Consultant on Macro-Climate

Overview

This consultancy aims to support the Government of Lao PDR in strengthening technical capacity to integrate macroeconomic goals into climate action planning, specifically for the Energy and Industry CO₂ Reduction Master Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a national study on the macroeconomic-fiscal-climate nexus in Lao PDR.
• Design and analyze policy-relevant scenarios related to climate change and climate action.
• Propose tailored policy recommendations, including fiscal strategies, financing options, and implementation roadmaps.
• Participate in workshops in Lao PDR for information collection and dissemination of study findings.
• Deliver a policy-focused presentation of the study's key findings, methodologies, and recommendations.

Required Experience

Broad and in-depth understanding of macroeconomic policy, climate risk analysis, climate-integrated debt diagnostics, fiscal instruments, disaster-risk financing and sustainable finance. Sound knowledge of the policy landscape and challenges in Lao PDR. Experience in analytical or advisory roles in support of national governments or international development agencies is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in quantitative macroeconomic analysis, macro-fiscal assessment, debt sustainability analysis, climate-related fiscal risk assessment, scenario analysis or related analytical methodologies is highly desirable. Experience in developing or applying analytical frameworks for macro-fiscal, debt sustainability or climate-risk assessment in developing countries, especially least developed countries, would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in International Development/Economics/Philosophy/Development Planning. Working experiences on Climate Action Planning.

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