Senior Consultant , Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, SIDS Adaptation Finance Work Program

KEY POSITION DETAILS 

• CPI is recruiting for one part-time consultant to provide strategic input on adaptation finance in SIDS and to lead stakeholder engagement with key adaptation finance stakeholders in SIDS. 

• Expected time is 10-20 hours a week for a 6-month period, beginning in early 2025. Rate, time commitment, and start date are negotiable.  

• Expected 6-month contract with renewal/extension possible. 

• Fully remote location option available, prior residence or current presence in a SIDS country is a plus. 

ABOUT CPI AND THE LAB 

About CPI 

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven global offices in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor. 

About the Lab 

The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (The Lab) is a public-private initiative for which CPI is the Secretariat that identifies, develops, and launches cutting-edge climate finance instruments. It aims to drive billions of dollars of private investment into climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries.   

The Lab has funding to implement a work plan on private and blended finance for adaptation in SIDS. CPI envisions a 3-pronged approach to support ecosystem building for private adaptation finance in SIDS: 1) development of a playbook for private adaptation finance in SIDS, 2) set-up and support for an action group built from lessons of the playbook, and 3) early-stage instrument support.   

Adaptation finance for SIDS is a critical need. While the majority of adaptation finance in SIDS will come from the public sector, there is a role for the private sector to finance adaptation in SIDS. This work seeks to deepen the understanding of the private sector’s role in financing adaptation in SIDS, both retrospectively and looking forward.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Lab is seeking a talented and motivated consultant to support the Lab Secretariat, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), in the scoping and implementation of a work program focused on private and blended finance for adaptation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).  

The consultant will work in close cooperation with a Senior Analyst and other CPI staff to push forward the development and implementation of this work program. Outputs of the work program will include written publications, convenings, and support of climate finance instruments.

The consultant will provide guidance and technical expertise on private and blended finance for adaptation finance in SIDS and will support communication and engagement with a range of partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres in SIDS. The consultant will play a strategic role, advising on project scoping and implementation and in managing and growing stakeholder relationships. 

Fully remote location option available, prior residence or current presence in a SIDS country is a plus. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Input on Adaptation Finance in SIDS  

• Work closely with project team and serve as a senior advisor, advising on topics related to adaptation and resilience finance in SIDS. 

• Play a key strategic role, helping to drive and guide the design of the SIDS adaptation finance work program from inception to implementation.  

• Serve as a key internal and external advisor, providing high-level input on the needs and market opportunities for bankable climate finance solutions in SIDS. 

• Review team outputs, including methodologies, question guides, outlines, agendas, and draft reports. 

• Assist in the conceptualization and review of high-quality outputs, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.  

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Lead stakeholder engagement with key adaptation finance stakeholders in SIDS, including policy makers, financial institutions, and project developers, as well as other key stakeholders.

• Lead and participate in stakeholder engagement activities, including but not limited to meetings, briefings, roundtables, events, and webinars.  

• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe.  

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Experience in the climate finance space, with a preference for experience working on adaptation finance, blended finance, or private finance in SIDS.  

• Knowledge of SIDS policy environment, adaptation ecosystem, and climate finance needs and challenges.

• Familiarity with ecosystem of climate finance institutions and stakeholders in SIDS. 

• Private sector experience, either directly or indirectly via a third sector organization, preferably in the financial sector (government or multilateral experience) is also valuable. 

• BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, environmental policy.  

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or other relevant sectors is a plus.   

• Fluency in English required, additional language fluency is a plus.

TO APPLY 

Please submit your CV and respond to the questions found in the application portal by Friday 22nd November. 

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We work hard to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.  Our CPI teams reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a diversity and inclusion is evident through our focus on attracting and retaining staff based on skills and merit.   

 We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.  

Should you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Michelle Lee michelle.lee@cpiglobal.org.