Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already
in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using
a tiered application process whereby:
Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA)
appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated
or not renewed during 2026.
Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term
(FTA) appointments
Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel
on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and
other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and
ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Office/Unit/Project Description
Background
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.
As outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029, 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/),
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.
UNDP supports the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial
Disclosures (TISFD or Taskforce), a global initiative for reporting and managing
inequality and social-related risks, opportunities, impacts, and dependencies.
The Taskforce is a multistakeholder initiative involving investors, business,
labor, civil society, policy makers and regulators, service providers, and
academia working together to co-create a global framework for inequality and
social-related disclosures, guidance and education and capacity building
resources. For more information see: TISFD
Development of the TISFD Framework is underway and the Taskforce is expected to
publish its recommendations in December 2027, with the production of critical
outputs beforehand and further work on implementation to follow. The Taskforce
Secretariat coordinates and facilitates the Taskforce’s activities according to
the direction defined by the Steering Committee and Working Groups.
The technical deliverables of the Taskforce include:
An integrated and accessible disclosure framework and recommendations,
informed by a set of conceptual foundations, to help market actors identify,
assess, and disclose their people-related impacts, dependencies, risks &
opportunities (IDROs), enabling decisions that improve people’s outcomes.
A small set of core global metrics for disclosure; and larger set of metrics
for discretionary use in disclosure.
A body of evidence on social and inequality-related IDROs to inform the
disclosure framework and support the call for action to address social
challenges, inequalities and systemic risks.
Various types of guidance to help corporates and financial institutions in
identifying, assessing and reporting on inequality and social related IDROs,
building on existing work in this space.
Resources to support the building of stakeholder capacity to engage with the
taskforce and use the framework effectively.
Position Purpose
The Technical Manager will coordinate the development of the TISFD’s framework,
ensuring that it meets the practical needs of the market while being technically
rigorous and aligned with the principles and over-arching mission of the TISFD.
The Technical Manager will coordinate the research and analysis underpinning the
TISFD’s deliverables and lead the development of its outputs, in coordination
with the Technical Director.
The technical deliverables of the Taskforce involve a number of resources
including but not limited to: an integrated and accessible disclosure framework
and recommendations, informed by a set of conceptual foundations and a body of
evidence on social and inequality-related impacts, dependencies, risks and
opportunities; various types of guidance to help corporates and financial
institutions in identifying, assessing and reporting on inequality and social
related impacts and risks, building on existing work in this space.
Scope of work
Coordinate collaborative development of technical deliverables
Advise and support the Technical Director in the development of the technical
deliverables of the Taskforce, including in planning and developing a
strategy and managing the timely delivery of the Taskforce’s outputs.
Contribute to leading the process for co-creating the Taskforce’s framework,
including involving the Taskforce’s Alliance, Regional Councils and Knowledge
Partners, as well as public consultations on the TISFD’s deliverables, in
accordance with the TISFD Governance Principles of Inclusivity, Co-creation,
Effective and Efficient Decision-Making, Continuous Learning and Improvement
and Transparency.
Engage with TISFD stakeholders, including TISFD Practice Groups and expert
focus groups, ensuring their guidance and feedback are properly incorporated
into technical outputs and followed through.
Maintain good working relationships with key TISFD stakeholders, including
Working Group(s), Practice Group members, Regional Councils and Alliance
members and Knowledge Partners.
Represent TISFD in relevant fora, advisory panels, discussions and events
Lead Research, drafting and delivery of technical outputs
Coordinate and conduct research and analysis related to the Taskforce’s
outputs, including the disclosure framework and recommendations, conceptual
foundations, and associated guidance, playing a leadership role on one or
more individual workstreams or deliverables.
Contribute to the drafting of the Taskforce’s outputs, playing a leadership
role on one or more individual workstreams or deliverables, under the
supervision of the Technical Director.
Liaise with TISFD Knowledge Partners to source information and research
relevant to the development of the Taskforce’s deliverables.
Supervise the work of research associates, consultants and interns as needed,
including providing guidance and direction and reviewing work to ensure
quality standards are met.
Keep abreast of developments in relation to voluntary and regulatory
sustainability-related disclosure standards and frameworks and research and
policy developments in the intersection between business and finance and
inequality- and social-related issues.
Advise on piloting, testing, learning and capacity development
Advise on the systematic piloting of the framework across priority sectors,
geographies and stakeholders.
Advise on the formulation of learning modules and capacity development
resources of the TISFD.
Work closely with TISFD Secretariat colleagues leading on engagement to
ensure technical outputs are enriched and reflective of contextual issues
across geographies.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed
necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional arrangements
The Technical Manager will work under the supervision of the Technical Director
within the TISFD’s Secretariat in UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub.
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives
for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop
new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand
horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage
multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and
take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape,
champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse
workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-functional and technical competencies
Business Direction and Strategy- Negotiation and Influence
Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of
difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and
create ‘win-win’ situations.
Business Direction and Strategy- Systems Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how
interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to
consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business management- Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and
protocols to achieve specific goals
Business management-Working with evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of
discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making.
Partnership management- Private sector engagement
Ability to identify, conduct outreach, and manage relationships with the
private sector
2030 Agenda: Peace Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights
Human Rights Institutions
2030 Agenda -Partnerships SDG Finance
Unlocking private capital and aligning business operations for the SDGs
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Academic Education
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent), in Business,
Economics, Finance, International Relations, International Development or
other relevant field is required OR
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned
above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience
will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) OR 9 years (with bachelor’s
degree) of professional experience in sustainability, responsible business,
ESG investing, sustainable finance, business and human rights, social impact
or social risk.
Required skills
Experience in the field of corporate and/or finance sector sustainability
management and/or reporting.
Proven experience conducting research and analysis on social impact and risk
measurement and/or business and human rights
Desired additional skills
Experience of development of or reporting to corporate sustainability
disclosure frameworks or reporting standards, such as TCFD (Taskforce on
Climate-related Financial Disclosures), TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related
Financial Disclosures), ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards),
GRI (formerly Global Reporting Initiative), ISSB (International
Sustainability Standards Board), or other regional and national standards and
frameworks
Experience working in or with the private sector to tackle inequality and/or
social-related issues (e.g., human and workers’ rights)
Experience translating technical information for a diverse range of
non-expert audiences
Experience in developing practical tools and resources to implement
sustainability-related practices for businesses, financial institutions or
regulators
Experience in managing co-creation or consensus-building processes in
international and multi-stakeholder settings.
Experience with relevant policy making processes and dynamics at
international and national levels concerning corporate sustainability-related
regulations and reporting and disclosure frameworks
Track record of successful project management, including planning,
organising, prioritising and managing resources.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in English required.
Travel
This is a home-based assignment, so no travel to/from the duty station is
envisaged.Costs of other travel, as deemed necessary by UNDP while performing
the outlined functions, shall be at UNDP’s expense and in accordance with the
applicable UNDP travel policy.
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.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI
responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
[https://www.undp.org/careers/using-ai-responsibly-undp-recruitment-and-selection]
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