UNDP Home-Based Technical Analyst Job 2026: Biodiversity Finance
Overview
The Technical Analyst position supports international efforts promoting biodiversity conservation, nature finance, and sustainable development through the Biodiversity Credit Alliance. The role sits within UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and its Planet Hub. The position focuses on technical analysis, market research, coordination of expert working groups, and the development of guidance for biodiversity finance.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree, such as a master's degree or equivalent, in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field. Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field must combine it with at least two years of qualifying experience in biodiversity credits, nature financing, policy development, and research. Applicants with a relevant master’s degree do not need professional work experience. Fluency in English is required, and a working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
What you get
The position is advertised at the IPSA-8 level for a one-year contract. The successful candidate will work from their home base.
Requirements
Main responsibilities include monitoring biodiversity finance, carbon markets, standards, market dynamics, pricing, demand, and supply through market research and analysis. The role supports the assessment of biodiversity credit schemes against the Biodiversity Credit Alliance High-Level Principles and contributes to tools and guidance covering market integrity, buyer claims, governance, and market development. Additional duties involve helping establish expert groups, organizing consultations, preparing technical reports, contributing to country readiness assessments, supporting the Nature Market Accelerator, and collaborating with public and private partners.
How to apply
Applicants should visit the official UNDP Careers website and search for job identification number 36537 or the title Technical Analyst (HomeBased). Candidates must read the full vacancy notice, prepare an application highlighting relevant work, and submit it through the official recruitment portal.
Key dates
The vacancy was published on October 12, 2026, and the application deadline is October 20, 2026, at 05:59 AM.
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme is the UN's global development network. It supports countries in reducing poverty, pursuing sustainable economic growth and advancing human development, with a focus on building local capacity. It is headquartered in New York City and was established in 1965 through the merger of two earlier UN programmes.
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