Climate Finance, Lead Author (Global South)

United Nations
44 567 € - 56 432 € par an
Paris, Île-de-France
il y a 3 jours
Result of Service
Expected Outputs and Deliverables First and final drafts of the: o Ch 3.2.2 “Access to finance/hard limits to adaptation " and Ch 8 "Accessing International Support" o Chapter 4. For the subchapter on “Current Financing and Political Landscape for Loss and Damage” Contribution to writing of o and Chapter 6. “Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building” o Chapter 5: Data Collection and Monitoring Contribute to compiling a short summary/policy brief of the guide with support of all lead authors
Work Location
Remote, Global South
Expected duration
Part-time
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide overall leadership and coordination for the development of comprehensive guidelines on implementing loss and damage strategies related to climate change, with a focus on practical steps for developing countries. Background Climate change impacts are increasingly affecting developing countries, leading to significant losses and damage. There is a growing need for comprehensive guidelines to help these countries implement effective loss and damage strategies. The UNEPCCC/UNEP aims to develop a guidelines, which offer detailed guidance for countries, especially developing nations, on the issues listed above, to support loss and damage reporting in NDCs as well helping countries to structure and articulate their capacity building needs on this agenda It will cover key areas such as definitions, national frameworks, policy integration, access to international support, implementation, data monitoring, and funding strategies. The report will include practical advice, case studies, and best practices, addressing both economic and non-economic impacts, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, cross-sectoral coordination, and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations. Objectives of the Assignment The main objective is to lead the development of comprehensive guidelines on implementing loss and damage strategies related to climate change, with a focus on practical steps for developing countries. Specific objectives include: Specific objectives include: Ensure alignment with international climate goals and frameworks Provide input on cross-cutting issues throughout the guidelines Deliver a high-quality, coherent, and practical document that can be used by developing countries Objectives The main objective for the Climate Finance Specialist (Lead Author) is to lead the development of a chapter focusing on financial mechanisms, funding strategies, and accessing international support for loss and damage in developing countries. Specific objectives include: Provide leadership in developing comprehensive climate finance aspects of the guidelines Ensure the guidelines address key aspects such as financial mechanisms, funding strategies, and accessing international support for loss and damage Deliver high-quality, coherent, and practical chapters that can be used by developing countries to strengthen their financial frameworks for addressing loss and damage Output expectations The Climate Finance Specialist will be responsible for: Ensuring alignment with international climate finance mechanisms and frameworks throughout the guidelines Providing input on cross-cutting finance issues in other chapters Collaborating with co-authors to maintain consistency in finance-related content Integrating feedback from stakeholders and experts on climate finance aspects Developing case studies highlighting successful climate finance models and innovative funding strategies Performance indicators Timely Delivery of Outputs: Focuses on meeting deadlines for chapter drafts and revisions Quality and Comprehensiveness: Evaluates the depth, accuracy, and coherence of climate finance-related content Financial Strategy Integration: Assesses the effectiveness of guidance on integrating loss and damage finance into national strategies Stakeholder Engagement: Measures the incorporation of diverse stakeholder perspectives in finance-related chapters Clarity and Usability: Evaluates the practicality and applicability of climate finance recommendations Innovation in Finance: Assesses the incorporation of cutting-edge financial mechanisms and funding approaches Alignment with International Frameworks: Ensures accurate representation of relevant climate finance frameworks and mechanisms Technical Accuracy: Focuses on correct use of finance terminology, data accuracy, and proper citations Adaptability: Evaluates the flexibility of finance recommendations for different national contexts Overall Impact: Assesses the potential contribution to strengthening climate finance strategies for loss and damage in developing countries 1st deliverable – 15 Aug 2025 - Submission of draft report 2nd deliverable – 15 Nov 2025 – Submission of final Chapter and a short summary of the chapter to be used for a policy brief
Qualifications/special skills
Master's degree or equivalent in Climate Finance, Environmental Economics, or related field Minimum 2-5 years of experience in climate finance, with a focus on loss and damage Strong knowledge of international climate finance mechanisms and funds Experience in developing innovative financing solutions for climate resilience
Languages
Fluency in English
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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