Global Technical Specialist, Coral Reef Ecosystems & Finance

Provides global technical, policy and programme support for UNDP’s Global Fund for Coral Reefs portfolio. The specialist manages delivery and partnerships, advances coral-reef conservation and innovative finance solutions, guides country programmes and resource mobilisation, and leads knowledge, capacity-development and learning services supporting resilient reef ecosystems and communities.

• Provide technical and policy support across UNDP’s Global Fund for Coral Reefs portfolio
• Manage delivery of the global project and advise country programmes on reef conservation and sustainable financing
• Develop policy positions, technical guidance and partnerships with governments, donors, financial institutions and civil society
• Mobilise grant, private-equity and debt financing for coral-reef investment opportunities
• Lead implementation and learning for the REEF+ knowledge-management programme
• Prepare programme reports, communications and training that demonstrate environmental and socioeconomic results

• Advanced university degree in marine science, environmental sciences, economics or business studies specialising in environment and development, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in the listed fields with two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for an advanced degree
• At least seven years of experience in marine and coastal conservation, management and financing in developing countries, or nine years with a bachelor’s degree
• At least five years of experience developing internationally financed projects and programmes
• At least five years of experience with coral-nation or SIDS coral-reef conservation policy development and implementation
• Excellent English-language writing, presentation and communication skills
• Eligible under UNDP’s Tier 0, 1 or 2 application process

• Experience connecting natural-resource issues with the sustainable-development agenda
• Experience in conservation finance
• Experience with multilateral, bilateral or regional environmental funds
• Experience establishing strategic long-term partnerships
• Experience with the Global Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund or Global Fund for Coral Reefs
• Experience managing projects in an international organisation or knowledge of UNDP policies and procedures

• Coral Reef Conservation
• Conservation Finance
• Blended Finance
• Policy Development
• Portfolio Management
• Resource Mobilisation
• Partnership Management
• Knowledge Management
• Capacity Building

• REEF+

• Candidate must provide a workstation and reliable internet connection
• Requires flexibility for global consultations across time zones
• Submit monthly progress reports to the supervisor