Technical Analyst on Sustainable Commodity Policy

UN Atlas; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,265,594,000 - 1,988,790,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Indonesia is seeking a Technical Analyst to lead policy analysis and provide strategic recommendations on sustainable commodity governance, supporting FAST, FOLUR and SLPI projects.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least 2 years (Master's) or 4 years (Bachelor's) of relevant policy experience, with fluent English and Indonesian. The analyst will draft policy briefs, liaise with government counterparts, and help translate field evidence into regulatory inputs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Economics, International Relations or related Social Science.
• Bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level policy analysis, technical advisory, and strategic recommendations to enhance sustainable commodity governance.
• Draft policy briefs and technical guidance aligned with national commitments and regulatory targets.
• Ensure policy coherence across FAST, FOLUR, and SLPI projects and align subnational interventions with national targets.
• Act as a key technical liaison with government counterparts and facilitate high-level policy dialogues.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Partnerships

Results-Based Mgmt

Nature & Biodiversity

Gender & Environment

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with 2 extra years of experience

Job description

Organizational context: UNDP Indonesia, as the UN's lead agency for international development, works with national partners to achieve development priorities aligned with the Country Programme 2026-2030. The Nature, Climate, and Energy unit focuses on nature-based development, managing initiatives like FAST, FOLUR, and SLPI to promote sustainable landscapes and commodities. This role supports these interconnected projects, contributing to policy analysis and implementation for a green economy.

Job purpose: This role provides substantive technical leadership and analytical support across UNDP Indonesia's sustainable commodity projects (FAST, FOLUR, SLPI). The Technical Analyst will contribute to policy analysis, formulation, and review of regulatory frameworks, developing evidence-based recommendations and facilitating policy dialogue. The purpose is to ensure the alignment and effective implementation of sustainable commodity policies at national and subnational levels, strengthening government partnerships and driving policy coherence. The role also supports knowledge sharing, capacity development, and the achievement of project-specific results, ultimately contributing to UNDP's strategic priority on nature-based development and Indonesia's transition to a green economy.

Responsibilities: The Technical Analyst on Sustainable Commodity Policy will provide high-level policy analysis, technical advisory, and strategic recommendations to enhance national sustainable commodity governance, certification schemes, and land-use regulations. This includes drafting policy briefs and technical guidance aligned with national commitments and analyzing global commodity trade requirements. The role involves acting as a key technical liaison with government counterparts, facilitating high-level policy dialogues, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities also include ensuring policy coherence across the FAST, FOLUR, and SLPI projects, aligning subnational interventions with national targets, and collaborating on inter-agency regulatory efforts. Additionally, the analyst will provide technical quality assurance for studies and research, synthesize project data into knowledge products, and develop mechanisms to translate field-level evidence into formal regulatory inputs and institutional reforms.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Policy, Environmental Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Economics, International Relations, or a related Social Science is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be considered. Fluency in English and Indonesian is essential.

Work experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressive professional experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required in sustainable agriculture policy, commodity supply chain governance, or natural resource policy analysis. Demonstrated experience in organizing multi-stakeholder consultations, working on sustainable commodities at national or international levels, and utilizing AI technologies for coordination or data management is also required. Proven experience in programme/project implementation is necessary.

Skills: Strategic Thinking, Partnerships Management, Results-Based Management, Nature (Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Green Commodities), Gender and Environment.

Required languages: English, Indonesian

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