Climate Finance Expert

2 months ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark UNOPS Full time
Job Title: Climate Finance Expert

UNOPS is seeking a highly skilled Climate Finance Expert to support the NDC Partnership in Nigeria. The successful candidate will work closely with the National Council on Climate Change and the International Economic Relations Department in the Federal Ministry of Finance to strengthen resource mobilization for climate change and technical capacity on climate finance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and operationalize a National Climate Finance and Investment Strategy
  • Lead the identification and mapping of barriers to investments related to climate change
  • Review and prioritize the NDC Implementation Framework and map potential local and international donors
  • Develop a private sector engagement strategy component for climate action
  • Facilitate and strengthen coordination and collaboration among government and non-state stakeholders
  • Provide technical advice on Article 6 and related financing instruments
  • Develop and deliver a capacity and national training program on climate finance
  • Lead the process of capacity building in NDC mainstreaming into national development plans, budget, and other strategies
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in public finance, resource mobilization, economics, or a related field
  • At least five years of experience in public finance, private sector, and/or NGO sector with a focus on resource mobilization, economics, donor engagement, and program development
  • Strong technical experience in resource mobilization for climate-change related projects
  • Good understanding of Nigeria's climate change finance policy environment, sectoral coordination, budgeting process, and the global climate finance landscape
What We Offer:

UNOPS offers a competitive remuneration package and a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding environment.



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