CONSULTANCY: Proposal Development in various countries (GCF-CREWS Scaling Up Framework)
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Home-based, Remote
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
60 Days/6 months
Organizational Unit
Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Secretariat
Cabinet Office of the Secretary-General
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Head of the CREWS Secretariat, 3 consultants are to be engaged by CREWS to support various countries in developing full proposals as part of the roll-out of the Green Climate Fund-CREWS Scaling Up framework.
The Consultants will be required to develop the full proposal per GCF requirements.
The process will entail the following:
1. Facilitate the thinking process with the key partners building on the outcomes of the CREWS projects; also undertaking consultations with relevant country representatives to review the log frame information developed.
2. Prepare the full proposal with annexes in accordance with the GCF requirements. Particular attention should be given to:
a. The relevance of the proposed intervention with consideration paid to ensuring suitable and adequate data and information to show a strong climate rational and project results;
b. Relevant pre-feasibility/feasibility and gender studies already done under CREWS that can inform project design and the theory of change;
c. Ensuring clear context and project description with agreed components, outputs, and activities;
d. Providing clear description of the project implementation structure and arrangements between all relevant entities, including information on the flow of funds and responsibilities;
e. Ensuring the completion of a detailed budget that clearly identifies GCF funding requirements, the preferred instruments, and co-financing (including in-kind) if relevant; and
f. Preparation of all mandatory annexes required for submission to the GCF.
3. Organize and moderate further consultations, as needed with Key stakeholders and other interesting parties including government beneficiaries, persons from the meteorological services, private sector and civil society organisations, to further enhance the funding proposal before final submission.
4. Carry out other relevant duties as required.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education Advanced university degree in in climate change, climate adaptation, meteorology, hydrology, disaster risk reduction or related field. |
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| Experience At least 10 years’ experience in providing leadership and expert advice in programme and operations for climate financing. |
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| Other requirements – Expertise in producing high quality reports and documents, including funding proposals for full projects and SAPs, for the GCF. – Solid knowledge of Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS). – Strong workshop facilitation skills. – Flexibility, teamwork skills, professional and personal integrity. – Proven work experience and knowledge of the LDCs and SIDS would be an asset. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) |
Additional Information:
Focal point email for additional information: Maria Lourdes Kathleen Macasil ([email protected])
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.Date of issue of vacancy notice:
