• Country: Kazakhstan
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNDP
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-01-20

The Project Analyst will be responsible for the timely achievement of the results of the BIOFIN Project according to the work plans and performs the following functions:

Technical inputs:

• Study the national legislation, including acts and by-laws regulating policies in the fields of climate change, carbon offsets, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable use. Identify opportunities and make proposals on the implementation of Finance Solutions in Kazakhstan’s practices.
• Prepare recommendations and suggestions for improving the current national legislation related to forestry, ecology, carbon units trading systems, land management, etc., to enhance the implementation of Finance Solutions.
• Participate in working groups of state bodies to address issues concerning changes and amendments to national regulatory legal acts relevant to forest biodiversity conservation, financing, and forest carbon offsets. Be involved in the improvement of legislation regarding the introduction of new financial tools for forest biodiversity and ecosystem management.
• Study national climate goals and biodiversity conservation goals, seeking mechanisms for their simultaneous achievement.
• Examine experiences of other countries and prepare recommendations and proposals on forest carbon offsets and improving forestry management and financing through the carbon offsets mechanism.
• Prepare publications and conduct analytical work to strengthen and justify the implementation of Finance Solutions.
• Identify key partners from the public and private sectors, and make proposals to expand the range of partnerships, facilitating the development and implementation of forest carbon projects.
• Monitor the risks associated with the Finance Solutions and make reasonable proposals for their mitigation.
• Keep track of the work of BIOFIN Global, regarding advanced experiences and any technical issues requiring administrative support.
• Study and monitor changes in the BIOFIN Methodology. Organize the work to prepare the BIOFIN workbooks.
• Ensure the implementation of activities for capacity building of national experts in mainstreaming forestry management and climate change into the decision-making process.

Outreach, Communication and Gender:

• Prepare proposals for advocating Finance Solutions on carbon offsets.
• Widely disseminate the Project’s achievements and support mechanisms for the exchange of information, experience, and lessons learned at the local and national levels. Promote Finance Solutions and prioritize biodiversity conservation and climate goals through the media, including interviews, articles, and other scientific publications.
• Collaborate with UNDP CO Comms specialists on the content of publications, articles, and other informational materials to promote Finance Solutions.
• Conduct targeted workshops, trainings, meetings, and presentations on Finance Solutions. Prepare protocols and resolutions of the meetings held and analyze feedback.
• Provide technical support to the gender component in organizing work on the implementation of Finance Solutions.
• Maintain close coordination and exchange with the global BIOFIN Community of Practice network. Participate in regional and global platforms (offline and online) to share, learn, and apply best practices.

Project implementation:

• Contribute to the designing, planning, and monitoring of the assigned project activities according to the BIOFIN Methodology and BIOFIN implementation Strategy in Kazakhstan.
• Ensure timely and rational planning, implementation of activities, and delivery of the Finance solution’s budget.
• Prepare reports on the implementation of Finance solutions for the BIOFIN Global Team, UNDP Country Office, members of the Steering Committee, and partners in a timely manner.
• Maintain close interaction with the BIOFIN Global Team to ensure the implementation of general provisions of the Finance solutions.
• Develop Terms of References for national and international consultants and companies to be engaged by the project under the respective component.
• Monitor the work of national and international project experts and companies.
• Ensure timely submission of progress reports by responsible partners and service providers and ensure harmonized reporting by recipients on key performance indicators.
• Coordinate the compilation of data and information and liaise with relevant Ministries and partners as required.
• Perform other tasks requested by the Portfolio Coordinator aimed at achieving project goals and objectives, as well as requests from the UNDP CO.

• 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

• Results-based Management
  • Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
• Project Management
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Portfolio Management
  • Ability to select, priorities and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment
• Risk Management
  • Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
• Working with Evidence and Data
  • Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
• Knowledge Generation
  • Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need
• Effectiveness
  • Project Quality Assurance

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