Analyst - Biodiversity Finance Policy And Ecosystem Services Valuation

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia, within the Nature, Climate, and Energy department, seeks an Analyst for a short-term NPSA assignment (up to 12 months). This role supports key initiatives in biodiversity finance policy and ecosystem services valuation, contributing to improved public financial management and evidence-based decision-making.

Job Purpose

The Analyst will provide critical support to Armenia's efforts in enhancing biodiversity finance policy and ecosystem services valuation. This involves contributing to the Biodiversity Budget Tagging (BBT) initiative to improve tracking of biodiversity-related expenditures, strengthening Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) for greater effectiveness and accountability, and supporting the valuation of ecosystem services to inform national planning and financing. The role aims to integrate biodiversity considerations into public financial management systems, align with national biodiversity priorities and targets, and facilitate science-policy dialogue for sustainable environmental management.

Responsibilities

The Analyst will conduct analytical reviews of existing financial and policy products to structure the Biodiversity Budget Tagging (BBT) system. This includes assessing public budgeting processes, identifying institutional roles, and facilitating consultations to integrate biodiversity expenditure tracking. The role involves developing recommendations for operationalizing BBT, including guidance, reporting templates, and alignment with national frameworks. Additionally, the Analyst will support the assessment of existing budgeting and monitoring frameworks for Results-Based Budgeting (RBB), contribute to developing a Biodiversity Results Framework, and propose monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Support will also be provided for ecosystem services valuation, including mapping models, legal and policy reviews, and facilitating the establishment of a National BES Platform.

Work Experience

While specific years of experience are not detailed, the role requires analytical capabilities to review financial and policy documents, assess public finance management systems, and develop recommendations. Experience in biodiversity finance, ecosystem services valuation, or results-based budgeting is likely beneficial for this short-term assignment.

Skills

Analytical skills, ability to research and synthesize information, capacity to apply concepts to new situations, strong written and verbal communication in English and Armenian, ability to manage communications, and systemic/integrated thinking are essential.

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