Technical Advisor (Climate & Environment – Green Climate Fund Projects)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice and leadership to support the design and development of Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Notes and funding proposals.
• Strengthen climate rationale and the articulation of adaptation and mitigation measures within a specific technical area.
• Undertake technical quality assurance of drafts to ensure coherence, feasibility, and alignment with GCF requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with program design colleagues and country teams to integrate specialist technical inputs into multi-sector narratives.
• Develop knowledge products, such as technical briefs, checklists, and guidance notes, to strengthen team capability and capture lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field such as environmental management, climate change, public health, WASH engineering, renewable energy, or education.
• 5+ years of relevant international experience providing technical advisory support in a climate-related sector.
• Demonstrated experience integrating climate change adaptation or environmental sustainability into sector programming.
• Experience working with institutional donors or international NGOs to develop concept notes or proposals.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with GCF project development, including familiarity with proposal templates and investment criteria.
• Expertise in one of the following areas: Climate-Resilient Health & Nutrition, Climate-Resilient WASH, Climate & Environmental Education, Renewable Energy Solutions, or Waste Management & Circular Economy.
• Experience working in developing countries and climate-vulnerable contexts.
• Knowledge of climate risk assessment, environmental safeguards, or Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles.
• Proficiency in other UN languages such as French, Arabic, Spanish, or Portuguese.

About the Company

World Vision International is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization. With over 75 years of experience and 31,000 staff in nearly 100 countries, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.