NDC Partnership Climate Finance Expert Role

4 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark UNOPS Full time

About the Role:



As a Climate Finance Expert for the NDC Partnership, you will play a vital role in supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria's efforts to accelerate climate action.



Based in Abuja, Nigeria, you will work closely with the International Economic Relations Department in the Federal Ministry of Finance and the National Council on Climate Change to strengthen resource mobilization for climate change and technical capacity on climate finance.



Responsibilities:


  • Draft an inception report outlining a clear work plan to support the government's climate finance goals
  • Develop and operationalize a National Climate Finance and Investment Strategy aligned with existing policies and targets
  • Lead the identification and mapping of barriers to investments related to climate change
  • Review the prioritized and costed NDC Implementation Framework and identify potential donors to support interventions
  • Develop a private sector engagement strategy component for climate action
  • Develop and operationalize financing instruments to mobilize climate finance
  • Facilitate coordination and collaboration among government and non-state stakeholders to enable effective mobilization of climate finance
  • Provide technical advice on Article 6 and related financing instruments
  • Develop and deliver training programs on climate finance with a training manual
  • Lead the process of mainstreaming NDCs into national development plans, budget, and other strategies
  • Align ETP/NDC and related financing opportunities
  • Support alignment of Nigeria's Net-Zero Investment Plan, Energy Transition Plan, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy, and related opportunities
  • Convene annual round table meetings on climate financing needs of Nigeria
  • Organize strong private sector engagement and participation in climate action with Nigerian private sector leveraging climate finance opportunities
  • Compile monthly and quarterly country updates on climate financing that feed into the NDC IF


This is a retainer national vacancy/position for twelve months, maximum of 220 working days, with the possibility of extension based on performance.



Requirements:


  • A Master's degree in public finance, resource mobilization, economics, natural resource management, or a relevant field of study
  • 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 from different sources and through different mechanisms such as loans, grants, equity, etc.
  • Good understanding of Nigeria's climate change finance policy environment, sectoral coordination, budgeting process, and the global climate finance landscape


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional who can demonstrate a strong track record in resource mobilization, climate finance, and program development. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.



Estimated salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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