Climate Finance Access Network Individual Consultant, Solomon Islands

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

GGGI supports Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in transitioning towards climate-resilient, inclusive and environmentally sustainable economies. GGGI has six Members in the Pacific Islands region: Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu. Since commencing operations in Fiji and Vanuatu in 2015, GGGI has expanded its presence through offices in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga. Through regional initiatives, including the Pacific NDC Hub, the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) and the SIDS Climate Action Program, GGGI engages with all 14 PICs. Its regional portfolio comprises 40 active projects, supported by approximately 100 staff across 12 PICs.

GGGI’s work in the Pacific focuses on strengthening the policies, institutions and technical capacities needed to advance climate action and mobilize green investment. This includes policy development, technical assessments, capacity strengthening, climate finance and investment planning, and the preparation of priority projects for financing. Working closely with governments and national, regional and international partners, GGGI aims to mobilize over USD 650 million by 2027 to support the region’s transition towards climate-resilient green growth.

Access to climate finance remains a significant challenge for Pacific Island Countries and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs). Despite international commitments to increase financial support, countries with limited institutional and technical capacity face difficulties navigating complex funding requirements, developing investment-ready proposals and structuring appropriate financing arrangements. These constraints can prevent national climate priorities from progressing into funded and implementable projects, highlighting the need for sustained technical support within government institutions.

CFAN is a global, demand-driven initiative established to address these barriers by strengthening countries’ capacity to secure and structure finance for priority climate investments. Its approach centres on embedding highly trained climate finance advisors within host ministries and institutions, where they provide practical support for project identification, development, financial structuring and engagement with financing partners. By combining dedicated advisory support with specialist training, peer learning and connections to funding institutions, CFAN helps countries translate their climate objectives into financeable projects while building lasting institutional capacity.

The first phase of CFAN in the Pacific ran from April 2021 to March 2024 with funding from the Government of Canada. The second phase runs from June 2023 to June 2027 and is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). GGGI implements CFAN in eight PICs (Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu) through embedded Climate Finance Advisors who support government-led climate finance priorities. CFAN is coordinated globally by the Rocky Mountain Institute, which serves as its Secretariat, with regional collaboration involving the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).

Through CFAN, GGGI strengthens the link between national climate priorities, project preparation and access to finance. The program supports the development of climate investment pipelines, improves countries’ readiness to engage with financing partners, and strengthens government capacity to advance projects towards financing and implementation.

The CFAN Advisor Consultant will lead the implementation of green and climate investment work in the Solomon Islands as part of the CFAN program in the Pacific. You will contribute to leading and mobilizing green and climate investment through origination and development of green investment pipelines in line with the country's priorities and GGGI programmatic solutions, and delivery of in-country capacity building. This position reports directly to the Regional Director, who serves as the CFAN Program Manager and is based in Fiji, with a dotted line to the Country Representative, and will work closely with the country team.

The consultant’s responsibilities will be divided into interlinked roles to assist project management activities and technical deliverables. The scope of work will include:

The consultant will:

• Provide financial expertise and substantive inputs across green growth sectors in line with the country’s priorities and GGGI’s programmatic solutions, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure, sustainable maritime transportation, etc.
• Contribute to the design of financial structures and instruments which meet risk-reward expectations of investors and enable capital flows into priority sectors
• Lead the development of green bankable projects through identification of investment opportunities, elaboration of business models and structures
• Lead the design of the Expressions of Interest, Concept Notes and/or Proposals as necessary based on agreed actions.

In doing so, the consultant will work with:

• Country Representative, Deputy Country Representative and/or Senior Officer based in the country and the Regional Director to originate and develop investment opportunities.
• Relevant internal, including Regional Office and HQ-based staff, and external stakeholders to develop business cases, investment documentation, identify and analyze project opportunities, competitive strengths and weaknesses of projects and their sponsors.
• CFAN PM to design and facilitate in-country capacity building efforts to transfer critical skills and knowledge to local staff in relevant ministries.

The Consultant´s tasks will include:

• Strengthening existing and identifying new green investment projects, concept note development and full proposal development, based on program needs, gaps, opportunities and strengths
• Lead and participate in the design and structuring of financing mechanisms and risk reduction instruments for identified projects
• Conduct the (pre) feasibility assessment of green investment/infrastructure projects and programs engaging all relevant stakeholders
• Analyze financial data and use financial projections to design and recommend suitable financial structures.
• Coordinate between national ministries to accelerate projects through investment pipeline development
• Where possible, pursue opportunities to finance projects through domestic resources as a means of enhancing country ownership.
• Perform gap analysis, financial, economic, and regulatory analysis throughout project concept and design stages in collaboration with the country's team and government counterparts.
• Any other analytical work to ensure that deliverables are provided in a timely manner to support subsequent work and consistent with work plan.
• Advise and provide assistance to relevant ministry focal point and other government line ministries, NGOs and private sector stakeholders in project proposals development and submission, including by navigating the range of financing sources including but not limited to Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund (AF) and other relevant financiers
• Establish and deepen stakeholder engagement at various levels to secure their proactive participation, ownership, and contribution for investment pipeline prioritization, development and submission
• Collaborate with country team and government counterparts and relevant stakeholders to design projects and drive them toward maturity and financing.
• Serve as an active member of the CFAN community, including by representing CFAN at events and external meetings, as well as by advancing CFAN’s value-add through peer-to-peer learning, knowledge exchange, and cohort activities.
• Engage and manage recruitment and deliverables of technical consultants to achieve the desired outcomes. 

This consultancy will be a days-based consultancy and will be paid a daily rate of USD 250 for work performed in accordance with the Objectives of the Assignment. Payments will be processed monthly, subject to submission of a monthly timesheet indicating the number of days worked during the reporting period and certification of satisfactory performance by the Regional Director/ CFAN Project Manager.

Additional Information:

• The Individual Consultant will report to the Regional Director/ CFAN Project Manager directly for the completion of the tasks and duties at GGGI
• All deliverables, reports,data and information, and other documents prepared or received from the stakeholders from the start to the end of the assignment shall be saved in MS Teams Platform created by GGGI.
• The Consultant shall submit each deliverable report in electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
• All outputs must be in English.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced university degree in economics, finance, business administration or another related field.
• 5-8 years of experience working in climate finance, preferably for a financial institution or development agency.
• Experience accessing and structuring finance for climate investments.
• Experience with international climate finance institutions, particularly technical aspects of mitigation and adaptation activities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience working in developing countries on climate and development issues.
• Experience working in Pacific Island countries on climate finance and development issues would be an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL

• Demonstrated ability to formulate concept notes and project proposals in compliance with requirements of various climate finance funds.
• Demonstrated relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Resourceful and able to develop and operationalize strategies to achieve outputs and outcomes.
• Knowledge of and experience in adhering to internationally agreed environmental and social safeguards (ESS) and gender-sensitive design requirements.
• Willingness and ability to commit to in-country work for and travel as required and where possible.

CORPORATE

• Project management: Proven ability to independently plan, manage and complete projects that deliver quality outcomes in a timely and inclusive manner.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver products or presentations that are concise, easy to understand and influential.
• Influencing change: Track record of engaging effectively to secure buy-in, underpinned by strong listening, trust-building, influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Team player: Capacity to be a selfless team member, to operate across organizational boundaries, and maintain a resilient, positive and results-focused mindset in a dynamic environment.
• Promotes an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.

The Individual Consultant will ensure: 

• Availability during the project period.
• Ensure a work plan is developed to meet the deliverables required
• No conflict of interest arises while taking this assignment.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Application, Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.