Liaison Officer for Niue

About the Position

We are seeking a Liaison Officer for Niue to support the National Designated Authority (NDA) in climate action initiatives with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This role is pivotal in bridging GCF and national institutions to unlock transformative climate investments.

Responsibilities

Readiness

• Engage/assist the NDA in co-developing draft TOR for readiness support, ensuring alignment with national priorities.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with relevant country stakeholders, including ministries, private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Assist in completing the Financial Management Capacity Assessment (FMCA) form, if required.
• Support the NDA with adaptive management requests and contribute to midterm reviews of readiness activities.

Pipeline Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Contribute to capacity-building by imparting skills and knowledge to the NDA and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide advice, guidance, and clarifications to the NDA, accredited entities, and other stakeholders on GCF policies and procedures.
• Assist the NDA in the development of project ideas, concept notes, and funding proposals.
• Support the NDA in maintaining regular communication with accredited entities and preparing country portfolio results reporting.

Requirements

• University level degree in climate change/environmental science, climate economics/finance, engineering, project finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least eight years of experience in the public and/or private sector with a focus on climate investment and financing initiatives.
• Proven experience in institutional strengthening and capacity-building within developing economies.
• At least five years of experience in developing climate change investment proposals.
• Experience in addressing climate change issues in Niue.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in the official language(s) of Niue is highly desirable.

We Offer

• Daily rate offered for this consultancy is USD 157.
• The initial assignment is for a maximum of 180 working days over 11 months and 29 days, with the possibility of extension.
• Preference will be given to nationals or residents of Niue.

About the Company

Established in 2010 by the 194 countries that are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) serves as the world’s largest dedicated climate fund. Over the past decade, GCF has financed transformative climate projects across developing countries, empowering them to respond to and combat climate change while promoting sustainable development within their communities.