Overview
The consultant will serve as the in-country anchor for UNEP’s green and climate finance activities in Lao PDR, providing research, analytical support, government liaison, and administrative backstopping.
Key Responsibilities
- Enable the development of robust, evidence-based analyses on green budgeting, environmental fiscal reform, and financial sector sustainability through data collection, research, and drafting support
- Facilitate clear communication and alignment with government counterparts by ensuring accurate translation, localisation, and presentation of technical materials in Lao and English
- Support the successful design and delivery of capacity-building workshops, ensuring relevance to the Lao context and effective participation of key stakeholders
- Ensure smooth in-country coordination and continuity of programme activities through proactive liaison, administrative support, and stakeholder management
Required Experience
- At least three (3) years working experience in environmental/public policy, project management, and/or sustainable finance is required.
- Experience in conducting policy research, supporting the design of and/or delivering capacity building programme / trainings, and/or engaging with government agencies in Lao PDR, especially Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Bank of Lao PDR and other financial regulators, is highly desirable.
- Experience in project coordination, stakeholder liaison, or logistical support for policy or technical assistance projects, preferably in the field of public finance, environmental policy, or sustainable development is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among international experts, government agencies, and project teams is highly desirable.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in environmental or climate science or management, public policy, economics, or finance is required. A bachelor’s degree could be taken in lieu of master’s degree provided the selected candidate has 5 years of relevant experience.
