Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is among the most climate-vulnerable nations globally, facing increasing threats from sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and deforestation. In response, the Government has strengthened its national climate finance system under the Climate Change Management Act (Amendment) 2023. As the Designated National Authority (DNA), the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) play a central role in coordinating climate finance access, planning, and implementation. In its capacity as DNA, CCDA has developed a National Climate Finance Strategy for 2025–2030.

To meet increasing demands for enhanced climate finance readiness and ensure alignment with the National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030, CCDA has established a dedicated Climate Finance Unit (CFU). The CFU will support project development initiatives, engagement with financial institutions, and serve as the Secretariat to key national governance mechanisms, including the proposed Climate Finance Steering Committee (CFSC).

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) through the Climate Finance Initiative for Resilient and Sustainable Transition (FIRST) project is supporting the establishment and strengthening of the CFU. As part of this support, the Climate FIRST project is looking for a national consultant to provide advisory services in supporting the delivery of the activities of the CFU during the year 2026. This consultancy contributes directly to the achievement of the Climate FIRST Project’s Output 1.4 (CFSC provides oversight on overall project implementation and reporting. development of climate rationale for project preparation). Through this consultancy, GGGI aims to provide technical support to strengthening the CFU in its role as the Secretariat to the Climate Finance Steering Committee (CFSC).

The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide advisory support to the CCDA for the operationalization of the Climate Finance Unit to serve as the Secretariat of the CFSC. The Consultant will strengthen CFU’s capacity by undertaking key Secretariat and operational functions of the CFU. The Consultant will coordinate the development, submission and implementation of GCF’s readiness projects promoted by CCDA and will ensure timely implementation of the CFU work plan and timely CFSC meetings, maintain the national climate finance pipeline, lead proposal development, coordinate stakeholders and embed best-practice guidelines and standards.

The consultant will embed within the CCDA and will report directly to the CCDA’s Acting Managing Director and will report to the Climate FIRST Project Manager within GGGI.

The specific objectives of this assignment will be the following:

• Coordinate the development, submission and implementation of GCF’s readiness projects and other funders promoted by CCDA.
• Provide advisory services for the operationalization of the Climate Finance Unit.
• Lead the organization and implementation of the Climate Finance Steering Committee meeting.
• Lead the identification, development and submission of high-quality concept notes and/or full proposals for CFSC endorsement and funder submission.
• Coordinate the creation of CFU project development guidelines, quality-assurance checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Support CFU staff on Secretariat processes, pipeline management and proposal drafting methodologies.

The consultancy will deliver the following deliverables.

Payments will be made upon satisfactory submission and acceptance of each deliverable by CCDA and GGGI.

Standard Instructions for Deliverables:

• All deliverables shall be submitted in clear, professional English, following formats agreed with GGGI.
• Reports must be concise, evidence-based, and properly referenced, with data sources clearly cited.
• Internationally recognized analytical tools and methodologies shall be applied, consistent with GGGI’s quality standards.
• Draft reports will be submitted for review and comments by GGGI; the consultant shall incorporate feedback and provide revised versions within one week.
• All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in editable formats (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as relevant) along with final PDF versions.
• All outputs and materials produced under this consultancy shall remain the property of GGGI and the Climate Change Development Authority representing the Government of Papua New Guinea.

The individual consultant is required to fulfill the following criteria:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Climate Finance, Economics, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, or related fields.
• Minimum 5years of professional experience in climate finance, sustainable investment instruments, or public financial management.
• Proven track record drafting bankable climate finance concept notes and full proposals.
• High-level secretariat support and stakeholder coordination. Demonstrated ability to service steering committees (agendas, minutes, action tracking).
• Proven track record drafting bankable climate finance concept notes and full proposals.
• Familiarity with PNG’s NDC, NAP and GCF Country Programme frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organizational and multi-stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to government and development partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• High standards of integrity, transparency and respect for CCDA and GGGI values.

Candidates shall submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English.

Note: The consultancy fee is inclusive of all professional fees. Any travel required will be arranged and covered separately by GGGI, in line with applicable policies.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.