Technical Advisor - Fiscal and Climate Policy
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a Technical Advisor - Fiscal and Climate Policy on a retainer basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension, to support the Ministry of Finance in integrating climate considerations into fiscal and macroeconomic planning. The position is home-based with periodic missions to Montenegro.
- Role
- Technical Advisor - Fiscal and Climate Policy
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Home based, with periodic missions to Montenegro
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Technical Advisor on Fiscal and Climate Policy will provide specialized analytical, policy, and coordination support to the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the integration of climate considerations into fiscal and macroeconomic planning. The advisor will work closely with relevant directorates to develop practical tools, enhance institutional capacities, and provide technical analysis and inputs to support evidence-based fiscal and economic policymaking aligned with Montenegro’s NDC 3.0 commitments, EU Green Agenda requirements, and national development priorities.
What you'll do
- Provide input to support alignment of fiscal policy, public financial management, and macroeconomic planning with Montenegro’s NDC 3.0 commitments, EU Green Agenda requirements, and national development priorities.
- Conduct a diagnostic phase, including workshops and technical consultations with relevant Ministry of Finance directorates, to map existing macro and fiscal methodologies, institutional processes, data availability, and tools.
- Develop a proposed phased approach for the development and application of decision-support tools, models, or frameworks, for review and validation by the Ministry of Finance.
- Support policy development through analytical papers, policy briefs, and guidance notes on climate-related fiscal risks, carbon pricing, climate-responsive public investment, and green public finance reforms where possible.
- Support coordination between the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development, and other institutions to ensure coherent implementation of fiscal and climate policies.
What it takes
- Master's degree preferably in economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: public financial management, fiscal policy (including design), macroeconomic analysis, modelling or planning, and/or climate-related economic analysis or modelling.
- Proven capacity to develop, apply, or guide the use of tools or models for decision-making, such as fiscal stress testing instruments, revenue/expenditure impact assessments, or macroeconomic scenario analysis related to climate risks.
- Experience working in Southeast Europe, Western Balkans, or EU candidate countries, with familiarity in EU Green Agenda requirements.
- Familiarity with analytical tools and frameworks used for climate-informed fiscal policy, such as stress-testing models, climate budget tagging, or long-term expenditure forecasting.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based, with periodic missions to Montenegro.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Administration, or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight CET on the closing date of the announcement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
Are there any missions to Montenegro?
Internationally based Advisors are expected to undertake up to two missions per year to Montenegro, with each mission lasting up to one week, subject to agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the NDC Partnership.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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