Technical Specialist – Primary Forest Landscape Management

About the role

The Technical Specialist will support UNDP Lao PDR in delivering a GEF‑8 child project aimed at protecting primary forest landscapes in Laos. Working under the Deputy Resident Representative, the role combines technical guidance, project management and coordination with government and development partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical project activities focused on monitoring, evaluation and reporting of primary forest landscape outcomes.
• Develop annual work plans, budgets and ensure integration of project results with national policies.
• Provide strategic advice to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on policy formulation and capacity development for primary forest management.
• Coordinate with provincial teams, related UNDP projects and external partners to ensure coherent implementation.
• Support resource mobilization and partnership building to generate additional benefits for forest protection.

Required profile

• Experience in natural resource management, climate change or disaster risk reduction, preferably in a development or UN context.
• Proven ability to work with government agencies and multi‑stakeholder groups on policy and technical issues.
• Strong analytical skills for policy assessment, strategic planning and results‑based management.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in forest landscape assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
• Project management competencies, including work‑plan development and budget oversight.