CONSULTANCY - Climate Finance Subject Matter Expert and Content Developer SSA-2026-CRI-SSCD-2

Climate finance has become a central pillar of international efforts to support climate adaptation, resilience-building and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Despite the growing availability of climate finance through multilateral climate funds, development banks and bilateral mechanisms, many developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other vulnerable countries, continue to face significant institutional and technical barriers in accessing and mobilizing these resources.

The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of the Climate Research and Information Section and will report biweekly to the Scientific Officer of the Section. The Consultant shall work collaboratively with the complementary consultant appointed by WMO. The completion of certain deliverables is dependent on the timely completion and review of corresponding deliverables produced by the other consultant. The development process will follow an iterative approach, with periodic joint reviews and revisions coordinated by the WMO Secretariat. Under this structure, the Consultant will:

• Knowledge of climate change and climate science policy. Knowledge of international to national climate finance strategies and relevant institutions, particularly in developing countries. 
• Ability to structure technical content into coherent learning modules for senior-level audiences. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex policy, technical and financing information into concise and practical guidance. 
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and online learning approaches is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.

Master's degree or equivalent in economics, economic development, international relations, business administration, finance, environment and natural science, or a similar field.

•  Minimum 15 years of experience with the preparation of funding proposals for climate funds. 
•  Experience with stakeholder engagement with private sector and civil society organizations. 
•  Experience working with developing countries in climate and/or environmental multilateral programming and financing. 
• Proven experience in developing technical methodologies, drafting high-level technical or policy papers for intergovernmental processes.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering executive-level capacity development programmes, training courses, workshops or learning products on climate finance, climate services, adaptation planning or related fields. 
• Proven experience in the capacity development of NMHSs to access climate finance. 
•  Experience in translating complex technical or policy guidance into practical learning and knowledge products for decision-makers.
• Experience working with UN systems, NMHSs, climate services institutions, or UNFCCC processes is highly desirable.
 

Excellent command of written and spoken English required.
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
 

Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system.

Do not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

WMO does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). WMO will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.