Climate Finance Expert in Costa Rica - NDC Action Project

UNEP is looking for a consultant for the position of Climate Finance Expert for NDC Action Costa Rica to support three key processes:Training in the Creation of Climate Investment Plans: Conduct two open trainings on the implementation of the Guide for the creation of investment plans for adaptation and decarbonization of companies.Development and socialization of a feasibility study for structuring financial instruments: Develop a feasibility study targeting the most appropriate financial mechanisms for implementing the adaptation and decarbonization roadmaps for companies in the food and commerce sectors with a session to socialize the results with key stakeholders.Assistance to the NDC Action Team: Assist in developing a concept note for an adaptation project focused on coastal marine ecosystems, including providing expertise on writing up financial mechanisms in Costa Rica aligned with FONAFIFO’s mechanisms.This consultancy is essential for facilitating regional and global coordination, ensuring effective project implementation, fostering regional replication of successful strategies, and enhancing financial mechanisms to support adaptation and decarbonization efforts.NDC Action Output 3: Financial institutions at the national, regional, and global levels are engaged in the development of climate-friendly investment plans led by governments and show the intention to make climate investments that support NDC implementation.Product No. 1: A summary report detailing the results of the trainings on the implementation of the Guide for the Creation of Investment Plans for Adaptation and Decarbonization of Companies.Product No. 2: A detailed report of the feasibility study focusing on identifying the most appropriate financial mechanisms for implementing the adaptation and decarbonization roadmaps for companies in the food and commerce sectors.Product No. 3: A summary report on the support provided in developing a concept note for an adaptation project focused on coastal marine ecosystems.Work Location: Home based - Costa RicaDuration: 2 monthsDuties and Responsibilities: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system.Qualifications/special skills:ACADEMIC: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, public policy, economics, engineering, or closely related fields (mandatory). Master’s or higher degree in sustainability, project management, economics, or a closely related field (mandatory).PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 7 years of experience in structuring and promoting responsible investment projects (required).LANGUAGE: Fluency in Spanish (required). Fluency in English (required).SPECIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:PROFESSIONALISM: Experience in the design, preparation, and execution of proposals related to climate change.TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.Additional Information: No Fee #J-18808-Ljbffr