International consultant for the strengthening of “Climate-resilient WASH services and water security to support the resilience of community, health and education systems” N'Djamena, Home-based+travel
Overview
International consultant to strengthen climate-resilient WASH services and water security, focusing on climate rationale, economic analysis, co-financing, and operationalization of safeguards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strengthen the climate rationale and additionality of the project.
- Strengthen the economic and financial rationale of the project.
- Consolidate co-financing arrangements.
- Strengthen complementarity with existing projects.
- Operationalize environmental and social safeguards and gender requirements.
- Define institutional and operational implementation arrangements.
- Assess institutional and fiduciary capacities of the National Water Fund (FNE).
- Facilitate an inclusive national consultation and validation process.
- Support the development of a roadmap for maturing the Concept Note to GCF standard.
Required Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible international experience in climate change adaptation, WASH/water security and/or climate finance programme design; Demonstrated track record in developing successful GCF concept notes and/or funding proposals (at least one CN cleared by the GCF Secretariat or funding proposal approved by the GCF Board), with strong command of GCF investment criteria, the appraisal process and current portfolio/financing constraints; Thorough technical knowledge of the WASH/EASH sector in fragile contexts or in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), ideally in the Sahel or Chad; Previous work with UNICEF, UN agencies or accredited entities on climate finance is an asset, as is experience assessing and strengthening the capacity of national funds or executing entities (fiduciary, procurement, safeguards, M&E) under GCF or comparable requirements.
Qualifications
Master`s degree in one of the following fields: Water resources management, environmental or climate sciences, civil/water engineering, hydrogeology, development economics, climate finance or related fields.