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    Climate Adaptation Consultant - London, United Kingdom - Commonwealth Secretariat

    Commonwealth Secretariat
    Commonwealth Secretariat London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Contract duration: 18 months on full-time

    About the assignment

    Maldives is being supported by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the NDC Partnership in the development of an adaptation investment pipeline for potential funding. The Government of Maldives envisions a team of climate finance advisers and subject experts to support resource mobilization towards Maldives' NDC implementation with a focus on climate adaptation. This would include the development of a pipeline of bankable project proposals for potential funding.

    The Commonwealth Secretariat through its Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) is the implementation partner for the PAF and the Ministry of Environment, Maldives. CCFAH supports small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries to build human and institutional capacities to access climate finance. CCFAH already has an on-ground presence in Maldives focused on enhancing the country's ability to access climate finance by strengthening and, where necessary, supporting the establishment of institutional mechanisms and modalities to seek, receive and utilize international climate finance. This 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.

    CCFAH is looking for one Climate Adaptation Consultant, to be based in the Maldives, to support the on-ground project team.

    The consultant will work closely with the Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser (CNCFA) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology, Maldives, in developing a). A climate adaptation landscape of Maldives along with a priority list of sectors b) conduct a gap analysis, and c). Detailed project concept notes and proposals for shortlisted projects for capital mobilization.

    The consultant will support the CNCFA and Ministry in developing an investment plan for the shortlisted projects.

    • Support the program lead and team in capturing the best practices and preparing knowledge materials including resource kits, white papers, debriefing drafts, etc.
    • To organize 5 workshops over 2 years – identifying the target officials and managing the overall logistics for workshops.
    • Preparation of training material for capacity development workshops and project development trainings.

    Qualifications, Competencies, and Experiences

    • An advanced university degree in climate change, economics, public policy, engineering, business, sustainability studies, or related. For higher work experience, a first-level university degree will suffice.
    • 8-10 years of relevant work experience in climate policy development and management of projects, climate finance readiness, grant proposal writing, and climate change capacity building. International experience will be desirable.
    • Experience working with the public sector in project development, implementation, and management.
    • Ability to interact with senior government officials and a wide range of stakeholders including the private sector, and to facilitate discovery and planning processes.
    • Demonstrated skills in facilitation and cross-institutional collaboration, including with representatives of government and non-government partners.
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong conceptual, synthesis, and strategic thinking skills.
    • Ability to work in a limited-supervisory manner.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working in a team-oriented environment.
    • Competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

    Language:

    Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in Dhivehi is an added advantage.

    Please note that you need to be a Commonwealth national to apply.

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