Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote senior Consultant to support the Ministry of Finance of the Lao PDR in developing a tailored environmental fiscal reform plan, with a focus on tax policy and revenue analysis.
- Role
- Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Geneva
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Consultant to support the Ministry of Finance of the Lao PDR in developing a tailored, sequenced, and costed environmental fiscal reform plan.
What you'll do
- Develop a tailored, sequenced, and costed environmental fiscal reform plan
- Document existing environmental fiscal instruments and subsidies
- Assess the performance of the existing fiscal system against its stated objectives
- Engage Ministry of Finance counterparts through a workshop in Vientiane
- Deliver methodological refinements and country evidence for broader application
What it takes
- Advanced degree in economics, public finance, public policy, environmental economics
- At least five years of professional experience in tax policy, public revenue analysis, public expenditure analysis or fiscal policy advice
- Demonstrated experience of environmental fiscal reform, fossil fuel or environmentally harmful subsidy reform
- Demonstrated command of revenue estimation methods and of distributional incidence analysis
- Experience working in emerging and developing economy contexts
- Proven track record of producing analytical work, guidance notes or country case studies
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in economics, public finance, public policy, environmental economics, and at least five years of professional experience in tax policy, public revenue analysis, public expenditure analysis or fiscal policy advice.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283594&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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