Sustainable Finance Analyst – FAST Initiative Asia ( Open to All Applicants) Part Time: 50%

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Background (The position is a 50% part‑time role )

As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s work is guided by four strategic objectives that together define our contribution to human development: expanding prosperity for all, strengthening effective governance, safeguarding a healthy planet and building crisis resilience. These objectives are enabled by three accelerators that drive transformative impact across our portfolio: digital and AI innovation, gender equality and sustainable finance. Through this integrated approach, UNDP supports countries to deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives and to advance sustainable development at scale.  

UNDP, through its Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) (https://sdgfinance.undp.org/ [link removed]), supports partners in promoting financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  As an accelerator of the UNDP Strategic Plan, sustainable finance strengthens countries’ ability to mobilize, align and deploy finance at scale for national priorities. UNDP supports international and country level policy reform as a catalyst for system-wide change, stronger policy environments, better-functioning markets and more coherent financing strategies for sustainable development.  SFH work is delivered through three interconnected portfolios: 1) Public Finance for the SDGs; 2) Private Finance for the SDGs; and 3) Global & Country Financing Policy Frameworks. 

FAST Initiative

Under SFH, the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative mobilizes public and private financial actors to strengthen prevention, detection, and survivor-centred outcomes related to modern slavery and human trafficking. 

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Sustainable Finance Analyst – FAST Inititative Asia

This assignment supports the UNDP/FAST-Walk Free Asia-Pacific Stakeholders against Slavery, Exploitation, and Trafficking (ASSET) Initiative throughout 2026 to 2028, which will deliver three outputs, including  (i) support to mandatory human rights due diligence (mHRDD) law development , (ii) market engagement and awareness-raising with market engagement and awareness-raising with stock exchanges and businesses, and (iii) capacity strengthening for investors and real-economy companies. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Sustainable Finance Analyst will work under the overall guidance of the Finance and Human Rights Specialist/FAST Coordinator within UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub. The Analyst will coordinate closely with the Business and Human Rights (B+HR) team, relevant UNDP Country Offices and regional counterparts supporting implementation in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as the UNDP RBAP, external partners and stakeholders as required for delivery. The contractor will be based in Bangkok UNDP Office. All the necessary equipment will be provided for work. 

Sustainable Finance Analyst will provide technical and coordination support to deliver the ASSET/FAST workplan across Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, including support to policy processes, market engagement, capacity-building, and knowledge products. The role will foster collaboration across country offices in the region, financial centers, regulators, and market participants, and support the integration of human rights considerations and safeguards into sustainable finance policies, tools, and practices.

A. Technical coordination and policy support (Thailand and Indonesia – mHRDD):

B. Market engagement and advocacy (Thailand and Indonesia):

C. Stock exchanges engagement (Malaysia and Indonesia):

D. Capacity strengthening (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia):

E. Knowledge management and convenings (regional/global support):

F. Programme management and reporting:

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. 

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

2030 Agenda: Partnerships    

Business Development

Business Management

External Relations & Advocacy: General (across the functions)

Business Direction & Strategy    

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required skills:

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Required Languages:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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