Dutystation: New York, United States of America
Functional responsibilities
Program Development:
Financing a just transition in emerging markets and developing countries
Liaise and/or support theCOP30 and 31 Presidencieson challenges and opportunities to finance a just and equitable transition (and other climate finance priorities for the Secretary-General), including but not limited to country platforms, just energy transition partnerships, or NDC investment plans.
Develop regular policy briefs and technical reports for senior management on financing the transition, including trends, gaps, challenges, and opportunities in emerging markets and developing countries, through a fairness and equity lens.
Support strategy for a narrative shift that frames the transition as an enlightened self-interest decision for emerging markets and developing countries, emphasizing its financial and economic rationale.
Identify strategic policy entry points to strengthen the investment case for the transition in emerging markets and developing countries ensuring it is fair, equitable, and aligned with national economic and financial realities. Develop strategies for the UN to advocate for in selected countries and propose innovative ways to build momentum for a just, equitable transition. Stakeholders to engage can include, for instance, State Owned Enterprises, regional commissions or alliances, and relevant regional or national organizations.
Adaptation and resilience finance
Advise on strategic entry points, initiatives or opportunities to scale financing for resilience and adaptation.
Act as focal point forfinancial institutions’ groups and alliances such as the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), and the International Development Finance Club (IDFC), working across the team to deliver on the finance for an equitable, resilient, and just transition, as well as related commitments.
Support the engagement of the team on the work related to financing a just and resilient transition in emerging markets and developing countries throughout the UN system.
Policy research and advisement:
On an ongoing basis, conduct research and analysis related to financing a just and resilient transition, identifying and assessing emerging policy and research priorities and gaps and quantifying financial and economic market trends
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Work Experience
Required Experience:
Relevant experience is defined as experience in public policy and/or policy analysis.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in advisory roles is required
Experience in climate finance, especially within government agencies, international organizations and/or development financial institutions is required.
Experience and subject matter expertise across multiple areas related to climate finance, including understanding the role of multilateral financial institutions as well as climate-related governmental and private investment is required.
Desired Experience:
Previous advisory roles to senior leadership within the United Nations or its agencies is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the energy transition and its associated challenges and opportunities in developing countries is desired.
Experience in designing or leading stakeholder initiatives is also considered an asset.
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