Technical Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants] at UNDP

Ulaanbaatar, , Mongolia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Advisory, Quality Assurance, Policy Analysis, Climate Finance, Financial Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Knowledge Management, Resource Mobilization, TNFD Framework, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Planning, Research and Analysis, Policy Brief Writing

Industry

International Affairs

Description

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 Guided by the UNDP Country Programme for Mongolia (2023 – 2027) [http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2022-09/mongolia_cpd_2023-2027_final.pdf], the UNDP Mongolia supports government and citizen efforts to accelerate achievement of the Goals, leveraging the signature solutions and enablers in UNDP’s Strategic Plan. It will also work towards the three directions of change: structural transformation, leave no one behind and build resilience to respond to uncertainty and risks. Multidimensional initiatives will be consolidated into two portfolios, one addressing inclusive and green development, and the other a just and accountable transition. UNDP’s role as an integrator of the Goals will underpin the portfolios, while gender equality, innovation, digital transformation and development financing will serve as enablers. As part of the United Nations country team, UNDP will provide evidence, tools, methodologies, policy expertise, technical leadership and innovative solutions to accelerate the achievement of UNSDCF outcomes. Three programme priorities have been identified for UNDP interventions. The Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Management of Natural Ecosystems Portfolio at UNDP Mongolia focuses on strengthening climate resilience, promoting sustainable natural resource management, conserving biodiversity, and advancing climate adaptation solutions. Among its flagship initiatives, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) supports governments in identifying, mobilizing, and effectively utilizing financial resources for biodiversity conservation, including aligning financial flows with national biodiversity priorities and global commitments. Mongolia’s economy is fundamentally dependent on nature—with mining, agriculture, livestock, energy, and infrastructure together accounting for nearly 40% of GDP—yet nature-related financial risks, dependencies, and impacts remain largely unrecognized and unreported by the public and private sectors. This gap is compounded by limited technical capacity, insufficient nature-related data, and the absence of a systematic framework for businesses and financial institutions to assess and disclose biodiversity risks. Addressing this is urgent: the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), adopted in 2022, calls through Target 15 for large businesses and financial institutions to assess, disclose, and progressively reduce their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity. Mongolia’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) include a specific target aligned with this commitment. To support early adoption of nature-related financial disclosure (NRFD) in Mongolia, UNDP-BIOFIN is implementing Finance Solution 4: Supporting the Private Sector on Early Adoption of Nature-Related Financial Disclosure within the Sustainability Reporting Framework, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and key financial regulators. The initiative is structured around three components: (i) a National Readiness Assessment to evaluate the institutional, regulatory, and market landscape for NRFD; (ii) Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building to raise awareness and build practical knowledge among financial institutions, businesses, and regulators; and (iii) Strategic Planning, Pilot Implementation, and Roadmap Development to test TNFD-aligned approaches in at least two leading institutions and produce a national NRFD action plan. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework provides the primary methodological reference for this work. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator, the Technical Analyst collaborates closely with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Country Office staff members and other relevant project partners/focal points. The Technical Analyst will be responsible for providing substantive inputs and quality assurance across both outputs, including i) Provide top-quality technical advisory services, ii) substantive review and quality assurance of knowledge products and deliverables of the project, and iii) support effective implementation of project activities iv) substantive interlinkages and complementarity between components of the project as well as with the similar initiatives of the government and other stakeholders for greater synergy and sustainability. The Technical Analyst will be office-based with possible field travel (subject to the easement of travel restrictions) and work under direct guidance and will report to the National Project Coordinator of the project. The Technical Analyst will be given access to relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks under this assignment and will coordinate closely with the partner organizations for this TOR. 1. Provide senior level technical advisory support • Provide technical advisory services in the project’s thematic area, ensuring high-quality and evidence-based support. • Deliver innovative and strategic policy advice, facilitate dialogue with partners, and contribute to UNDP’s thought leadership and advocacy efforts. • Lead and contribute to technical analysis of the project context and advise on key thematic issues affecting project design and implementation. • Support the development and application of technical standards informed by regional and global best practices relevant to the project’s focus. 