Asia Pacific REDD+ Safeguards Expert
United Nations Environment Programme · BANGKOK · Apply by December 9, 2026
About this role
Result of Service Safeguards processes strengthened in six supported Asia Pacific countries, including the with the development of summary of information on safeguards, strengthening of countries’ national Safeguards Information Systems, progress towards completion of safeguards requirements for ART/TREES, capacity built among key stakeholders on REDD+ safeguards mechanisms (including ART-TREES 3.0), safeguards elements of the financial intermediary, and recommendations on strategic expansion opportunities on safeguards provided. Work Location Office-based (Bangkok, Thailand) Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities This assignment is managed by UNEP under the UN‑REDD Programme’s Technical Assistance and covers support to Bhutan, Nepal, Viet Nam, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and knowledge exchange at the regional level of Asia Pacific. This consultancy will provide targeted technical assistance on social and environmental safeguards, including the requirements related to the Cancun REDD+ safeguards and to demonstrate the safeguards elements of conformance with the ART‑TREES standard. The consultant will also help design and deliver capacity‑building…