About the opportunity
The Technical Advisor on Fiscal and Climate Policy is an embedded expert role within the Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, supported by the UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) and the NDC Partnership Support Unit. The advisor provides specialized analytical and policy support to integrate climate considerations into fiscal and macroeconomic planning, aligning with Montenegro’s NDC 3.0 commitments, EU Green Agenda requirements, and national development priorities. The role focuses on developing decision-support tools, conducting diagnostics of institutional needs, and strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Finance to assess climate-related fiscal risks and implement green public finance reforms.
Salary and benefits
- Salary/remuneration provided as per the IICA 2 contract level.
- Up to two missions per year to Montenegro for internationally based advisors (each mission up to one week), subject to agreement.
Who can apply?
- Master's degree in economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 7 total years of relevant work experience may be accepted instead).
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in public financial management, fiscal policy design, macroeconomic analysis/modelling/planning, and/or climate-related economic analysis or modelling.
- Proven capacity to develop or guide the use of decision-making tools such as fiscal stress testing instruments or revenue/expenditure impact assessments.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical and analytical support to government ministries (preferably Finance, Economy, or Planning) in climate-fiscal reforms or climate investment planning.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (implied by the application process)
When to apply
- Applications open: 2026-08-17
- Application deadline: 2026-09-08 (midnight Copenhagen time CET)
How to apply
- Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace portal using the provided link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Economists with at least 5 years of experience in public financial management or fiscal policy.
- Professionals with expertise in climate-related economic modeling or green finance.
- Experts experienced in providing technical advisory support to government ministries.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is home-based but requires travel to Montenegro for missions, subject to agreement.
- Applicants must be comfortable working within the IICA 2 contract framework.
- The position requires high-level proficiency in English to support complex policy integration.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for an expert looking to apply their macroeconomic skills to the urgent challenge of climate change. It offers a chance to shape national-level policy and gain experience in international development and EU Green Agenda alignment.
Our take
Experienced fiscal policy advisors with a focus on climate reform should apply; those without a background in government-level advisory or macroeconomic modeling may not be a strong fit.
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