UNDP Hiring: Climate Change Analyst (Part-time, 60%)
UNDP Hiring: Climate Change Analyst (Part-time, 60%)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Deadline to Apply: 17 April 2025
Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Contract Type: International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA-8)
Education: Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s + 2 years’ experience
Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of an Asia-Pacific regional language is an advantage
Job ID: 25533
Why This Role Matters
Join UNDP’s Governance, Peace, and Human Mobility team as a Disaster and Climate Change-related Displacement Analyst. This part-time position focuses on addressing forced displacement in the context of climate change, helping to develop sustainable solutions for affected communities across the Asia-Pacific region.
About the Role
The Governance and Peace team works to protect and empower mobile populations, especially in fragile and crisis contexts. This role supports evidence-based planning and programming to address climate-related displacement and mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct research on climate-related displacement and mobility.
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Draft knowledge products and communications materials.
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Organize events to disseminate research findings.
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Support country offices in developing related programming.
Specific Duties
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Support planning and programming for mobility-responsive development.
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Synthesize data to inform policy frameworks and international mechanisms.
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Collaborate with countries significantly impacted by displacement and climate vulnerability.
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Organize briefings and joint events with relevant teams.
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Contribute to strategic presentations and project proposals.
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Provide support for crisis response and recovery operations.
What You Need to Succeed
Education Requirements:
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Preferred: Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Development, Migration Studies, or related fields.
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Accepted: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of qualifying experience in lieu of a Master’s.
Experience Requirements:
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Master’s degree holders: No professional work experience required.
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Bachelor’s degree holders: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in development issues.
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Research experience related to climate change and human mobility is essential.
Desired Skills:
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Strong analytical and research skills.
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Understanding of climate change impacts on human mobility.
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Familiarity with marginalized group inclusion in development planning.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
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Achieving Results
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Thinking Innovatively
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Learning Continuously
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Adapting with Agility
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Engaging and Partnering
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Enabling Diversity and Inclusion
Technical Competencies:
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Knowledge Generation
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Working with Evidence and Data
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Effective Communication
Language Requirements
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Required: Fluency in English.
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Advantageous: Knowledge of an Asia-Pacific regional language.
Who Should Apply?
UNDP encourages applications from women, youth, minorities, and persons with disabilities. The organization values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
How to Apply
Deadline: 17 April 2025, 05:59 AM (Bangkok time)
Mode of Work: Part-time (60%)
Final Thoughts
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to addressing the challenges of climate-related displacement in the Asia-Pacific region. If you have a passion for research, development, and humanitarian issues, this role is perfect for you.
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