Research Assistant – IP Sustainable Finance (IBFCR II) & GCCF III

UNDP's 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.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Bangladesh ever since its birth and through its remarkable journey from a war-ravaged economy to a middle-income country. It remains a catalyst in Bangladesh’s journey from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. UNDP assists in building institutions and helps strengthen institutional capacities through people-centric, pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable policy making and development governance.

The IBFCR II along with the GCCF III will work on integrating climate change considerations into Bangladesh’s planning and budgeting processes by considering climate dimensions into ministry budget management systems and aligning the Annual Development Programme (ADP).

The IBFCR Phase II and GCCF III will focus on enhancing governance structures for climate finance by improving monitoring, accountability, and the effectiveness of climate-related expenditures. The project will also work with the Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (IMED) in improving climate indicators for effective oversight and collaborate with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (OCAG) to conduct climate performance audits, update audit curricula, and integrate social audits into government protocols.

Both the IBFCR II and GCCF III has completed the inception phase. At this stage, UNDP intends to hire UN University Volunteers to assist the mentioned projects IP-Sustainable Financing (IBFCR II) and GCCF III, to support implementation of the preliminary activities through primary and secondary research, policy document review and analysis, stakeholder coordination and engagement.

The UN Volunteers will provide support to the IBFCR II/GCCF III teams in initiating the implementation of the integrated activities of the mentioned project.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer, UNDP Bangladesh; the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Review and analyse national and international plans, policies, guidelines and project related documents under IP Sustainable Finance & GCCF III projects to provide re-search support to the broader UNDP climate finance team.

2. Collect and synthesize data from the government agencies, private organizations and climate hotspots in Bangladesh

3. Collaborate with IP Sustainable Finance & GCCF III team members and external partners to identify research priorities, methodologies, and dissemination strategies.

4. Assist in the development of research reports, policy briefs, and other knowledge products to support climate finance related advocacy and capacity-building efforts of UNDP Bangladesh

5. Support the organization and facilitation of training, workshops, seminars, and meetings related to national and international climate finance.

6. Any other research-related tasks, as requested by the management