Partnership Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

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

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in about 170 countries and territories worldwide to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience so that people and the planet can thrive. As the United Nations’ development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in supporting countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s global policy network and communities of practice bring development policy insights to national contexts, while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience across countries.

In Thailand, UNDP works in partnership with national and local institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the SDGs. UNDP combines local, regional, and global expertise to support Thailand in addressing complex development challenges in an agile, inclusive, and integrated manner, including strengthening institutions, promoting inclusive and sustainable development, advancing climate action, and conserving biodiversity.

UNDP launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in October 2012 as a global partnership to address biodiversity finance challenges in a comprehensive and systemic way. BIOFIN aims to build a strong economic and policy case for increased investment in biodiversity and ecosystem management, with a focus on national priorities and transformational finance solutions. The Global BIOFIN Programme currently supports 133 countries in the design and implementation of Biodiversity Finance Plans (BFPs), aligned with national biodiversity priorities and the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

BIOFIN promotes finance solutions that deliver four key results: (i) generating revenues through existing or innovative financing mechanisms; (ii) realigning existing expenditures toward biodiversity-positive outcomes; (iii) avoiding future biodiversity-related costs by addressing harmful policies and practices; and (iv) improving the effectiveness and efficiency of biodiversity-related financial flows.

In Thailand, BIOFIN Phase II (2018–2030) supports the Royal Thai Government and key stakeholders from the private sector and civil society in implementing the National Biodiversity Finance Plan (2023–2027). The Plan identifies a mix of biodiversity finance solutions aimed at closing Thailand’s biodiversity finance gap and supporting the achievement of national biodiversity targets under the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).

Within this context, the BIOFIN Partnership Analyst will support the development, coordination, and strengthening of partnerships with public and private stakeholders, financial institutions, development partners, and civil society, contributing to the effective implementation and scaling of biodiversity finance solutions in Thailand.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, or discrimination, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The BIOFIN Partnership Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the BIOFIN National Project Manager (NPSA-10) and in close collaboration with BIOFIN team members, UNDP Thailand Programme Team, and relevant national and international partners.

Under the overall supervision of the BIOFIN National Project Manager (NPSA-10) and in close coordination with the BIOFIN team, UNDP Thailand programme units, and relevant partners, the BIOFIN Partnership Analyst will support partnership development, coordination, and resource mobilization for biodiversity finance solutions in Thailand. Key responsibilities include:

Partnership Development and Strategic Engagement

• Support the identification, mapping, and engagement of strategic partners across the public sector, private sector, financial institutions, philanthropy, development partners, and civil society relevant to biodiversity finance solutions.
• Support relationship-building with key national counterparts, private investors, corporate partners, foundations, and donors to advance BIOFIN priorities.
• Maintain and strenghten the key partnerships with the key national counterparts, such as MONRE and its relevant departments like ONEP, DCCE, BEDO and the relevant departments under the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand and more. Support integration between relevant national partners, connecting the dots for the common solutions for the benefit of the biodiversity financing.
• Support the organization and documentation of stakeholder consultations, partnership meetings, and dialogue platforms involving government agencies, donors, private sector, and civil society.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of partnership mechanisms, including technical working groups and multi-stakeholder platforms, as required.

Resource Mobilization Support and Pipeline Development for Biodiversity Finance Solutions

• Contribute analytical and coordination support to resource mobilization efforts targeting public finance, private sector investment, vertical funds (e.g. GEF, GCF, Adaptation Fund), philanthropic organizations, and bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Support the development of partnership briefs, concept notes, expressions of interest, and preliminary proposals related to biodiversity finance solutions, in close coordination with the Project Manager and UNDP Thailand.
• Assist in identifying and structuring potential financing and co-financing opportunities linked to prioritized biodiversity finance solutions and pilot initiatives.
• Support engagement with financial institutions, impact investors, and private sector actors to explore investment-ready concepts and blended finance approaches.

Knowledge Management and Communications

• Support the preparation of partnership-related knowledge products, including briefs, presentations, case studies, and communication materials highlighting finance solutions and partnership outcomes.
• Document partnership processes, lessons learned, and good practices to support learning, replication, and scaling.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Coordination Support

• Contribute inputs to project progress reports, partnership updates, and donor reporting, particularly on partnership development and resource mobilization activities.
• Maintain records and tracking of partnerships, funding opportunities, and engagement outcomes to support effective coordination and follow-up.

Internal Collaboration and SDG Integration

• Work collaboratively with UNDP Thailand programme colleagues across environment, climate, finance, governance, and SDG portfolios to advance integrated approaches to biodiversity finance and SDG implementation.
• Support cross-portfolio coordination and knowledge exchange to align BIOFIN partnerships and finance solutions with UNDP Thailand’s broader SDG, sustainable finance, and nature-positive development priorities.

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

• System 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

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
• 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

• Partnerships Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

2030 Agenda: Planet

• Nature: Ecosystems and Biodiversity Programme: Nature-positive economy and Biodiversity Finance
• Nature: Ecosystems and Biodiversity Programme: Biodiversity Mainstreaming

Partnership Management

• Emerging partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is required; or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in partnership development, stakeholder coordination, project implementation support, or related areas, preferably in biodiversity, environment, climate, or sustainable finance.

Required Skills:

• Experience supporting partnerships or multi-stakeholder coordination involving government, private sector, and development partners;
• Experience supporting consultations, workshops, and stakeholder engagement processes;
• Experience working effectively in a team-based, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Desired Skills:

• Experience related to biodiversity finance, sustainable finance, environmental economics, or private sector engagement;
• Proven previous experience of working in/with United Nations Agencies and/or other development organizations;
• Experience with biodiversity-related global frameworks and financing mechanisms.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Thai 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.

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