Programme Management Advisor

Programme Management Advisor | UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

Programme Management Advisor

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Remote | Home Based - May require travel National ICS 11 level Speaks English

Application deadline: March 22, 2026

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The Programme Management Advisor at UNOPS will lead coal phasedown and transition finance strategies while engaging high-level stakeholders in Southeast Asia. This based role requires an advanced degree and significant experience in energy policy or climate finance. The advisor will support strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management related to coal transition initiatives. The position aims to contribute to sustainable energy systems and the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced degree in Energy, Law, Public Policy, Climate Change, Economics, Finance, or related field

7 years of relevant experience or 9 years with a Bachelor's degree

Experience in energy transition and climate finance

Proven advisory experience in Southeast Asia

Knowledge of coal transition and transition finance instruments

Fluency in English

General Information

Position Title

Programme Management Advisor

Job Category

Programme

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Seniority Level

Senior Level

ICS Level

ICS 11

Contract Type

ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer

Contract Level

LICA 11

Posting Start Date

09-Mar-2026

Posting End Date

22-Mar-2026

Duration

1 year with possibility of extension

Job Highlight

Join UNOPS ETP as a Programme Management Advisor (based) to lead coal phasedown and transition finance strategies. You will advise on early retirement transactions, coal flexibility, and sustainable finance taxonomies while engaging high-level stakeholders in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. This retainer role requires an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience (or a Bachelor’s with 9 years) in energy policy, climate finance, or a related field. Help shape the regional energy transition for a sustainable future.

About the Region

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

The East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), headquartered in Bangkok, supports UNOPS operations across 24 countries in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific. Established in January 2023, EAPMCO provides strategic direction, operational support, and quality assurance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects across its portfolio. EAPMCO implements initiatives in priority areas such as energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development, drawing on UNOPS' core expertise in human resources, procurement, infrastructure, fund management, and programme management.

Job Specific Context

The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), a programme of UNOPS, brings together governments and philanthropies to work with partner countries in the region. We support the transition towards modern energy systems that can simultaneously ensure economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Enabling the transition toward greener energy systems will greatly contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement objectives. 

ETP focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, which are the countries in the region with the highest energy demand, a substantial pipeline for fossil fuel-based projects, and a significant and cost-effective potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency. ETP provides high-level technical advisory support, holistic support to Governments on financing and technical needs, capacity and skill development, and facilitation of dialogues in all related areas. 

ETP implements country-specific but inter-related initiatives on coal phasedown and transition finance across its focus countries. In the Philippines, ETP leads the Transition to End Coal (TRANSEND) program, which identifies and addresses systemic barriers to coal transition by building on insights from a pilot early retirement transaction. In Indonesia, ETP facilitates coal phasedown by exploring the role and feasibility of coal flexibility as a pathway  to enable greater variable renewable energy integration into the grid. Across the focus countries, ETP plays an integrating role by distilling lessons learned and translating them to actionable insights to inform broader coal transition national action.

Role Purpose

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of ETP, the Programme Management Advisor will be responsible for supporting in developing strategies on coal phasedown, advising on specific actions, and supporting the wider dialogue around coal phasedown and transition finance. 

This role will require international travel to engage with stakeholders and contribute to or deliver relevant events. Associated travel arrangements will be managed by ETP, and all travel must be pre-approved.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Strategy Development and Advisory: 

Support the development and refinement of ETP’s coal phasedown strategies across focus countries, including approaches for integrating activities at the regional scale.

Advise on ongoing and planned coal phasedown activities, including early retirement transactions, coal flexibility mechanisms, transition finance instruments and approaches, taxonomies, and support for enhancing relevant policy and regulations.

Inform ETP’s strategic positioning and action by monitoring and identifying emerging developments and opportunities in coal transition, including shifts in policy and financing regulations, updates to national and regional taxonomies and national transition plans, evolving interest from independent power producers (IPPs), and changes in financial sector’s policies and transition finance.

Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue : 

Support and participate in coal phasedown and transition finance dialogues and events on behalf of ETP.

Support in designing and delivering ETP-organized workshops, dialogues and events on coal phasedown and transition finance.

Support in expanding ETP’s network by initiating connections and building relationships with key actors in the coal transition ecosystem, including governments, financial institutions, multi-development banks, other development partners, IPPs, utilities, and other relevant industry stakeholders.

Knowledge Management : 

Support in capturing emerging insights, lessons learned from coal phasedown and transition finance initiatives.

Support the development of knowledge products and case studies on coal phasedown and transition finance for internal and external audiences.

Contribute to cross country learning by identifying transferable ideas and supporting their dissemination.

Review and comment on reports or publications prepared by ETP and its Implementing Partners or relevant topics.

General Support : 

Provide ad-hoc advisory support on other energy transition matters in the focus countries, particularly around policy and finance

Skills

Electricity Markets, Energy Industry, Energy Policy, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, Financial Regulation, Government Relations, International Organizations, Program Development

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

An advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree in Energy, Law, Public Policy, Climate Change, Economics, Finance Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 7 years of relevant experience OR.

First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields with an additional nine (9) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience Requirements

Required

Relevant work experience in energy transition, climate finance, or energy policy.

Proven experience advising on energy transition strategies in Southeast Asia is required.

Must be based in Southeast Asia.

Experience working on coal transition, including early retirement transactions, coal flexibility.

Experience working on transition finance instruments, taxonomies, sustainable finance.

Experience engaging with different types of stakeholders including governments, financial institutions, development partners, industry actors.

Desired

Previous work with international organizations, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, or donor-funded programs is considered an advantage.

Computer literacy in Google Workspace is an advantage.

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement

English Fluent Required

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be

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