Project

Cooperation Facility - European Solidarity Action with Mauritius

Key Expert 3: Climate finance expert

Position

Key Expert 3: Climate finance expert

Project description

The overall objective (Impact) is to contribute to the strengthening of the partnership between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius.

The specific objectives (Outcomes) are as follows:

  • (SO)1 - Support the implementation of the MIP
  • (SO)2 – (i) Support policy dialogues with the government and other key stakeholders, in key and emerging EU priority areas as well as in other ad-hoc subjects, through the organisation of events (conferences, seminars, workshops, and similar platforms), and (ii) Conduct short-term studies

Job description

Support in leveraging EFSD+, GCF or other international finance, i.e. by identifying and formulating action(s) for potential funding in the fields of climate adaptation or mitigation, environmental management and circular/green economy.

Requirements

A. Qualifications

At least a Master's degree in climate change or climate change related subject, or in the field of economy or finance.

B. General professional experience

Minimum 12 years of general professional experience with demonstrated experience working in the climate change or environment field, including climate finance or sustainable finance.


C. Specific professional experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in climate finance or sustainable finance
  • Minimum of 5 years’ working experience on project formulation
  • At least 5 years proven experience working in climate action projects, environmental projects, and/or other climate change related works
  • Concrete experience with and good knowledge of the UNFCCC and its instruments, GCF, EFSD+ and other public or private sustainable finance instruments will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the Mauritian situation is an advantage.
D. Language skills

  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).
  • French is an advantage but not a requirement.

Additional information

Expected to travel one (1) time to the location of assignment, during the execution of the contract.

 Mauritius

Attachments

Duration of assignment

01/01/2024 - 31/12/2027

Deadline for applications

24/09/2023

Job type

intermittent

Job status

tender

Project reference

23-0095-000-MUS-EU-SOL-ACT

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To apply please contact Agnès Weber (geb. Rapp) by filling in the form below.

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