The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Biodiversity Finance Analyst to support Kenya’s first National Biodiversity Finance Plan under the Global Environment Facility (GEF8) Umbrella Programme. The position, based in Nairobi, offers a one-year National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9) within UNDP’s Nature, Climate and Energy Practice. About UNDP UNDP serves as the UN’s lead agency for sustainable development, integrating global and local expertise to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Through its Global Policy Network (GPN) and Nature, Climate Change, Energy, and Waste Hubs, UNDP promotes solutions that reduce poverty, strengthen livelihoods, and foster inclusive, climate-resilient governance systems. UNDP’s 2022–2025 Strategic Plan underscores the organization’s commitment to eradicating poverty and supporting countries in meeting biodiversity and climate goals through innovative finance mechanisms and nature-based solutions. Position Context Biodiversity finance is essential for achieving global and national conservation objectives. The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a UNDP-led platform, assists countries in identifying, designing, and implementing effective finance solutions. Following the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, countries are urged to develop national biodiversity finance plans (Target 19). The Biodiversity Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in producing Kenya’s Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER), Financial Needs Assessment (FNA), and supporting the Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP). These outputs will help assess current biodiversity-related expenditures, estimate future financing needs, and identify mechanisms to bridge funding gaps. Key Responsibilities Under the supervision of the BIOFIN National Coordinator, the Analyst will lead analytical and coordination work to support Kenya’s biodiversity finance planning process. 1. Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) Conduct desk research to map existing data, studies, and environmental expenditure reviews. Develop a comprehensive workplan for the BER and identify target institutions for data collection. Compile and analyze biodiversity-related expenditures across public and private sectors using established BIOFIN methodologies. Engage stakeholders through consultations and validation workshops to assess biodiversity significance in national spending. Develop tools and systems to classify biodiversity expenditures and forecast future funding trends under a “business-as-usual” scenario. Produce a validated national Biodiversity Expenditure Review report. 2. Financial Needs Assessment (FNA) Review methodologies, the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), and other key documents to assess financial requirements. Engage with government ministries, NBSAP focal points, and stakeholders to define detailed biodiversity activities and related costs. Estimate financing needs for major biodiversity programmes and quantify the national biodiversity funding gap. Develop and validate the Financial Needs Assessment report. 3. Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP) Support the design of the Biodiversity Finance Plan, incorporating results from the BER and FNA. Contribute to feasibility analyses for priority biodiversity finance mechanisms and policy recommendations. 4. Outreach, Knowledge, and Reporting Prepare and participate in workshops, meetings, and consultations with government, private sector, and civil society partners. Document assumptions, decisions, and lessons learned during the analytical process. Support knowledge sharing, prepare case studies, and contribute to UNDP and global BIOFIN knowledge platforms. Competencies The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills. They should be detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of delivering quality results under deadlines. Core UNDP competencies include innovation, continuous learning, agility, inclusivity, and partnership building. Technical and cross-functional competencies include: Biodiversity finance and environmental economics Data storytelling and visualization Knowledge generation and collective intelligence design Systems thinking and integration of financial, ecological, and policy systems Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or related field (with environmental or biodiversity focus preferred). A bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience may be accepted. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or SCR are advantageous. Experience: Minimum two years (master’s) or four years (bachelor’s) in environmental finance, economics, or accounting. Skills: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse experts, analyze financial data, prepare technical reports, and communicate complex information effectively. Language: Fluency in English is required. Additional Information UNDP values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment, or abuse of authority. Applicants should note that UNDP does not charge any fees during recruitment and encourages candidates to remain alert to potential scams. Application Deadline: 7 November 2025 Duty Station: Nairobi, KenyaContract Type: NPSA-9, 1-year renewable based on performance and funding VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. 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