Technical Specialist

PNUD / UNDP · Vientiane, Laos

Organization
PNUD / UNDP
Location
Vientiane, Laos
Organization type
United Nations
Contract
Job
Position type
International staff (expat)
Grade
IPSA-10
Posted
10 November 2026
Deadline
21 November 2026 11 days left

Job details

Experience required
2 years minimum
Education
Master's degree
Languages
English (required)

excerpts from the official posting

The Technical Specialist will work under the supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Lao PDR , and work closely with the Team Lead for Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Unit, UNDP in Lao PDR and the Project management Unit (PMU) as well as the key government…

Main responsibilities

  • The position will have lead technical responsibilities under the overall guidance of the Director General of the Department of Forestry (DOF), who serves as the National…
  • S/he will provide high level advice and guidance to DOF/Government of Lao PDR and UNDP in the following areas:
  • Technical and strategic guidance : Provide rigorous analysis and advice to the Government of Lao PDR on the assessment and formulation of national policies and…
  • Provision of technical advice: Offer technical advice, capacity building, institutional support, and project management support to the Government to ensure the effective…

Profile

  • 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

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