Climate and Energy Analyst [Open to Tier 1 applicants], Rome, Italy

## Climate and Energy Analyst [Open to Tier 1 applicants], Rome, Italy - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme - Office:UNDP in Rome, Italy In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: - Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. - Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments - Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers - Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the leading UN organization advancing sustainable development globally and in Ethiopia. As a key integrator within the UN system, UNDP plays a central role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP operates at global, regional, and country levels, combining international expertise with local knowledge to deliver practical solutions and impactful advocacy. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) have the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. As per UNDP's new Strategic Plan 2026-2029, four strategic objectives - prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience and healthy planet - define the organization's strategic direction, powered by three accelerators: digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation; gender equality; and sustainable finance. The central purpose of the Rome Centre is to ensure the effective implementation and further development of the strategic partnership between UNDP and the government of Italy across the objectives of sustainable development and in doing so advancing the broader partnership between UNDP and G7 and G20 countries. The Rome Centre focuses on the critical policy areas of youth engagement in climate action, energy for development and climate finance. Platform for Investment Support and Technical Assistance (PISTA) aims to mobilize finance for climate, energy, and environment by originating projects that support decarbonization and climate-resilient transitions in developing economies, while catalyzing international financial resources. Matching impactful projects with investors goes hand in hand with engagement with financial institutions—both institutional and private—at Italian and global levels. In its current portfolio, PISTA is supporting 24 projects across Africa, to which it is providing technical assistance with the goal of strengthening their bankability - from developing financial models, to enhancing environmental and social impact management, to more ad hoc project support. Energy for Growth promotes access to sustainable energy in developing countries, contributing to SDG7. It supports partner countries in unlocking finance to scale up clean energy solutions, expand energy access, and accelerate the energy transition. By connecting UNDP's country presence and technical capacity with the public-private ecosystem of Italy and other G7 countries, the initiative helps mobilize capital aligned with the international energy and SDG agenda. Youth4Climate advances youth engagement in climate action, contributing to SDG13. It supports youth-led and youth-inclusive solutions through financing and capacity development, while providing young climate leaders worldwide with a platform to engage with policymakers and global decision-makers. The Rome Centre also holds a broader mandate to engage the Italian ecosystem, working closely with key public and private sector actors to mobilize financial resources for development objectives. To ensure effective implementation of the Centre's workplan and its long-term strategic impact, the Rome Centre will continue to expand strategic partnerships and reinforce collaboration with Italy and other key partners. The initiative aligns with UNDP's goals on inclusive climate governance, energy transition, and intergenerational equity, linking global policy to local implementation. One of the UNDP Rome Centre's main objectives is to support partner countries in addressing climate change by increasing access to clean energy, decarbonising industries, and strengthening climate resilience. PISTA is a climate finance mobilization platform hosted by the UNDP Rome Centre and supported by the Government of Italy. It helps governments translate national priorities into investable projects and implementation initiatives, contributing to SDGs 7, 13, and 15, as well as UNDP's goals on clean energy, sustainable finance, and poverty reduction. PISTA operates through two windows: the Investment Catalyst Window (ICW) and the Bilateral Cooperation Window (BCW). The BCW supports the design and implementation of bilateral cooperation projects between the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MEES) and partner governments in developing and emerging economies, with the aim of maximizing the impact of grants and leveraging additional financing. PISTA supports the full project cycle, from identification and design to implementation and monitoring. Projects focus on climate mitigation and adaptation across sectors such as clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture, waste management, climate innovation, air quality monitoring, and resilient infrastructure. Working closely with UNDP country offices, governments, technical experts, and implementing partners, PISTA transforms national priorities into approved projects and provides oversight during implementation. It also helps mobilize additional financing to scale up successful initiatives. Since its launch, PISTA BCW has supported project preparation and implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The Centre is seeking an Energy and Climate Analyst to support the implementation of PISTA BCW. Reporting to the PISTA Team Lead, the Climate and Energy Analyst will contribute to advancing the Centre's objectives in line with donor priorities and UNDP's development agenda. In line with UNDP's portfolio approach, the role requires close collaboration across teams, functions, and projects to promote integrated and multidisciplinary solutions. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the implementation of the Bilateral Cooperation Window of PISTA - Contribute to the further development and