Support research on Lebanon Green Investment Facility (LGIF)

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Mission and objectives

Our Mission and Vision: As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. Our Development Objectives: UNDP’s work, adapted to a range of country contexts, is framed through three broad development settings. 1- Eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions 2- Accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development 3- Building resilience to crisis and shocks Our Strategic Solution UNDP is implementing six cross-cutting approaches to development, known as Signature Solutions. A robust, integrated way to put our best work – or 'signature' skillset – into achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 1. Keeping people out of poverty 2. Governance for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies 3. Crisis prevention and increased resilience 4. Environment: nature-based solutions for development 5. Clean, affordable energy 6. Women’s empowerment and gender equality

Context

The volunteer shall research the legal form of the LGIF;(what type of special purpose vehicle (SPV) would be best suited; legally, from a tax perspective, donor compliance, governance, and jurisdiction) the alignment of LGIF with the COP 26 Paris agreement; the Memorandum and articles of incorporation of the SPV; and the General Partner and Limited Partner draft agreements.

Task description

We are looking for 1 Online volunteer who has experience in research with excellent writing skills. The task will include the following responsibilities: - Discuss and determine parameters for the research - Identify and gather sources - Conduct research - Develop a short report on findings The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 5-7 documents (these can include articles, studies, etc.) over the course of the assignment duration. The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the Climate Change team at UNDP and learn about the ways in which research on Climate Change can support determining the most appropriate modality for the design and operationalization of the LGIF, which will consequently be a channel to merge different types of climate finance and accelerate the implementation of Lebanon's National Determined Contribution (NDC).