Strategic Leader, Nature & Low-Carbon Development

UN Atlas; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,500,000,000 - 3,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Indonesia seeks a Team Leader for the Nature, Environment, Climate, and Low Carbon Development (NLCD) pillar. You will guide policy, build capacity, and expand the NLCD portfolio while fostering partnerships and financing opportunities to advance Indonesia’s development priorities.

The role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years in NLCD policy or 7+ years with a bachelor’s, along with experience managing large programmes and a diverse team; English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field with 5+ years in NLCD policy (7+ years with a BA).
• Experience leading complex programmes within development orgs or NGOs.
• Strong multi-stakeholder engagement and funding mobilization skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and refine strategy for NLCD portfolio and ensure coherence across UNDP areas.
• Strengthen partnerships and mobilize climate and innovative finance.
• Lead a diverse team of ~40 staff with performance and capacity building.
• Oversee programme design, implementation, risk management, and knowledge management.

Skills

Policy leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Budgeting & funding

Capacity building

Innovation mindset

Education

Master's degree or higher in Environmental Studies / related field

Bachelor’s with 7+ years experience (alternative)

Job description

UNDP Indonesia seeks a Team Leader for the Nature, Environment, Climate, and Low Carbon Development (NLCD) pillar. You will guide policy, build capacity, and expand the NLCD portfolio while fostering partnerships and financing opportunities to advance Indonesia’s development priorities.

The role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years in NLCD policy or 7+ years with a bachelor’s, along with experience managing large programmes and a diverse team; English proficiency is essential.