Consultancy for the development of fact sheet of climate funding opportunities for Angolan publ[...]

UNICEF; Tarkastad; On-site; ZAR 513 000 - 857 000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization is seeking a consultant to bridge knowledge gaps and access climate funding in Angola. The role involves conducting literature reviews, preparing accessible materials for different audiences, and organizing webinars and workshops. Candidates should have a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, preferably with an international organization. The position emphasizes fluency in Portuguese, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to make impact

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in economic and social sciences.
• Experience managing complex relationships with various stakeholders.
• Fluency in Portuguese, verbal and written; knowledge of English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review of climate finance opportunities.
• Prepare materials for accessing climate funds.
• Facilitate webinars and in-person workshops.

Skills

Data identification

Data analysis

Strong interpersonal skills

Report writing

Communication for development

Education

Master’s degree in public/private finance, economics, or related field

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

Background

Located on the west coast of Southern Africa, Angola is heavily influenced by climate variables due to its Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Benguela cold‑water current, and its high‑altitude central plateau. These factors result in the country experiencing both humid and dry tropical conditions. Global data shows that Angola emits only 0,08 per cent of global CO2 emissions, nevertheless according to UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Index Angola ranks 10th, with an “extremely high risk” of facing negative and devastating climate effects. In essence, the biophysical impacts of climate change driven by the frequency and severity of extreme events, such as heat waves, coastal storm surges, droughts and floods are projected to increase. Given the country’s political history and the relatively recent end (2002) of a protracted civil war, the country has not had the opportunity to put in place the necessary infrastructure needed to yield meteorological data for the last 50 years. This results in minimal data collection on key climate trends, such as rainfall patterns and temperature. All these elements are especially problematic in the context of increasingly frequent and severe climate change impacts, such as droughts and extreme rainfall, becoming more common in Angola. The Climate Landscape Analysis for Children developed by UNICEF Country Office (CO) in 2023, refers to children as the most affected by the impacts of climate change through decreased food security, reduced access to water and increased risk of being impacted by heatwaves or extreme events. The knock‑on effects on child health are significant, such as increased malnutrition, anemia and stunting. Children are further impacted by an increased burden of disease caused by rising temperatures and improper sanitation infrastructures and practices, which magnifies the risks created by limited access to healthcare. The lack of potable water, including proper sanitation and reliable sources of energy, results in women and children walking further to collect water, or wood for fuel purposes. Along with children being removed from school to support their families, this reduces access to and performance in education, which is already low in Angola.

Scope of Work

The proposed consultancy will intervene to bridge the gap in knowledge to access climate funding opportunities at the National and Provincial levels as young people in Angola struggle to have their voices heard. Interventions in the field of climate finance support the Government and the private sector in their efforts to access climate finance and reduce economic dependence on oil and gas funding opportunities. The activities will, therefore:

• Study the national and international landscape of climate finance available for Angola through literature review and at least five meetings with strategic actors (Ministry of Finance, private banks, microcredit enterprises, UN agencies, etc.).
• Prepare easy‑to‑use material (leaflets) for public‑private companies, start‑ups and CSOs of Angola to access climate funds.
• Conduct at least two validation online webinars to collect feedback.
• Conduct one in‑person dissemination workshop (within UNICEF premises) to present the final documents.
• Develop the template of a climate bankable project for two of the most accessible climate funds in Angola for the targeted audience. The template must provide guidance for users to easily fill the project document.

Deliverables and Timeline

• Deliverable 1 – Literature review of the national and international climate finance architecture accessible for Angola, looking at recent trends.
• Deliverable 2 – Co‑elaborate with the private sector and CSOs in Portuguese, only three fact sheets concerning available national/international funding mechanisms for climate finance opportunities (one specific for CSOs of different sizes and capacity, one for start‑ups, one for small‑medium public/private companies). The factsheets shall be fully edited, though infographic and design is excluded from the scope of work.
• Deliverable 3 – Conduct validation online webinars and an in‑person dissemination workshop to collect feedback and present the final documents.
• Deliverable 4 – Develop a user‑friendly template of a climate bankable project for two of the most accessible climate funds in Angola for the targeted audience.

Timeline: Maximum number of days – 40.

Attached is the All‑Inclusive Financial Proposal. Please submit your financial proposal in attachments All‑Inclusive Financial Proposal Form UNICEF.docx.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in public/private finance, economics and social science, international economics and management, economics and finance, business or general management.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in economic and social sciences, data identification, collection and analysis.
• Experience in interactions and management of multiple complex relations with different actors (e.g., Government institutions, UNICEF, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data collection/analysis tools and information management tools and mechanisms.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience of working with an international organisation or the UN System would be considered an asset.
• Fluency in Portuguese, verbal and written; knowledge of English would be considered an asset.
• Excellent report‑writing skills.
• Experience in communication for development, simplification of technical content and/or production of user‑friendly materials would be considered an asset.

Core Values and Competencies

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with our Values Charter: UNICEF Values.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post include:

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drive to achieve results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Think(s) and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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