National Climate Finance / Resources Mobilization Expert

The expert will provide technical input to support the development of a Strategic Resource Mobilization Plan on climate adaptation, a Climate Adaptation concept note and pre-feasibility study, and give technical guidance for setting up a monitoring system for monitoring and reporting on Adaptation action and finance in alignment with the MEL framework in the NAP and support establishment of a Trust Fund.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the national and global climate financing landscape, the existing climate finance flows and identify potential domestic and international funding sources; including government agencies, private sector entities, bilateral and multilateral funds
• Quantify sector-specific investment requirements aligned with the full NAP
• Develop timelines for short-term, medium-term, and long-term investments (e.g., up to 2030, 2050)
• Identify financing gaps by comparing forecasted needs with available and potential funding sources
• Propose appropriate financial instruments (grants, loans, bonds, guarantees, blended finance) to mobilize resources
• Support the facilitation of discussions on investment timeframes, sector priorities, and resource commitments
• Organize consultation and validation workshops for the development of the concept note
• Ensure the resource mobilization plan aligns with the full NAP and national climate policies
• Compile analysis, stakeholder inputs, and strategic recommendations into a comprehensive plan
• Provide support towards the development of an actionable resource mobilization plan with clear steps, responsibilities, and timelines
• Provide technical expertise for setting up and recommending initial contribution targets for the Climate Trust Fund
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on the plan and workshop outcomes

Requirements

• Master’s degree in financial management and business development
• At least 5 years of experience in financing/resource mobilization, environmental management, and Climate Finance
• Working knowledge of English (level C)
• National of Sierra Leone or resident of the country with a valid work permit
• Knowledge in capacity development in Climate Finance and Resource Mobilization
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and coordination skills
• Experience in working with inter-governmental bodies and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Sierra Leone’s environmental sector is an added asset
• Leadership and supervisory experience in managing projects/programmes

Skills

• Finance Management
• Business Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Climate Finance
• Environmental Management
• Capacity Development
• Strategic Planning
• Project Coordination
• Inter-governmental Collaboration
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Leadership
• Project Supervision
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Trust Fund Management
• Analytical Skills

Languages

English