visits together with the Junior M&E consultant on an ad hoc basis in consultation with and approval of the WEE Technical Advisor.
• Support learning and reflection processes within the WEE portfolio, including lessons learned workshops and adaptive management discussions.
• Contribute to cross-unit, cross-regional and corporate level knowledge exchange and learning on results monitoring and reporting in close collaboration with other Regional Monitoring and Reporting Specialists from other ROs and HQ colleagues.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
• Expected Deliverables.
• M&E Planning, Monitoring and Reporting for Programme Specific Results.
• Guidance, quality assurance and technical support to Programme Leads to support planning of monitoring and reporting work at the planning stage of Strategic Notes, unit workplans and donor projects in line with the corporate requirements.
• Internal UN Women reporting and external donor reporting Monitoring and corporate reporting work at the WEE Unit at ROAP.
• Supervision Responsibilities, Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing.
• Programme Monitoring.
• Consultant s Workplace and Official Travel.
• This is an office-based consultancy in Bangkok, Thailand. The consultant may be required to travel to the Asia-Pacific region for the purpose of this assignment, where required by the Regional Lead, Women s Economic Empowerment and Migration. Travel will be arranged by UN Women following UN Women s Travel Policy.
• SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS.
• A monthly rate will be paid upon submission of a monthly update reports with an approval of the supervisor.
• Integrity;.
• Professionalism;.
• Respect for Diversity.
• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;.
• Creative Problem Solving;.
• Effective Communication;.
• Inclusive Collaboration;.
• Stakeholder Engagement;.
• Leading by Example.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of programme formulation and implementation and Results Based Management.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
• Strong experience managing multi-country reporting and evaluation.
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports.
• Very good analytical and results-based drafting skills.
• Knowledge of UN programme management systems.
• Master s degree in Business, Management, Statistics, Political or Social Science, Economics, International Development Studies, Gender/ Women s Studies or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, with experience in WEE.
• Strong knowledge of various data collection methods is required.
• Experience with UN Women and other UN agencies is required.
• Experience working with international donors e.g. but not limited to EU or Australian DFAT or Canada is an asset.
• Experience working in the Asia Pacific region is an asset.
• Experience working in Knowledge Management is an asset.
• Language and report writing requirements.
• Strong proficiency in English. Other UN languages an asset.
• Strong results-based drafting skills (including progress reports, concept notes, analytical papers) to be assessed through a writing sample.
• Certification of training in M&E is desirable.
• In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
• If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
• UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.).
• Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

Experience:

2 years required

Skills:

Finance, Contracts, Research, English, Malay

Job type:

