Application close date

10/30/2026

Title

Morocco Project Consultant – Climate Finance

1. Project Background

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is strengthening its engagement in the Kingdom of Morocco in support of the country’s sustainable infrastructure and climate development priorities. AIIB approved a USD 200 million Results-Based Financing operation supporting Morocco’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), currently under implementation. Building on this engagement, AIIB is preparing a Climate Policy-Based Financing (CPBF) operation, structured as a programmatic series of subprograms, to support the Government of Morocco’s climate governance, data and resilience agenda. Effective delivery of this engagement requires dedicated technical and operational capacity on the ground, including sector analysis, reporting support, and technical coordination with project counterparts.Given the growing engagement in Morocco, AIIB requires continued in-country support to (i) facilitate effective implementation of ongoing operations, (ii) support the technical identification and preparation of new climate-related financing opportunities, and (iii) strengthen technical coordination with government counterparts and stakeholders.To this end, AIIB seeks to recruit, through a competitive selection process, a Project Consultant based in Morocco to provide technical, analytical and operational support to AIIB’s climate-related engagement in the country.

2. Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to provide technical, analytical and operational support to AIIB’s climate-related activities in Morocco by:• Supporting implementation and technical monitoring of AIIB-financed climate operations;• Contributing technical and sectoral analysis to the identification and preparation of new climate finance, climate data, health and resilience-related opportunities;• Providing operational-level coordination with technical counterparts and project teams to support data-sharing, monitoring and technical validation; and• Supporting missions and technical documentation for senior management and external engagement.

3. Scope of Services

The assignment will be time-based and include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:(1) Support to implementation of ongoing operations. • Support technical coordination with implementing agencies and project teams for AIIB-financed programs, including climate-related operations (e.g., the NDC-support Results-Based Financing operation);• Monitor implementation progress and technical indicators, and flag issues requiring attention by AIIB teams;• Prepare technical notes, implementation updates and mission documentation;• Facilitate technical-level communication between AIIB, co-financiers and national technical counterparts, as needed.(2) Technical and sectoral analysis for climate finance and new opportunities.• Conduct technical and sectoral analysis, background notes and preliminary assessments to support identification of new climate-related financing opportunities, including but not limited to:o Climate Policy-Based Financing (CPBF);o Results-Based Financing (RBF);o Climate data and meteorological systems;o Health infrastructure and climate resilience programs;o Other climate-related priority programs, as relevant.• Support technical due diligence, sector diagnostics and preliminary assessments to inform new operations;• Contribute to preparation of concept notes, background notes and internal briefing materials.• Progressively contribute technical inputs and analysis to project preparation, as requested by AIIB.(3) Technical-level coordination and reporting.• Support operational-level coordination with technical departments and units of relevant government counterparts (e.g., technical and project units within MEF, sector ministries and agencies) for data-sharing, technical follow-up and monitoring purposes;• Undertake initial technical follow-up and data-gathering with counterparts on AIIB’s behalf, referring findings and proposed next steps to AIIB for review and validation prior to formal communication;• Support coordination with other local development partners (under the Whole-of-Partners approach) on technical and operational matters;• Prepare technical and analytical notes on relevant policy and data developments for AIIB teams.(4) Representation and external engagement. • Represent AIIB, as requested, in selected technical meetings, workshops and climate-related forums and events in Morocco;• Support preparation of technical and background materials for AIIB’s engagement with government counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders.(5) Mission and Senior Management support. • Support preparation and logistics for AIIB project and technical missions;• Assist in the preparation of agendas, technical briefing notes, talking points and background materials for visiting AIIB staff and senior management;• Support technical follow-up actions arising from missions and high-level meetings

3. Scope of Services (Continued)

(No Value)

4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables

As a time-based assignment, the Consultant will provide advisory services and the following key outputs, not limited to:• Periodic brief written updates on implementation status of AIIB-supported operations;• Sectoral and technical analytical notes on climate finance, climate data, health infrastructure or resilience-related opportunities;• Technical and data mapping notes, as requested.• Technical inputs and background analysis in support of project preparation, as requested.Deliverables will be agreed with AIIB on a rolling basis and aligned with operational needs. They shall be prepared in English and submitted electronically (Word, Excel, or PDF), unless otherwise agreed with AIIB.

4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables (Continued)

(No Value)

5. Implementation Arrangement

Location• The assignment will be home-based in Morocco, with travel within the country as required. Timing• The assignment is expected to commence in December 2026 and be carried out on an intermittent, time-based basis, with an estimated level of effort of up to 120 working days over a period of 12 months, subject to project needs, budget availability and satisfactory performance.• The sequencing and allocation of inputs will be guided by the AIIB project team in line with key project milestones.Reporting• The Consultant will report to a designated staff member(s) of AIIB’s Public Sector Clients Department, North (PSC-N), who will be the contractual point of contact.• All interactions with parties external to AIIB shall be undertaken under the supervision and guidance of AIIB.Contractual Arrangements• The contract will be time-based, with payments made against approved timesheets and deliverables in line with the agreed terms. • Travel expenses, accommodation, and per diems will be reimbursed per contract provisions and subject to prior request and approval.Data Confidentiality and Ownership• All data and information collected, generated, or developed under this assignment shall remain the property of AIIB and shall not be disclosed without prior written consent.• Information received from AIIB for the purpose of this assignment must be treated as confidential and used solely for execution of these TORs.

5. Implementation Arrangement (Continued)

(No Value)

6. Support to the Consultant by the Bank

• AIIB PSCN shall make available to the Consultant all documents and data essential for carrying out the assignment. • AIIB PSCN shall provide necessary assistance to facilitate the Consultant’s engagement with the counterparts, and their consultants.

7. Knowledge Transfer and Training

NA

Qualification Requirement

The Consultant should possess the following:• A minimum of 15 years' experience in public finance management, climate finance, or development advisory, including with multilateral development banks or similar institutions;• Demonstrated experience with results-based or Program-for-Results (PforR) financing instruments, including the development and monitoring of results frameworks and expenditure frameworks;• Experience coordinating with Program Management/Implementation Units (PMU/PIU) within government ministries, including preparation of concept notes, aide-memoires and technical workshop materials for multiple ministerial departments and public agencies;• An engineering, finance, or other quantitative professional background; project/program management certification are an asset;• Excellent drafting and analytical skills in French and English; Arabic is an asset.

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