Volunteer Subsidy Analyst

Support preparation of cross-country analytical study on subsidies harmful to biodiversity.

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Overview

Support preparation of cross-country analytical study on subsidies harmful to biodiversity.

You have:

  • An advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in European governance, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) of demonstrated experience in reporting and monitoring
  • Fluency in English is required

Contract

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BIOFIN would like to hire an online UNV to support the preparation of a cross-country analytical study on subsidies harmful to biodiversity and potential reform pathways under the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN). The analysis will draw on BIOFIN country studies and other relevant sources to identify trends, reform experiences, and policy insights across countries.

The incumbent will support the analytical work by: • reviewing relevant BIOFIN reports and related analyses; • contributing to comparative analysis across countries; • assisting in the preparation of analytical materials such as tables, summaries, and policy insights. All outputs produced under this collaboration will remain internal working documents unless otherwise authorized by UNDP.

  • An advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in European governance, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) of demonstrated experience in reporting and monitoring
  • Fluency in English is required

Potential interview questions

Can you explain your experience with analyzing subsidies and their impact on biodiversity? This question gauges your direct experience related to the job's focus. Discuss specific subsidies you have analyzed and any insights gained.
Describe a situation where you conducted a comparative analysis across countries. The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills in a comparative context. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the accuracy of your reporting and monitoring work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to synthesize information into policy insights? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a report you contributed to and your specific role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines while delivering quality analytical materials? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss how you stay informed about current trends related to biodiversity finance. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What previous experience do you have with internal working documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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