Remote REDD+/Forest Carbon Finance Consultant

Summary

Join us in hiring a REDD+/Forest Carbon Finance Specialist for a 30-45 day project providing technical assistance to REDD+ offices in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. The consultant will support the development of a comprehensive Carbon Finance proposal, adhering to international standards and addressing critical needs for forest conservation.

Requirements

• Master’s degrees (but preferably a PhD) in NRM, forestry, or related environmental fields
• At least 5 years of professional experience in carbon finance, carbon market mechanism and carbon regulatory framework, international climate agreement, write-up of the proposal required by carbon standard
• Demonstrated experience in effective communications with government and project team members
• Exceptional abilities in analysis and composing content for carbon finance proposal writing
• Essential that the Consultant(s) are either from the study country or from any west African countries that possess a deep understanding of the local context to effectively perform the task
• Comprehensive knowledge of carbon financing, national climate policies, and strategies for mitigating climate change
• Knowledge in NDCs, and Paris Agreement ‘s Article 6 on climate finance
• Familiarity with REDD+ development process in Cote d’Ivoire & Liberia
• Ability to draft and analyze legal texts for carbon market frameworks

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the REDD+ offices in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia for the development of a REDD+/climate financing proposal
• Offer comprehensive support to the respective governments, with the primary goal of creating a comprehensive Carbon Finance proposal that not only adheres to international standards but also addresses the critical needs for forest conservation in both countries
• Enhance Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia’s climate change capabilities by supporting their REDD+ and Climates Changes Offices / Units to develop a REDD+/carbon financing proposal in the AFOLU/LULUCF sectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in development of carbon finance-related projects
• Familiarity with institutional structures, governance models, and legal frameworks related to environmental and climate initiatives
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with government agencies, NGOs, industry representatives, and legal experts
• Experience in facilitating workshops, consultations, and multi-stakeholder dialogues
• Knowledge of international best practices and standards in carbon market policies and regulations
• Skills in facilitating discussions with diverse stakeholders and delivering effective training sessions
• Demonstrated initiative, sense of organization, and ability to deliver results within stipulated deadlines
• Excellent command and ability to effectively communicate in both French and English