Consultant, Climate Finance Specialist – Rwanda (50%)

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Consultant, Climate Finance Specialist  – Rwanda (50%)

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent Canadian think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our staff of more than 230 people come from across the globe and are engaged in work that affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

Position Background:

IISD is launching a new project in Rwanda that focuses on streamlining and consolidating selected projects in the country’s NDC Implementation Framework. This project includes the inception of large-scale investment programs aligned with Rwanda's climate and development objectives, finance mobilization strategies, a results-based framework for monitoring and reporting, and organizing investment roundtables.

IISD is seeking a part-time (50%) Climate Finance Specialist based in Rwanda for the duration of the project. This local consultant will be instrumental in collaborating closely with key stakeholders, aiding in the development of large-scale investment programs, contributing to the design of a finance mobilization strategy, assisting with data collection, spearheading the organization and execution of stakeholder consultations and roundtables, and ensuring the project is tailored to the needs of Rwanda.

Responsibilities:

The Climate Finance Specialist's areas of responsibility will include:

• Working closely with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment, Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA), and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
• Supporting the development of large-scale investment programs, including conducting policy analysis, stakeholder consultations, and assessments.
• Assisting in the design of the finance mobilization strategy, including analysis of the financial landscape and support in identifying potential financiers.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of a results-based framework for monitoring and reporting, including stakeholder consultations and training.
• Organizing and participating in the investment roundtable and outreach activities, including engagement with potential financiers, investors, and partners.
• Maintaining strong lines of communication and ensuring alignment with national strategies and priorities.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree or equivalent in finance, environmental policy, economics, or another area relevant to climate finance and sustainable development.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in climate finance, sustainable development, or investment planning.
• Experience or knowledge related to Rwanda's climate finance strategies, policies, and institutional capacities is a strong asset.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to become familiar with new topics quickly.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (the working language is English).
• Understanding of the local context and networks in Rwanda.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Behavioural competencies:

• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on challenges in the context of the project.
• Results-focused; able to deliver outputs on time and to budget.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work comfortably across different cultures and remotely with a team that sits across different time zones.

Location: Rwanda (Kigali Preferred)

Duration of Assignment: 12 months

Work Nature: 50% (Contractual)

Remuneration: The estimated remuneration for this position is dependent on experience and qualification.

Start date: November 1, 2023

Closing date: October 31, 2023

Application procedure:

All submissions must be in English. Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

• A CV (no longer than two pages)
• A one-page letter of motivation

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQ+, to apply for the position.

IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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