Technical Advisor REDD+ and Forests
Quick answer
United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a Technical Advisor REDD+ and Forests (Bangkok, Thailand) to provide technical support for the UN-REDD programme in Cambodia, Laos, Bhutan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Viet Nam, and across the Asia Pacific region.
- Role
- Technical Advisor REDD+ and Forests
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand (Office-based)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Technical Advisor REDD+ and Forests role involves delivering technical support, strategic guidance, and coordination for the UN-REDD programme in Cambodia, Laos, Bhutan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Viet Nam, and across the Asia Pacific region.
What you'll do
- Provide technical backstopping to UNEP activities in UN-REDD country workplans
- Manage implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Social Forestry Initiative and SAFE Initiative
- Ensure quality assurance in the execution of legal agreements with technical partners and consultants
- Contribute to knowledge management events providing technical input on topics such as forest enterprise development, REDD+ and forest finance
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in natural resources management, forest conservation, climate finance, social sciences, or environmental studies
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible working experience in forest finance, climate change, and REDD+
- Experience of project management in the development sector is an advantage
- Experience of working at country level in the Asia Pacific region is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Bangkok, Thailand (Office-based)
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree in natural resources management, forest conservation, climate finance, social sciences, or environmental studies; minimum of five years of experience in forest finance, climate change, and REDD+.
How do I apply for this position?
Visit the United Nations Environment Programme job posting page at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=280540&languageCd=ENG to apply by the deadline of 31 July 2026.
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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