IC-Climate finance coordinator

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UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.

With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

Job Description

The Consultant will be based at MoEFCC and work under the direct supervision of the GCF/GEF Focal Point, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and the Head – Action for Climate and Environment Unit to undertake the following tasks:

Technical and Policy Support on climate finance

• Support the GCF Focal Point in MoEF&CC in carrying out bilateral and multilateral consultations for the identification of national priorities and planning the GCF and GEF cycle portfolio.
• Provide programmatic analysis for improvement on a need basis.
• Sensitize national stakeholders about GCF and GEF policies, procedures, and governance, particularly the new modalities of GCF and GEF cycles.
• Coordinate with central ministries and state governments on behalf of MoEF&CC for GEFand GCF related matters.
• Coordinate with GCF and GEF Agencies & the GEF/GCF Secretariat for the effective implementation of national GEF programmes in India.
• Implement improved GEF coordination mechanisms, involving national counterparts of UNFCCC, UNCCD, UNCBD, Minamata Convention, central and state governments, and international organizations.
• Any other task assigned by GCF/GEF National Focal point

Project Development & Portfolio Management

• Support and facilitate the process of identifying new project concepts, preparation of PIFs/project documents, obtaining required approvals & endorsements, review by the national-level committee.
• Develop country positions (India) on GEF for meetings of the Regional Constituency, Global Council, and Assembly, in addition to other meetings of the GEF Secretariat.
• Facilitate participation of the GEF Focal Point and represent the GEF Focal Point at national and international fora.
• Conduct sectoral research on climate adaptation and related financing models, including blended finance strategies.
• Develop briefs on adaptation best practices, funding opportunities, and barriers to investment.
• Contribute appropriately to the ongoing work for preparation of India’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
• Any other task assigned by GCF/GEF National Focal point

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Support the GCF and GEF Technical Review Committee as per requirements and convene its meetings, bilateral and multilateral meetings with the federal and state governments, funded project proponents (for performance status), and other national and international organizations.
• Support the GEF Cell, including development and implementation of Annual & Quarterly Work Plans, Financial and Progress Reports, and periodic reporting.
• Facilitate field visits to GEF-funded projects across the country.
• Support, coordinate with stakeholders and engage actively in the workshops under GCF, particularly GCF-NAP.
• Any other task assigned by GCF/GEF National Focal point.

Knowledge Management & Capacity Building

• Facilitate data sharing, documentation, and knowledge exchange between government agencies, development partners, and financial institutions.
• Support communication strategies for adaptation awareness, ensuring policy coherence and transparency.
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and working papers related to GCF and GEF matters.
• Consult with key stakeholders through appraisals, workshops, and interviews to develop a common agreed assessment and a plan for interventions.
• Ensure all activities are delivered within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare a Ministry-wise portfolio of project concepts for onward transmission to the concerned Ministries.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisors

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Post-graduate degree in environment, management, development, policy, economics, law business administration, natural resource management or any other closely related areas. Min. years of relevant work experience
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in policy analysis related to environment, climate or related areas at the national level/state level.
• Experience of designing and implementing at least 3 projects on climate change adaptation/mitigation/environment in the past with central or state governments

Required skills and competencies

Knowledge and Technical Expertise:

• Experience of working on matters pertaining to GCF/GEF or other climate finance institutions will be an asset.
• Knowledge of climate finance mechanisms and adaptation frameworks

Desired skills Documentation skills:

• Excellent documentation skills, including technical and analytical writing.

Teamwork:

• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues (and reports where appropriate);
• Treat people with respect and is supportive and helpful with a positive contribution to the working environment.

 Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP

Required Language(s)

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.

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