Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser – Tuvalu
LOCATION: Tuvalu
DURATION: 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
FEE: £50,727 plus benefits
CLOSING DATE: 17:00 BST, 22 October 2024
The role of the Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser (CNCFA) in Tuvalu is to provide assistance to Tuvalu to enhance its ability to access climate finance by strengthening and, where necessary, supporting the establishment of institutional mechanisms and modalities to seek, receive and utilise international climate finance. The project will also support the country with wider efforts to mainstream climate change across national plans by enhancing the skills and expertise of staff in the host ministry and other relevant ministries and agencies. The CNCFA will provide guidance, support and coordination in accessing climate finance. Furthermore, in order to take advantage of the direct access modalities for international climate finance, this programme will support the development of a pipeline of climate change projects into full proposals for submission to potential funders. The CNCFA in Tuvalu will provide the necessary support for capacity enhancement around proposal development, programming and management of climate financing strategies. The adviser will work together with the climate finance focal point of the Ministry and will also support other relevant stakeholders and agencies through the focal point of the Ministry. The successful candidate will be responsible for: developing project proposals in response to relevant climate finance funding envelopes; the preparation of accounting and operational manuals and procedures for the Tuvalu Climate Change and Disaster Survival Fund; the development of climate insurance mechanisms for relevant economic sectors in the country; and the formulation of a Climate Change Financing Framework (CCFF) to facilitate integration of climate change into national planning and budgeting processes; and capacity building, knowledge sharing and training. Please refer to the Terms of Reference for full details. To be considered, you will need a post-graduate qualification in any of the following: Climate Change, Environmental Studies/ Economics, Natural Resources Management; Energy; Project Management; Business Studies; or any other related subject. You will need to have at least 8 years of relevant experience in climate policy development and management of projects in the area of climate change, energy, forestry, biodiversity, agriculture and technical assistance initiatives. You will need to have demonstrated knowledge and experience in climate finance readiness, grant proposal writing, climate change capacity building or technology transfer. He/she will need demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, stakeholder relationship building and collaboration with government agencies, donors and/or international development partners, and non-government organisations. Also required is proven experience in developing knowledge products, including analytical pieces, papers, reports and related products. Developing country experience, particularly in Pacific region is required. Please apply for by submitting a cover letter with your CV, outlining your experience and suitability for the role. To be considered you must be a Commonwealth citizen.
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