Technical Specialist
Quick answer
UNDP Lao PDR is hiring a Technical Specialist (Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR) to provide technical guidance and support for a project aimed at protecting primary forest landscapes, with a focus on monitoring, evaluation, and project management.
- Role
- Technical Specialist
- Organization
- UNDP Lao PDR
- Location
- Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, with occasional travel to Savannakhet, Saravan, Champasack, and Sekong provinces
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Technical Specialist will work under the supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Lao PDR, and will provide technical guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of a project aimed at promoting nature-positive development to reduce ecosystem degradation and generate multiple benefits through strengthened protection of primary forest landscapes in Lao PDR.
What you'll do
- Provide technical guidance and support to the Government of Lao PDR on the assessment and formulation of national policies and regulations related to primary forest landscapes.
- Develop the Annamite Management Strategy, ensuring consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
- Support the re-alignment of policies, planning, and financial systems to promote the implementation of the Annamite Management Strategy.
- Advise the Government and UNDP on the linkages with other major programmes or projects of other agencies, organizations, or departments and UN agencies.
- Provide technical input and policy advice and supervise implementation of project activities.
- Support the development of annual and quarterly workplans and budget plans.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Protected Area Management, Land Use Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management and Planning, Sustainable Forest Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, and/or relevant field of studies.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience within protected area management, land use planning, natural resource management, environmental management and planning, sustainable forest management, environmental management, environmental economics, and/or relevant field of studies.
- Experience with project management, in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
- Experience with project planning and consulting.
- Experience in fostering networks and partnerships.
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, with occasional travel to Savannakhet, Saravan, Champasack, and Sekong provinces.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in relevant fields, at least 5 years of relevant working experience, and experience in project management, project planning, and consulting.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply through the UNDP recruitment portal by the application deadline.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, with occasional travel to other provinces.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP Lao PDR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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