Consultant for Climate Finance Strategy

Job Description

Duration: 15 September 2025 – 30 June 2026 (55 Day)

Scope of Work

• Review of National Policy and Fiscal Frameworks
• • Analyze key national policies and frameworks, including:
    • National Adaptation Plan
    • Nationally Determined Contributions
    • Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan
    • Climate Fiscal Framework
    • Annual Climate Budget Reports
    • Delta Plan
  • Establish a comprehensive policy context for climate finance planning.
• Assessment of Climate Finance Flows
  • Collect and analyze data on climate finance flows from public and private, domestic and international sources.
  • Include national budget allocations and off-budget support.
• Gap Analysis and Priority Setting
  • Build on existing climate finance gap assessments.
  • Identify priority sectors and thematic areas for mobilizing resources and investment.
  • Ensure alignment with national and international climate strategies.
• Mapping of Financing Modalities
  • Assess public financing options including national budget allocations, bilateral and multilateral funds (e.g., GCF, GEF, AF, MAF), and readiness support.
  • Evaluate private sector financing mechanisms such as PPPs, insurance and risk transfer instruments, green bonds, and concessional finance.
  • Explore innovative sources such as philanthropy, carbon markets, and debt-for-nature swaps.
• Institutional Engagement and Coordination
  • Facilitate structured consultations with key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance (Finance Division and ERD), Ministry of Planning, and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • Ensure alignment with national planning and budgeting processes.
  • Coordinate with UNDP’s national and international climate finance experts and other country offices to collate insights on the strategy.
• Stakeholder Consultations
  • Lead inclusive consultations with stakeholders, including:
    • Government agencies
    • UN entities
    • DFIs and development partners
    • NGOs and civil society
    • Private sector, academia, and think tanks
  • Ensure broad-based ownership and input.
• Private Sector Mobilization Strategy
  • Identify opportunities and challenges in mobilizing private investment.
  • Leverage public finance instruments and policy incentives.
  • Contribute to both the Climate Finance Strategy and the updated Climate Fiscal Framework.
• Drafting of the Climate Finance Strategy
  • Prepare a comprehensive strategy document that:
    • Aligns with national priorities and international obligations.
    • Proposes institutional arrangements and governance reforms.
    • Outlines sector-specific financing pathways and implementation mechanisms.
• Review and Validation
  • Present the draft strategy to the Finance Division and UNDP for feedback.
  • Organize validation workshops with relevant stakeholders to ensure a whole-of-government approach and incorporate feedback.
• Operational Planning
  • In collaboration with the Technical Advisory Committee, Finance Division, and UNDP, develop an Operational Plan detailing:
    • Implementation timelines
    • Institutional roles
    • Coordination mechanisms
  • Capacity Building
    • Support the Finance Division and UNDP in conducting orientation sessions for government officials.
    • Ensure effective implementation of the Climate Finance Strategy and Operational Plan.

Qualifications of the Successful Consultant

• Education
• • Minimum Master’s degree in Business/Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Development Finance, Sustainable Finance, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
• Professional Experience
  • At least seven (7) years of experience in public financial management and climate mainstreaming into national planning and budgeting processes.
  • Experience in formulating at least one (1) national-level strategy or policy related to climate change, climate finance, or sustainable finance.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public financing policy for sustainable development.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the political, legal, and institutional context for climate financing in Bangladesh or a similar economy (an advantage).
• Language Requirements
  • Excellent report-writing and communication skills in English.
  • Proposers should attach a list of relevant publications or reports with their proposal/CV.

Competencies

• Corporate Competencies
• • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
• Functional Competencies – Communication
  • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English.
  • Listens actively and responds appropriately.
  • Asks clarifying questions and values two-way communication.
  • Adapts language, tone, and style to the audience.
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • Values others’ input and expertise; willing to learn from others.
  • Places team agenda above personal agenda.
  • Builds consensus and supports group decisions.
  • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience.
  • Encourages colleagues to contribute to UNDP practice areas.
  • Actively pursues personal learning and development.
  • Applies newly acquired skills in practice.

Deadline: 14-Sep-25 @ 06:30 AM (New York time)