Director of Climate Finance Division

About the Climate Finance Capacity Support Programme

DT Global delivers the Capacity Support Programme for MFAT. The scope of this programme is quite broad as its aim is to be responsive to the needs of Pacific Island countries. It includes providing personnel or training to assist with:

• Delivering and reporting on the flexible finance provided by MFAT;
• Developing/updating national climate change plans and reporting frameworks;
• Developing and investment-ready pipeline of projects;
• Delivering climate change priorities;
• Improving climate finance reporting; and
• Accessing a broader range of climate funding.

For more information, please see www.cfcsp.co.nz

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Opportunity
The Director of the Climate Finance Division (CFD) is a leadership role within Kiribati's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) responsible for managing the division during a period of significant growth and development. The role will support the Government of Kiribati to lead the CFD and strengthen its strategic approach to accessing multilateral climate funds. The Director’s responsibilities are closely aligned with the National Climate Financing Strategy for the Republic of Kiribati (2025–2027). Key duties include mentoring CFD Senior Programme Officer and CFD Support Officer(s) and spearheading the development of a "sustainability plan" to ensure the division remains viable beyond June 2027. The role also serves as a critical focal point for the division, requiring a candidate with extensive experience in the field, such as prior work advising on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) board.

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About You

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in Economics, Accounting, Public Finance, International Development, or other relevant field
• 10 years or more of relevant experience in development finance.
• A strong background in climate change and environmental issues.
• End-to-end program and project management experience, including multi-project coordination, project financial management, proposal and report writing, and resource mobilisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in emerging environmental issues and challenges (including climate change) in the Pacific Islands region.
• Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to lead a team, including the ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Credible experience working with development donors, multilateral donors, and those donors funding climate change programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse groups
• Experience with change management processes including establishing new organisational divisions, recruitment, and development of new business systems and processes to facilitate the new functionality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including facilitation and presentations.
• Experience in cost benefit analysis and non-market valuation. Demonstrated understanding of database principles with strong computer skills (MS Office suite preferred

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Science, Sustainability, Finance, Environmental Management, Public Policy
• Experience in development finance in the Pacific region.
• Familiarity with multilateral agencies (World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, etc.)
• Understanding of and commitment to Communications and Monitoring, Evaluation, Results and Learning (MERL)