Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser - Eswatini
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Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser – Eswatini
LOCATION: Kingdom of Eswatini
DURATION: 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
FEE: £50,727 plus benefits
CLOSING DATE: 17:00 BST, 18 July 2024
The project “Strengthening gender-responsive climate financing in Commonwealth countries” aims to increase the resilience and to support low carbon development of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth member countries to the adverse impacts of climate change. The project directly supports the Kingdom of Eswatini, to improve its enabling environment for inclusive climate policy-making, and to enhance access to climate financing for nature positive and inclusive climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.
The role of the Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser (CNCFA) is to primarily provide strategic and technical guidance on mobilising climate finance so that civil servants 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.
Responsibilities will include: Enhancing capacity of national actors to develop and strengthen climate change related policies, strategies and commitments (including for mainstreaming gender and health); increasing development of gender, youth and health inclusive project proposals at national level to enhance access to climate finance; increasing knowledge of key stakeholders (including government and non-governmental bodies) on climate funding sources and requirements; and increasing 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 to have a post-graduate qualification (Master’s degree) in any of the following: Climate Change, Environmental Studies / Economics, Natural Resources Management; Energy; Project Management; Business Studies, or any other related subject.
You will need to have at least 8 years of work experience in climate policy development and management of projects in the area of climate change, energy, forestry, biodiversity, agriculture and technical assistance initiatives. You will also need demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in the climate finance space, experience in resource mobilization, stakeholder relationship building and collaboration with government agencies, donors and/or international development partners, and non-government organisations; and experience in developing knowledge products, including analytical pieces, papers, reports and related products. Experience in developing countries in general and demonstrated experience in Africa 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.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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