Project Administrative and Finance Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants], Papua New Guinea

## Project Administrative and Finance Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants], Papua New Guinea - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme - Country:Papua New Guinea - Office:UNDP Port Moresby 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. UNDP in Papua New Guinea prioritizes environmental sustainability, climate change action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management under Outcome 4 of the UNDP Country Programme Document (2024-2028). Through its Environment and Climate Change portfolio, UNDP supports the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) in strengthening climate resilience, promoting low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways, protecting biodiversity, improving environmental governance, and mobilizing climate and environmental finance. UNDP works closely with national institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and local communities to advance Papua New Guinea's commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the REDD+ Framework, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and other multilateral environmental agreements. The “Forest, Climate Change and Biodiversity SRBC Accelerator” (FCCB-SRBC Accelerator) is a joint UNDP-FAO initiative funded by the European Union under the State and Resilience Building Contract (SRBC). The project aims to accelerate the achievement of key climate change, forestry, and biodiversity reform targets under Strategic Priority Area 10 (SPA 10) of Papua New Guinea's Medium-Term Development Plan IV (2023-2027). The project seeks to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), and the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) to implement national climate and biodiversity commitments, improve environmental governance systems, and strengthen access to public investment financing for climate and biodiversity priorities. The project addresses key institutional challenges affecting climate and biodiversity governance in Papua New Guinea, including fragmented coordination among sector agencies, limited capacity to prepare high-quality Public Investment Programme (PIP) submissions, weak climate and biodiversity data systems, and inadequate access to sustainable public financing. Through strengthened coordination mechanisms, enhanced planning and budgeting processes, improved forest monitoring systems, and strengthened biodiversity governance, the project will contribute to more effective implementation of national climate and environmental priorities. The project is structured around two mutually reinforcing outcomes. Outcome 1 focuses on enhancing implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. Activities include strengthening and expanding the National Forest Inventory system, improving country-specific emission factors, supporting REDD+ Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems, developing and operationalising key climate governance instruments such as the National Climate Finance Strategy and National Blue Carbon Strategy, strengthening the Climate Finance Unit within CCDA, and supporting the preparation of joint Forestry-Climate Change-Biodiversity (FCCB) investment frameworks and consolidated Public Investment Programme submissions to the Department of National Planning and Monitoring and the Department of Treasury. Outcome 2 focuses on strengthening ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources. The project will support the establishment and management of protected areas, strengthen biodiversity monitoring systems, update and operationalise national Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) guidelines, and establish Papua New Guinea's Protected Areas Network Registry to improve biodiversity governance, reporting, and investment planning. The project will be implemented under UNDP's overall leadership as the lead agency, with FAO responsible for delivering specialised technical components related to forest inventory systems, emission factor development, forestry downstream processing strategy development, and protected area management. The project will work closely with CCDA, CEPA, PNGFA, DNPM, the Department of Treasury, provincial administrations, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen policy-budget coherence, improve climate and biodiversity data systems, and enhance institutional coordination across the Forestry-Climate Change-Biodiversity sector. In this context, UNDP is recruiting a Project Administrative and Finance Analyst to work under the supervision of the International Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Technical Specialist to support these activities. The Project Financial and Administrative Analyst will also work with Programme, Operations, Communications in the Country Office for effective achievement of results and contribute to resolving programme/project-related and information delivery. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative guidelines, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems. Duties and Responsibilities The Project Administrative and Finance Analyst works under the direct supervision of International Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Technical Specialist and collaborates closely with the project team members. The Project Administrative and Finance Analyst will support the project management unit to provide financial and logistical support and administrative functions to ensure smooth implementation of the project. S/he will be responsible especially for payments, financial reporting on a quarterly and annual basis, and in case of needs, according to the government and UNDP requirements, for projects assigned to him/her Ensure Planning and Budget Management - Contribute in collecting, analyzing, and presenting information for joint planning meetings, quarterly work plans, and budget work plans to support effective project implementation. - Prepare background information and briefing materials to facilitate advice and communication with donors, implementing partners, and UNDP. - Create and maintain projects in Quantum, including budget revisions, project status updates, and identification of unutilized funds. - Prepare and regularly update the Annual Work Plan (AWP) and project budget to ensure alignment with project priorities and implementation schedules. Ensure Project Implementation and Administrative Support - Provide administrative, operational, and logistical support to ensure the timely achievement of project outputs and outcomes. - Support national project implementation activities in accordance with UNDP procedures and workflows, including Individual Contractor (IC) recruitment processes, workshops, forums, missions, and other project events. - Coordinate contractual and procurement processes for goods, services, and Individual Contracts in compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, and procedures. - Facilitate logistical arrangements f