Manager, Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub
LOCATION: Port Louis, Mauritius
DURATION: 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
FEE: £62,000 plus benefits
CLOSING DATE: 17:00 BST, 8 August 2025
The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance.
The CCFAH seeks to strengthen the capacity (human and institutional) of key ministries and agencies mandated to attract and manage climate finance in small and other vulnerable states; support the development of a pipeline of climate change projects in these countries; increase the evidence base on climate finance, with particular focus on small and other vulnerable states; and advance the Secretariat’s climate finance advocacy. The Hub also aims to enable member states to realise the targets set out in the Paris Climate Change Agreement and catalyse the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an inclusive manner, taking into consideration the needs of the most vulnerable including women, young people and marginalised groups.
The Manager will be expected to further support the scale-up of delivery of technical assistance towards enhancing climate finance access across the Commonwealth. Working in close coordination with the Commonwealth Secretariat Climate Change Section, under the oversight of the Head of Climate Change, the CCFAH Manager will
be responsible for management and administration of the team, supervising Commonwealth Regional Climate Finance Advisers, supporting recruitment processes, and day to day supervision and line management of the Central Hub personnel in Mauritius, providing guidance, support and performance management in accordance with work plans.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for institutional development and enhancement of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH), knowledge management, and operational management. Please refer to the terms of reference for full details.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need a Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Economics, Natural Sciences, Project Management, Public Administration, or any other related subject. You will need to have 15 years proven experience in managing teams, and engaging partners including senior government officials in the climate change and development field.
You will also need proven management and institutional development experience, with a track record of designing and scaling up programme functions; In-depth understanding of climate finance issues; experience and understanding of country level issues in SIDS and LDCs; experience of designing and implementing gender and youth sensitive processes and policies; knowledge of key stakeholders/actors engaged in climate finance for small and vulnerable countries; a proven track record of building and managing high performing teams; and possess the ability to manage effectively and be solution-oriented.
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.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.
