The consultant undertakes this assignment in close consultation with the project manager and the NDA, and NIEs. The scope of work requires a thorough examination of existing initiatives, options, criteria and modalities on climate change project selection in the country, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Conduct desk review of relevant documents relating to Climate Change, National Development Plan, Sectoral Strategies etc.
2. Develop Projects/Programs selection prioritization criteria
3. Work with the NDA to develop and to deliver workshop(s) to create sense of ownership from stakeholders on the prioritization producers
4. Update Ethiopia Country Program Document
5. Develop no-objection procedure vi) develop entity work program for the MoF
6. Validate the Country Program Document, No-objection procedure and entity work program and obtain feedback appropriate Government authority

The Consultant shall make the above submissions under the direct supervision of the Project Lead – GCF Readiness Project. The Consultant will provide weekly updates on progress of the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / EXPERTISE

1) Education

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in finance, climate change, sustainable development, Business Administration, development economics, statistics, engineering, environmental science, international development, law and policy, or other disciplines related to sustainability, development, environmental management, or green growth.

2) Experience 

1. At least 5+ years of operations and a minimum of 3 contracts of similar value, nature and complexity implemented over the past year.
2. At least 5+ years of experience in climate finance and sustainable finance instruments, policies and strategies.
3. Prior experience designing projects and developing concept notes for international organizations and/or MDBs and prior experience in the region.
4. Prior experience working with the NDA and familiarity with GCF’s mission and investment criteria is desirable.
5. Demonstrated experience in the design and development of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding.
6. Experience supporting national, regional or international / financing institutions with building capacity to apply international best practice standards to increase access to finance for sustainable development and/or climate change (such as GCF accreditation, ISO Certification, etc.).
7. A good understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria is highly desirable.
8. An extensive knowledge on climate investment landscape in Ethiopia.
9. Previous experience in conducting institutional gap analysis is an advantage.