Mission and objectivesAs the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDPโs mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people- centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of Indiaโs national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet. Our new Country Programme (2023-2027), which comes into effect in 2023, builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios: โข Strong, accountable, and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs โข Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized โข Climate- smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for re-duced vulnerability. South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture. You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country- specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those.
ContextThe impacts of climate change in India are expected to exacerbate with time thus increasing the need for climate adaptation efforts. The need for adaptation finance flows will be significantly higher in the future to implement physical adaptation & enabling activities. Hower, adaptation is resource-intensive, requiring major financial investment. The AdCom projects total expenditure under a BAU scenario at INR 56.68 trillion (USD 678 billion) by 2030, using 2023-24 as the base year. Most climate finance currently comes from government budgets, with mitigation and adaptation integrated into national and sub-national programs. A Ministry of Finance sub-committee estimates cumulative adaptation expenditure will reach INR 85.6 trillion (USD 1 trillion) by 2030 at 2011-12 prices. Public funds alone cannot meet Indiaโs adaptation needs, making increased private sector investment essential. Institutionalizing mechanisms for continuous capacity building in climate science, modeling, financing, and tracking will ensure adaptation is embedded in national and sub-national decision-making, fostering long-term sustainability. The National Workshop on Sustainable Finance, organized by DEA and UNDP with support from NITI Aayog, emphasized the need for a formal framework to guide states on SDG-aligned budgeting Amid diverse frameworks focusing on gender, climate, and DRR, SDG-aligned budgeting should integrate a climate lens, with emphasis on adaptation. As climate impacts intensify, the link between climate change and economic growth is increasingly recognized, yet detailed country- and state-level analysis is urgently needed. While adaptation finance largely supports physical measures, soft measures such as capacity building and vulnerability studies remain underfunded by both external and domestic sources. Some barriers to private sector investments in climate adaptation efforts include the perceived financial risks of adaptation projects, lack of technical knowledge on adaptation benefits, & the absence of adequate policy incentives to encourage private sector investments. Therefore, there is a need to address these barriers by advocating for a comprehensive adaptation financing framework in India that promotes the integration of public, private, & international finance. A key challenge is the lack of coherence between national and sub-national adaptation planning, often resulting in fragmented efforts. Strengthening institutional capacity at both levels is essential to align policies and implementation for an integrated approach The Knowledge Centre on Climate Change Adaptation Modeling seeks to bridge the gap between adaptation needs and the availability of data and metrics for effective planning and implementation Climate adaptation modeling guides short-, medium-, and long-term planning by assessing risks, costs, feasibility, and co-benefits, while informing financial mechanisms to enable evidence-based decisions for current and future climate risks. In the context of this project, UNDP is looking to onboard a Climate Adaptation & Finance Analyst. The expert will coordinate the development & implementation of work for climate adaptation modelling & finance. They will track project progress, assess outcomes, & con-tribute to learning & reporting.
Task DescriptionThe main purpose of the role is to support and manage the projectโs activities on climate adaptation and finance. The expert will ensure timely data collection, analysis, and re-porting to support evidence-based decision-making, learning, and accountability โข Research support for the development and implementation of methodologies, cli-mate adaptation and finance โข Assist in preparing and monitoring project and programme budgets related to adaptation activities. โข Support costing of adaptation interventions, including financial modelling, costโbenefit analyses, and return-on-investment assessments. โข Assist in identifying potential funding opportunities from domestic budgets, climate funds, and development partners. โข Contribute to the preparation of proposals, investment cases, and concept notes for adaptation finance. โข Support exploration of innovative financing mechanisms, including blended finance, guarantees, and private sector engagement models. โข Coordinate with government agencies, financial institutions, private sector actors, and development partners to promote climate finance integration. โข Support organization of training sessions, consultations, and workshops on climate adaptation and finance โข Assist in developing guidance materials and knowledge products to strengthen institutional capacity in adaptation finance. โข Prepare reports and documents for donor reports/partner reports, steering commit-tee meetings, and internal reviews. โข Prepare project documents and coordinate/track with consultants and partners to deliver project outputs and outcomes โข Maintains regular, transparent communication with supervisors, UNDP office, government officials, and project partners
Competencies and valuesโ Adaptability and Flexibility โ Commitment and Motivation โ Commitment to Continuous Learning โ Communication โ Creativity โ Ethics and Values โ Integrity โ Knowledge Sharing โ Planning and Organizing โ Professionalism โ Self-Management โ Vision โ Working in Teams
Living conditions and remarksThe assignment will be based in New Delhi. New Delhi is the capital city of India, experiences a diverse climate and has distinct living conditions influenced by its weather, infra-structure, and culture. A melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisines, reflecting the diverse nature of India. Overall, living in Delhi offers a mix of modern urban life with deep-rooted traditions and challenges typical of a large, bustling metropolis. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. This assignment is part of the special programme initiative, as per the UN Volunteer Conditions of Service, Section XVIII, the Conditions for this assignment are amended as follows: โข The Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) will be INR 112,590.46/- per month โข Exit allowance for each month served, paid on successful completion of the contract: INR 9,383 โข The UN Volunteer is not eligible for entry lumpsum or travel costs โข Health insurance will not be provided to dependents of the UN Volunteer โข Access to UNV learning will be restricted to mandatory courses and free-of-charge learning resources provided by UNV. For more information on entitlements please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).