Expression of Interest: Business Development Consultant – Green Climate Fund (GCF) Portfolio

Abt Global Inc.; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a consultant to lead and support GCF funding proposals and manage stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience with climate finance mechanisms and strong business development skills. This role allows for flexible remote work, particularly aligning with Pacific time zones.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with GCF or comparable climate finance mechanisms.
• Strong business development and tender preparation skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with governments, donors, and/or Pacific institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support preparation of GCF funding proposals.
• Coordinate with government counterparts and stakeholders.
• Provide analysis and advice on climate finance trends.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal delivery

Climate finance knowledge

Job description

Proposed Scope of Consultancy

The role will provide flexible support to:

• Lead or contribute to preparation of GCF tender submissions and related assignments.


• Build and manage relationships with AEs, Pacific governments, and regional partners.


• Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with Abt’s climate finance strategy.


• Provide advice on positioning, portfolio development, and partner engagement.

Core Responsibilities of Consultancy

• Lead or support preparation of GCF funding proposals and tender submissions.


• Coordinate with Accredited Entities, government counterparts, and Pacific regional stakeholders to progress Abt’s GCF pipeline.


• Provide analysis and advice on climate finance trends, opportunities, and positioning.


• Build and maintain relationships that support Abt’s long-term engagement with the GCF.


• Contribute to internal strategy discussions on portfolio growth and partner engagement.

What We Value

• Demonstrated experience with GCF or comparable climate finance mechanisms.


• Strong business development and tender preparation skills (writing, compliance, bid strategy).


• Proven stakeholder engagement with governments, donors, and/or Pacific institutions.


• Ability to balance hands-on proposal delivery with forward-looking strategic advice.


• Desirable: prior work in the Pacific region; ability to work in Australin/Pacific time-zones.

We will review EOIs on a rolling basis and contact any shortlisted candidates directly.

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