Result of Service

The described activity will enhance capacity building of financial institutions in Thailand for the full integration of climate considerations into all aspects of their strategies, policies, operations and practices and foster the private sector investment in the transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient economy. Also, it will help UNEP FI engage a broad range of financial institutions including commercial banks in Thailand, especially in the areas of climate and sustainable finance. Finally, it can broaden UNEP FI’s outreach both within UNEP / UN and external to banks, financial institutions, governments, regulators, private sector and multi-stakeholders.

Work Location

Working remotely

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers and investors. For over 30 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the UN Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than 320 banks with some USD89 trillion in assets are signatories working to implement the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), the world’s foremost framework that enables banks to align their core strategy, governance, lending and investment to shape the future of banking to one that is positive to people and the planet. Banks with some 40% of global banking assets have joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA, convened by UNEP FI), committing to achieving net-zero GHG emissions in their lending and investing activities by 2050. The NZBA’s primary catalyst for achieving the net-zero transition is the target setting and reporting process embedded with dedicated commitment. To move towards net zero, it is critical that banks in Thailand to increase their capacity building with informative guidance materials for climate mitigation target setting. The localized versions of the related materials are needed to enhance their effective understanding and internalization. UNEP FI needs a consultant for the translation task support to localize Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) materials regarding climate target setting and commitment requirements and translate event presentation materials for UNEP FI’s climate target setting capacity building to help awareness and capacity building of the financial institutions in Thailand. Both materials will be the core content of the future capacity building event in 2024 for central, public, and private banks in Thailand to help its national climate mitigation journey. Currently, UNEP FI does not have the relevant professional expertise internally to carry out the stated task. Specific tasks and responsibilities (cover all aspects of work to be done, and do not use a table here) The consultant will translate three NZBA and capacity building event materials for their Thai versions, ensured with high-quality. The translation templates will be provided in the Microsoft Word format and event materials in the Microsoft PowerPoint format. • The Thai version of the Net Zero Banking Alliance Commitment (3 pages) • The Thai version of the Foundations of Climate Mitigation Target Setting (18 pages) • The Thai version of the Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks (17 pages) • The Thai version of the capacity building event materials and the event related documents 3 PowerPoint slides up to the max. 300 slides) The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of and report directly to the Regional Coordination Manager, UNEP FI

Qualifications/special skills

Education: An Master’s degree in a related topic, such as interpretation, localization, communications, administration, international relations, financial services, and environmental affairs and other related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with 7 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Having the UN Certificate for the Report Writing in English is an advantage. Professional Experience: At least 5 years’ experience working as a material translator or event translator, with knowledge of sustainable finance and expertise in sustainable finance in Thailand. Experience working with banks and/or financial institutions is desirable. Experience working in global contexts or with international organizations is an advantage. The candidate should have successfully coordinated complex and, ideally, multi-stakeholder-based projects.

Languages

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement. Excellent knowledge of Thai is required.

Additional Information

Skills & Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Thai, ability to provide localization and translation for materials and the events for their promotion, if needed; ability to deliver projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail. The consultant is expected to support the secretariat in delivering high-quality material translation in both languages. The consultant should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed environment. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.