POST TITLE: Consultancy for Blue Finance Expert: Identification of ocean-based finance for the Commonwealth Blue Charter
LOCATION: Home-Based
FEE: £30,000
DURATION: approx. 6 months
CLOSING DATE: 12:00 BST, 21 June 2024
It will need to maximise opportunities for Commonwealth countries, encapsulating the needs of SIDS, LDCs and climate-vulnerable coastal countries and taking into consideration regional diversity.
The selected consultant will need a key combination of skills and experience including:
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, business administration, public-sector management or a related relevant field.
- Demonstrated expertise of more than 7 years in ocean finance, sustainable finance, or environmental finance, with a track record of successful projects and initiatives.
- Proven ability to develop strategic financing plans, structure funds, mobilize investment, and forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts and ideas to a diverse audience.
- Experience working in international development, multilateral organizations, or government agencies is desirable.
- A strong commitment to collaborative approaches.
- Willingness to work remotely across a range of time zones
Please apply for this contract by submitting a Proposal, CV and a concise cover letter (1-2 pages) to [email protected] by 21 June 2024. Applicants must also complete the Quote Submission Documents attached to the Request for Quotation (RfQ) document.
The brief proposal (3 pages maximum) should show how the consultancy would be carried out to meet the specific objectives set out in this TOR. It should include a short statement of the candidate’s relevant expertise and experience.
Evaluation will be based on competency and cost. Where submissions are similar in quality, preference will be given to Contractors that are Commonwealth citizens.