Climate Finance Specialist at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Climate Finance Specialist to lead the coordination, development, and implementation of climate finance projects.
• The successful candidate will be instrumental in securing funding from global climate finance mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund (AF), and Global Environment Facility (GEF), while ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements.
• The specialist will identify and develop a pipeline of climate-related projects, manage proposal submissions, oversee implementation and monitoring, and foster stakeholder partnerships at national and international levels.

Key Responsibilities
Climate Fund Accreditation & Compliance:

• Ensure continuous compliance with GCF accreditation standards.
• Manage re-accreditation and readiness for AF and GEF accreditation.
• Utilize Direct Access Entity (DAE) status to facilitate climate finance projects.

Project Development & Management:

• Identify viable climate projects in collaboration with national stakeholders.
• Develop concept notes and full funding proposals aligned with GCF/NDC priorities.
• Design financial models and implementation frameworks.
• Manage project implementation, monitoring, and risk mitigation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Build and maintain relationships with government, development partners, and global climate fund institutions.
• Represent the organization in global climate dialogues.
• Design and deliver internal training programs and GCF Readiness support.

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting:

• Develop and manage M&E systems in collaboration with internal teams.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with donor standards.
• Oversee independent audits and submit periodic project reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Sustainable Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in DFIs or multilateral climate finance settings.
• Demonstrated experience with GCF accreditation and proposal development.
• Familiarity with Nigerian NDCs and international climate policy frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira) and MS Office Suite.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, Climate Finance Essentials, CFA, etc.) are an advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be resident in Abuja, Nigeria.