Job Title: Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), Sustainable Finance Hub
Location: Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Agency: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job ID: 28065
Grade: IPSA-11
Contract Type: International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA)
Practice Area: Inclusive Growth
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
Contract Duration: 1 year, with possibility for extension
Job Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 08 August 2025, 10:59 AM
Posting Date: 24 July 2025
Background
UNDP in Lao PDR supports inclusive growth, climate resilience, effective governance, and sustainable development, aligned with the national socio-economic development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A major area of support includes enhancing green and climate finance systems under the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP).
In this context, the UN Joint Programme on Green and Climate Finance, led by UNDP in collaboration with UNEP, UN-Habitat, and FAO, is establishing a Sustainable/Climate Finance Hub at the Ministry of Finance (MoF). This hub will coordinate technical support, policy development, donor engagement, and institutional capacity building for sustainable finance in Lao PDR.
Position Summary
The Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) will be based at the Ministry of Finance in Vientiane and serve as the senior technical lead for the new Sustainable/Climate Finance Hub. The CTA will report directly to UNDP (as lead agency) and work in close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, other government bodies, development partners, and the participating UN agencies.
This role focuses on providing high-level policy advisory services, overseeing hub operations, driving inter-agency coordination, and supporting resource mobilization and innovation in green and climate finance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Policy Advice
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Advise the Ministry of Finance and other key institutions on green and climate finance policies and institutional frameworks.
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Lead the Hub’s work plan aligned with national priorities including NSEDP, Green Growth Strategy, and NDCs.
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Promote innovative financing mechanisms such as sustainability bonds, carbon markets, and environmental fiscal reforms.
Operational Management of the Finance Hub
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Finalize the Hub’s structure, staffing, and operating procedures.
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Supervise daily operations, manage short-term consultants, and ensure high-quality outputs.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as Secretariat for the National Financing Strategy Committee and its Sub-Committee on Green and Climate Finance.
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Engage with line ministries, provincial governments, and private sector stakeholders to coordinate climate finance implementation.
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Foster partnerships with development partners, financial institutions, and international climate finance mechanisms.
Technical Oversight and Capacity Building
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Provide technical guidance on sustainable finance instruments and policy design.
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Lead capacity development initiatives, knowledge generation, and training programs across government sectors.
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Promote South-South knowledge exchange and international learning.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Lead monitoring and evaluation of activities under the UN Joint Programme.
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Prepare regular reports for the Government and development partners.
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Identify lessons learned and promote adaptive management.
Qualifications
Education
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Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Sustainable Policy, or related field (required).
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Bachelor’s degree accepted with an additional two years of relevant experience.
Experience
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At least 7 years (with master’s) or 9 years (with bachelor’s) of relevant experience in sustainable finance, development finance, or public finance.
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Demonstrated experience in high-level policy advisory roles, project management, and international development.
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Familiarity with sustainable finance in developing country contexts is preferred.
Skills
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Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
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Proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder programmes.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data tools, and knowledge platforms.
Languages
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Fluency in English is required.
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Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Competencies
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Strategic Thinking and Systems Analysis
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Innovation and Risk Management
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Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization
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Project Management and Adaptive Leadership
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Inclusion and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Equal Opportunity and Ethics
UNDP promotes diversity and is committed to an inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UNDP maintains a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.
Application Process
Apply by 08 August 2025, 10:59 AM via the UNDP Careers Portal:
https://www.undp.org/careers
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