Full-time

• 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 ( The position is a 50% part time role ).
• As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP s work is guided by four strategic objectives that together define our contribution to human development: expanding prosperity for all, strengthening effective governance, safeguarding a healthy planet and building crisis resilience. These objectives are enabled by three accelerators that drive transformative impact across our portfolio: digital and AI innovation, gender equality and sustainable finance. Through this integrated approach, UNDP supports countries to deliver tangible improvements in people s lives and to advance sustainable development at scale.
• UNDP, through its Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) ( https://sdgfinance.undp.org/ ), supports partners in promoting financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an accelerator of the UNDP Strategic Plan, sustainable finance strengthens countries ability to mobilize, align and deploy finance at scale for national priorities. UNDP supports international and country level policy reform as a catalyst for system-wide change, stronger policy environments, better-functioning markets and more coherent financing strategies for sustainable development. SFH work is delivered through three interconnected portfolios: 1) Public Finance for the SDGs; 2) Private Finance for the SDGs; and 3) Global & Country Financing Policy Frameworks.
• FAST Initiative.
• Under SFH, the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative mobilizes public and private financial actors to strengthen prevention, detection, and survivor-centred outcomes related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
• FAST Blueprint.
• FAST,Walk Free,Thailand SET Guidance on Modern Slavery Risks.
• UNGPs.
• Sustainable Finance Analyst - FAST Inititative Asia.
• This assignment supports the UNDP/FAST-Walk Free Asia-Pacific Stakeholders against Slavery, Exploitation, and Trafficking (ASSET) Initiative throughout 2026 to 2028, which will deliver three outputs, including (i) support to mandatory human rights due diligence (mHRDD) law development, (ii) market engagement and awareness-raising with market engagement and awareness-raising with stock exchanges and businesses, and (iii) capacity strengthening for investors and real-economy companies.
• Sustainable Finance Analyst will work under the overall guidance of the Finance and Human Rights Specialist/FAST Coordinator within UNDP s Sustainable Finance Hub. The Analyst will coordinate closely with the Business and Human Rights (B+HR) team, relevant UNDP Country Offices and regional counterparts supporting implementation in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as the UNDP RBAP, external partners and stakeholders as required for delivery. The contractor will be based in Bangkok UNDP Office. All the necessary equipment will be provided for work.
• Sustainable Finance Analyst will provide technical and coordination support to deliver the ASSET/FAST workplan across Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, including support to policy processes, market engagement, capacity-building, and knowledge products. The role will foster collaboration across country offices in the region, financial centers, regulators, and market participants, and support the integration of human rights considerations and safeguards into sustainable finance policies, tools, and practices.
• Facilitate preparation, consolidation, and quality control of UN technical inputs on Thailand s draft mHRDD law, including coordination with relevant UN entities (CO and regional) and support to consultation workflows.
• Support analytical work (including comparative/gap analysis packaging) and drafting of tailor-made technical inputs for Indonesia on recommended approaches/content for mHRDD, as requested by the project team and partners.
• Coordinate, in partnership with the country offices, stakeholder mapping and engagement of priority private-sector actors (including large companies/SOEs/SMEs as relevant) to inform awareness-raising and constructive business engagement around mHRDD-related discussions.
• Coordinate, in liaison with country offices, the planning and delivery of awareness-raising sessions on the business case for mHRDD and responsible business conduct (including session design, agendas, speaker outreach, participant coordination, and follow-up).
• Coordinate with Bursa Malaysia and Bursa Efek Indonesia (and relevant counterparts) on activities related to contextualized guidance for listed companies, including consultation planning, background materials, and synthesis of stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate, in partnership with the country offices, design and delivery of training for investors and real-economy businesses on HRDD (including modern slavery and human trafficking risks), including pre/post assessments, learning capture, and evaluation summaries.
• Where relevant to financial-sector audiences, support integration of social finance and human rights and trafficking/forced labour risks into training or briefing materials (in alignment with agreed agendas and partner guidance).
• Support the development of tools, methodologies, and diagnostics that advance the adoption of social (labour) safeguards, responsible finance, and business & human rights.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of capacity-building activities that enhance understanding of social risks, inequalities, disclosures, and inclusive finance within financial systems.
• Develop technical guidance on forced labour, social finance, inclusive finance, and gender responsive finance for financial institutions, regulators, and market participants.
• Coordinate webinars/roundtables/consultations, including speaker management, run-of-show, materials packaging, and post-event outputs.
• Support the operational and administrative tasks of the FAST Initiative in Asia and as needed, globally.
• Following UNDP guidelines, share expertise on platforms like LinkedIn and Viva Engage to enhance FAST credibility.
• Maintain trackers (workplan, actions, risks/issues, stakeholder log), meeting notes, contact lists, and follow-ups across the three countries.
• Support resource mobilization and donor reporting inputs (short narrative updates, evidence capture such as agendas, attendance, and evaluation highlights).
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
• 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.
• 2030 Agenda: Partnerships.
• SDG Finance: Financing for Development and International Finance Policy.
• Business Development.
• Knowledge Generation: Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
• Business Management.
• Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
• Operations Management: Ability to effectively plan, organise and oversee different parts of corporate operations, simultaneously and in an integrated way, in order to convert the organisation s assets into the best results in the most efficient way. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.
• Digital Awareness & Literacy: Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
• External Relations & Advocacy: General (across the functions).
• Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate.
• Business Direction & Strategy.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
• Required Skills and Experience.
• Advanced university degree (master s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related fields is required OR.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor s degree) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 2 years (with master s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor s degree) of relevant experience as a project coordinator related to sustainable finance, business and human rights policies and programmes.
• Experience working with national governments.
• Experience working with the private sector.
• Professional experience with research and analysis is desirable.
• Professional experience in international and sustainable development.
• Previous working experience with Asian financial sector or government on finance/development.
• Professional experience with Asia regional issues related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Professional experience with the United Nations or similar International Organizations.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Thai, Malay, or Indonesian is desirable but not a requirement.
• 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.
• Right to select multiple candidates.
• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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