Subnational Climate Finance and Sustainable Buildings Consultant

The consultant will support the development of knowledge products and collaborative project proposals targeted at subnational actors for climate resilience in the built environment sector. The role includes providing technical inputs, supporting resource mobilization, and engaging with various stakeholders to enhance subnational climate finance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of five GlobalABC knowledge products targeted at subnational actors or incorporating specific guidance/recommendations for subnational action.
• Contribute to the development of collaborative project proposals on buildings at the subnational level.
• Provide overall support to the Subnational Climate Action Unit’s finance-related work, including technical inputs and review for relevant documents.
• Contribute to UNEP’s participation in relevant partnerships and networks.
• Support resource mobilizations for projects.
• Engage with private sector, finance institutions, academic and research institutions, other UN agencies, and other stakeholders in the climate finance space.
• Contribute to UNEP’s work under the SDSN Urban SDG Finance Commission and Local2030 Working Group 2 on Localizing Finance.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in sustainable buildings and construction, sustainable urban development, economics, finance, business administration, climate change, environmental studies, or a related field is required.
• A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of three years professional experience in the field of sustainable buildings and construction is required.
• Experience in climate finance, development finance, economics, or a relevant field of work is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.

Skills

• Sustainable Building Design
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Climate Finance
• Development Finance
• Economics
• Environmental Studies
• Resource Mobilization
• Technical Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Proposal Preparation
• Climate Resilience
• Independent Work
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

Languages

English, French