Climate Policy Analyst [Open to Internal & External Applicants]

Job 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 p