IC/UNDP/BIOFIN/046/2021 - UNDP - Liaison and support for financial solution Debt for Nature Swap  

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The consultant will work with the Expert for Feasibility and Option Implementation of Debt-for Nature Swap, the BIOFIN Project Management Team, Environment Directorate, Bappenas and UNDP Adviser for Climate and Environmental Natural Governance. The consultant will ensure smooth coordination with key Government of Indonesia institutions to support pilot testing financial solutions Debt-for-nature swap.

Scope of work of the assignment is as follows:

• As a point of contact and bridging between the project with the Directorates at Bappenas
• Ensure regular updates on BIOFIN project progress reported the Directorate Environment, Bappenas
• Engage with senior level of government and project stakeholders to ensure that the BIOFIN Project is in line with the national and sub-national priorities and is developed and sustained in a consultative manner
• Support implementation of a financial solution debt-for-nature swap

Academic Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in environment, forestry, development studies, economy, or other equivalent relevant fields.

Years of experience:

• At least 4 (Four) years experiences in public financing, environmental studies, natural resource management, public policy, social science, natural science, development, or another related field
• Experience in working with government
• Knowledge in biodiversity financing is desirable

III. Competencies and special skills requirement:

• knowledge in the areas of economic development, policy analysis, development and planning, strategic planning of the projects focused on economic development through providing evidence-based policy advice;
• knowledge in formulating development strategies and policies;
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing skills.
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on work.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
• Positive, constructive attitude to work.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, and strong experience writing reports