GCF Concept Note Development Consultant

Overview

Develop one concept note for a green hydrogen project in Trinidad & Tobago for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The role supports the "Advancing a Regional Approach to the Green Hydrogen Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean" project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prefeasibility study and project documentation.
• Identify information gaps and coordinate inputs.
• Engage prospective Accredited Entities and financing partners.
• Assess alignment with national priorities and GCF investment criteria.
• Incorporate climate rationale, theory of change, project components, implementation arrangements, financing structure, environmental and social considerations, gender responsiveness, risks, and sustainability into the concept note.
• Develop one (1) concept note in Trinidad & Tobago for submission to the GCF, including under the SAP, EDA RfP and/or those targeted for PPF assistance.

Required Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience supporting energy, transport and/or infrastructure projects or policies is required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing GCF concept notes, funding proposals or comparable climate-finance project documents is desirable.
• Experience in green or low-emission hydrogen projects, policies or investment planning is desirable.
• Experience developing and implementing climate change or clean-energy projects in developing countries, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean, is desirable.
• Experience engaging with National Designated Authorities, GCF Accredited Entities, multilateral development banks and/or private investors is desirable.
• Experience assessing project financial and economic viability, financing structures, public-private partnership options, environmental and social considerations, and gender-responsive approaches is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, public policy or a closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree in engineering, energy, transport, urban planning, economics, finance, public policy, environmental or social sciences, sustainability, or a closely related field is required.

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