About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Belize Country Office implements its Nature, Climate and Energy portfolio to support national priorities on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. Within this framework, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) is a global partnership led by UNDP that helps countries address biodiversity finance challenges through structured methodologies, including Policy and Institutional Reviews, Expenditure Reviews, Financial Needs Assessments, and Biodiversity Finance Plans. The National BIOFIN Coordinator will provide day-to-day management, leadership, and operational coordination for the BIOFIN programme in Belize, working closely with the Government of Belize, the National Biodiversity Office, the UNDP programme team, and the global BIOFIN team.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly remuneration associated with the NPSA-8 grade level under UNDP salary scales
- 1-year contract duration with the possibility of extension
- Opportunity to lead high-impact environmental finance and biodiversity conservation initiatives at the national level
- Collaboration with international organizations, government ministries, and global technical networks
Who can apply?
- Open to internal and external applicants satisfying tier eligibility requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics, finance, public administration, natural resource management, biodiversity, climate change, environmental finance, environmental economics, or a related field with no required professional experience; OR
- First-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above fields in combination with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience
- Fluency in English language is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
Required documents
- Completed online application form
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- Copies of educational degrees and relevant credentials
When to apply
- Date Posted: September 23, 2026
- Explicit Application Deadline: October 7, 2026, at 03:59 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal via the provided vacancy link
- Review eligibility requirements including the tiered application process
- Complete the online candidate profile and submit the required application documents before the deadline
Additional information
- This post is in the National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) category and is subject to local recruitment.
- The position operates through a blended work arrangement between the UNDP Belize Country Office and the National Biodiversity Office.
- UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
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…
- An ideal opportunity for professionals with a background in environmental economics, finance, or natural resource management seeking to drive national policy and conservation finance.
- Suited for candidates with strong project management skills who enjoy multi-stakeholder coordination involving government ministries, NGOs, and international partners.
- A great career step for master's graduates entering the international development sector or junior professionals with relevant national experience.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a national personnel service agreement (NPSA-8) local recruitment position based in Belmopan, Belize, meaning applicants should consider their current right to work locally.
- The initial contract duration is one year, with extensions dependent on performance and funding availability.
- The role requires navigating complex multi-sectoral institutional frameworks and maintaining close coordination across multiple government and international stakeholders.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role allows early-to-mid career professionals or recent master's graduates to gain substantive program management and environmental finance experience within a major international organization, strengthening expertise in biodiversity policy and resource mobilization.
Our take
Candidates with a background in environmental economics or biodiversity management who are based in or eligible to work locally in Belize should seriously consider applying before the October 7, 2026 deadline.
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