Head of Nature & Low-Carbon Development

Global Roles

Jakarta Pusat

On-site

IDR 1,200,000,000 - 1,800,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

UNDP Indonesia is seeking a Team Leader for Nature, Environment and Low Carbon Development to shape policy and drive transformative climate actions across the country programme. The role leads strategic direction, partnership building and financing mobilization, manages a multi-disciplinary team, and ensures high-quality delivery, monitoring and learning to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia.

The position requires fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with a track record in

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Geography, Economics, Development Studies, Management, or any relevant field is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum 5 years (with a master’s degree), or 7 years (with a bachelor’s degree), of relevant national or international experience in nature and low carbon development policy is required.
Track record in managing complex programmes or portfolios within multilateral or bilateral development organizations, government institutions, NGOs or related organizations is required.
Experience in programme cycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance and oversight is required.
Demonstrated experience in setting strategic direction, anticipate emerging trends and translate complex global and national agendas on climate, nature, environment and low-carbon development into coherent programmes, priorities and positioning is desired.
Substantive expertise in climate, nature and sustainable development is desired.
Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in one or more areas relevant UNDP’s mandate—such as climate change, biodiversity and nature, environmental sustainability, energy transition, climate resilience or low-carbon development—with the ability to connect these agendas and translate technical knowledge into policy and programme solutions is desired.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining high-level strategic partnerships and to identify, cultivate and secure financing opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, international financial institutions, private sector and other sources is desired.
Experience with innovative financing and/or climate and environmental finance would be an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in influencing senior decision-makers and engaged effectively with government, development partners, financial institutions, private sector and civil society is desired.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder portfolios and translate strategy into measurable results is desired.
Demonstrated experience in programme design, quality assurance, risk management, performance oversight and using evidence and learning to adapt programmes and drive impact at scale is desired.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop diverse, multidisciplinary teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and innovation is desired.
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.
Working knowledge of other languages at the UN is desirable.