ADVISOR - CLIMATE FINANCE READINESS PROGRAMME

ADVISOR-CLIMATE FINANCE READINESS PROGRAMME 
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale lusammenarbeit (Gil) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.
GIZ is looking to fill the position of ADVISOR - CLIMATE FINANCE READINESS PROGRAMME.
Terms of the Contract: Fixed term contract
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
Background
The necessity of preparing for impacts of global warming and for avoiding more dangerous levels of greenhouse gas emissions will require a concerted mobilization of financial resources and effective, efficient and transparent management. A variety of international climate funds are now available, including e.g. the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Adaptation Fund (AF), and most recently the soon-to-be-active Green Climate Fund (GCF). However, mobilizing such Funds has been a challenge for many developing countries, specifically in terms of planning, institutional preparation, access, effective spending and implementation and private sector engagement.

Against this background the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMl) entrusted Gesellschaftfu rlnternationalelusammenarbeit (Gil) and KfW Development Bank with the implementation of the Climate Finance Readiness Programme (CF Ready), which is currently being implemented in 11 countries, including Tanzania, until 2018.

Responsibilities
The Advisor shall:
Manage CF Ready activities in Tanzania in accordance with the project goals with guidance from the Gil CF Ready Team and in close coordination with the national-Gll Programmes, especially the SWSD Programme, and KfW.
Implement, by collaborating with and assisting Expert Consultants, a CF Ready support measure with the Ministry of Water, inc
Advisory on the financing of adaptation measures in the water sector
Coordination of relevant stakesoloers in the process incl. MoW, VPO, MoF, Planning Commission, CSOs, private sector, research and academia
Logistical support for the preparation, implementation and follow-up of workshops, meetings, etc.
Implement, by collaborating with and assisting Expert Consultants, a CF Ready support measure with NEMC, inci.:
Advisory on project assessment procedures as well as AF and GCF NIE accreditation procedures
Coordination of relevant stakeholders in the process inc!. NEMC, VPO, MoF, Planning Commission
Logistical support for the preparation, implementation and follow-up of workshops, meetings, etc.
Facilitate coordination between the relevant partner institutions (inc!. VPO, MoW, NEMC, MoF, Planning Commission) regarding climate finance issues (e.g. through convening)
Coordinate activities of the Programme with other regional institutions (inc\. East African Community (EAC), East African Development
Bank (EADB)), multilateral institutions (inc!. UNDP, World Bank) and other donors (incl. DFID, Norway), in close consultation with the Gil Tanzania Water Programme Manager
Provide logistical support for the CF Ready Programme, including the organization of meetings, workshops and visits by mission teams
Monitor and report on the implementation of activities and the achieved impacts
Ensure the implementation of activities in compliance with the Gil Capacity Works Management model
Draft/prepare Terms of Reference for local assignments (as required)
Knowledge management; the Advisor shall;
Keep him/herself updated about adaptation to climate change and the existing climate financing sources at international and national
levels including the UNFCCC, multilateral and bilateral funds (esp. the GCF) and national climate funds.
Acquaint and keep him/herself updated about access requirements for international climate funds, especially the role of the National Designated Authority (NDA) and the accreditation requirements for NIEs of the GCF, specifically fiduciary standards and environmental

General obligations; the Advisor shall;
Be pro-active and able to work independently
Act professionally in a corporate Work environment
Become familiar with GIZlKfW planning, implementation and reporting procedures
Keep him-/herself updated about the current developments in international climate discussions - Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management Professional experience

Required qualifications, competences and experience

Master degree in an environment-related discipline or in Business Administration (MBA), Finance or Financial Management Services First degree in an environment-related discipline or professional qualification in climate change, environment or natural resource management
Good understanding of adaptation issues, ideally in relation to the water sector
Good understanding of project assessment processes (incl. project identification, appraisals, evaluation, etc.)
Good knowledge of international climate discussions and policy and relevant international frameworks e. g, UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol Good understanding of international bilateral and multilateral climate funds including the GCF, the GEF, the AF, and the CIFs ideally with a knowledge of access requirements (including fiduciary standards and environmental and social safeguards),

Professional experience
- 6-8 years experience working in climate finance, adaptation to climate change or a related field

Other knowledge, additional competences
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software , phone, lax, email, Internet ) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access or other database programme)
Fluent in English, fluency in Kiswahili Would be an asset
Good verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated towards their work, ready to update knowledge Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge
Team player in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team
Previous experience working with German Development Cooperation would be an asset
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates should send their application letter with their CV and Copies of certificates ( in hard copies) addressed to GIZ Office , 65 Ali Hassan Mwinyi , attn. HR Department , 
P.O B ox 1519.
Dar es salaam
Only shortlisted will be contacted
Dedline is October 31st 2014 only shortlisted candidates will be contacted