Adaptation Finance Specialist

Advances the G7 Adaptation Accelerator Hub by shaping investment plans, technical assistance and financing partnerships for climate-resilient projects. The role coordinates global outreach, advises country programmes and links adaptation pipelines with public, private and philanthropic capital.

Department: UNDP Rome Centre

• Coordinate international outreach with governments, development banks, investors and philanthropies
• Design technical assistance for adaptation investment strategies and project pipelines
• Support countries in accessing grants and other finance from climate funds and financial institutions
• Build the adaptation-finance capacity of Ethiopian officials and institutions
• Oversee implementation of the Brazzaville drinking-water capacity initiative
• Develop briefings, reports, knowledge products and advocacy events for strategic partners

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, environment, international development, public policy or a related discipline, or bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least five years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or seven years with a bachelor’s degree
• Experience in development finance and climate adaptation or resilience projects
• Experience assessing adaptation interventions and project bankability
• Experience working with emerging economies and developing countries
• Fluency in English

• Office-based in Rome with possible international mission travel
• Open to eligible Tier 0, Tier 1 and Tier 2 UNDP, UNCDF and UNV personnel