Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser

The role of the Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser (CNCFA) is to primarily provide strategic and technical guidance on mobilising climate finance so that officials can build the capacity to draw on funds to support the implementation of the NDC and other climate related projects. The CNCFA will be expected to strengthen the enabling environment for inclusive climate adaptation and mitigation policy making and programming at the national level, and enhance the capacity of national actors to develop and strengthen climate change related policies, strategies and commitments including for mainstreaming gender and health relevant climate action. 

Kiribati is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and climate-related disasters. Its ability to respond to climate risks is hampered by its highly vulnerable socio-economic and environmental conditions and geographical situation, Kiribati’s vulnerability to sea level rise, coastal flooding, high intensity rainfall and storm surges, as well as prolonged drought, pose significant and direct additional threats to sectors and resources central to the provision of basic services and national development.

The Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser will enhance capacity of national actors to develop and strengthen climate change related policies, strategies and commitments, increase development of inclusive project proposals at national level to enhance access to climate finance, increase knowledge of key stakeholders (including government and non-governmental bodies) on climate funding sources and requirements, and increase awareness and capacity of key stakeholders (officials and institutions) to develop gender, youth and health inclusive climate change projects.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for full details.

To be considered, you will need a post-graduate qualification in any of the following: Climate Change, Environmental Studies/ Economics, Natural Resources Management; Energy; Coastal Management; Project Management; Business Studies; or any other related subject. You will need to have at least 10 years of relevant experience. This can include areas such as designing projects and/or programmes on climate action, working on multi-sectoral initiatives, institutional capacity-building, development planning and budgeting, and related initiatives.

You will need to have demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in the climate finance space; demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, stakeholder relationship building and collaboration with government agencies, donors and/or international development partners, and non-government organisations; and proven experience in developing knowledge products, including analytical pieces, papers, reports and related products. Experience in developing countries in general and demonstrated experience in the Pacific is also required.

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.