• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science and management, climate science, geographic studies, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field is required OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in environmental science and management, climate science, geographic studies, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field in combination with additional 2 years of work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

• A minimum of five (5) years (with Master´s degree) or seven (7) years of experience in implementing/coordinating development projects in the fields of climate change and/or environmental sustainability and decentralization issues
• Good knowledge of the system of local governments in Lao PDR and its framework.
• Proven ability to work with different tiers of government, central government institutions/ministries, and local governments, local stakeholders, local communities.
• Knowledge of climate change issues and its potential impacts on local economic development particularly for the most vulnerable is required.
• Proven track record in addressing gender equality as project objective and/or cross-cutting issue would be an asset.
• Strong networking capabilities and ability to associate him/herself with a range of actors (inter alia central and subnational governments; CSOs, NGOs, policy makers; national statistics office and donors, and local communities) with a view to building relations and facilitating links.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in decentralization and local government, particularly in Lao PDR is highly desirable.
• At least three (3) years managerial /professional level work experience working on policy, regulatory and technical advisory services with national and subnational stakeholders is highly desirable.
• At least three (3) years of work experience related to performance-based grants and/or similar instruments like budget support and/or local economic development is desirable.
• Knowledge of current developments in local economic development for the most vulnerable (women and youth) is desired.
• Experience with a UN organization/agency is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in context developing solution on climate action on how to tackle climate change adaptation and resilience in Lao PDR is highly desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in context developing solution on climate action on how to tackle climate change adaptation and resilience in Lao PDR is highly desirable.
• Experience with UN Procurement Processes is desired, but not a requirement.

Required Languages:

• English.
• Other major languages spoken in Lao PDR is desirable.