2. Ensure substantive review, quality assurance of deliverables and knowledge products • Provide substantive technical guidance and conceptual oversight in the development of analyses and deliverables, including drafting Terms of Reference and providing ongoing technical support to consultants and stakeholders. • Ensure the quality, relevance, and timeliness of goods, services, and works delivered by sub-contractors, and verify alignment with approved work plans, government policies, international standards, and user needs. • Oversee the production, quality assurance, and dissemination of knowledge products and other project outputs; contribute to policy advocacy and facilitate knowledge sharing among practitioners. • Identify, synthesize, and document lessons learned and best practices linked to project objectives and develop relevant knowledge-sharing materials. • Lead or facilitate technical multi-stakeholder discussions and training activities, as required. 3. Support effective implementation of project activities • Provide technical support, in close collaboration with the the National Project Coordinator, for planning and implementing project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets, project documents, and UNDP programmatic priorities. • Supervise and coordinate the technical work of the project team and consultants, including identifying required expertise, preparing TORs, and supporting the technical evaluation of experts. • Deliver timely, high-quality technical advice to support effective project implementation in compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, and Project Operational Policies and Procedures. • Ensure timely data collection for monitoring and reporting on project outputs and outcomes, and contribute substantively to narrative, financial, and donor reports; provide technical guidance on risk identification and mitigation and update risk logs as needed. • Coordinate and contribute to quality control mechanisms to enhance the technical standards of project output, publications, policy briefs, and discussion papers. • Engage with global and regional practitioner networks to capture lessons learned and apply relevant international good practices to project implementation. • Monitor the relevance and effectiveness of the project’s theory of change, including tracking progress toward intended outcomes for stakeholders and beneficiaries. • Prepare policy papers, briefing notes, thematic reviews, and other substantive technical inputs, including contributions to donor reporting, as required. 4. Strengthen Strategic Linkages, Partnerships, and Sustainability • Promote coherence, coordination, and complementarity across project components and partners to maximize synergies and long-term sustainability. • Establish and maintain strategic engagement and partnerships with key stakeholders, including government institutions, UN agencies, donors, NGOs, IFIs, the private sector, academia, civil society organizations, and beneficiaries at national, regional, and local levels. • Identify and leverage synergies with related initiatives and across project partners and components by proactively addressing areas of complementarity. • Participate in donor and partner meetings and prepare and deliver presentations on project progress and results, as requested by the supervisor. • Support and implement resource mobilization efforts by liaising with potential financing partners, strengthening strategic relationships, and identifying new funding opportunities to advance and scale project outcomes. 5. Avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination, and ensure that: • Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions; • Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”. • Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender is respected within all implementations including data production; • Differentiated needs of women and men are considered; • Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created; • Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc 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 & 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. * Effective Decision Making Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications. 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 * Risk Management: Identiy and organise action around mitigating and proactively managing risks Finance * Development finance expertise: Ability to develop and work with innovative financing mechanisms and instruments, e.g. social/development impact bonds, guarantees, climate finance, etc 2030 Agenda: Partnerships * SDG Finance: SDG Impact Management and Finance Tracking 2030 Agenda : Planet * Nature on climate change Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Economic and finance shift 2030 Agenda : Prosperity * Inclusive Growth Green Economy Required Skills and Experience Education: • Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Finance or Business Administration or other related fields is required. Or • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience: • Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’sdegree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in relevant experience in research and analysis experience in climate finance, sustainability, capital markets, financial risk management, corporate finance, investment banking, or financial planning is required. Required skills: • Experience in preparing high-quality policy briefs and guidance notes is required. • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems. Desired skill: • Experience in supporting development projects will be highly desirable. • Prior experience and knowledge in carbon credits, financing frameworks, innovative financing mechanisms, such as green bonds, blended finance, and impact funds will be highly desirable. • Experience building partnerships and networks with stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, NGOs, and private sector entities is an asset. Required Language(s): • Fluency English and Mongolian languages 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. 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 [https://www.undp.org/careers/using-ai-responsibly-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.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical advisory and quality assurance for project deliverables related to nature-related financial disclosures. Support the implementation of project activities, manage partnerships, and ensure alignment with international biodiversity and finance standards.