Senior Climate-Resilient Urban Development Advisor

Advises Ethiopia’s urban ministry on climate-resilient and low-carbon development by building investable municipal project pipelines, mobilizing climate finance, strengthening public-sector capacity, refining policy and coordinating implementation of green infrastructure and waste priorities.

Department: NDC Partnership Support Unit

• Identify and prioritize climate-resilient, low-carbon and green urban investments
• Prepare concept notes, project proposals and bankable investment packages
• Develop climate-finance strategies, donor plans and investor outreach materials
• Train ministry, regional and municipal teams in fundraising and climate-smart project design
• Develop institutional tools, templates and procedures for urban investment preparation
• Advise on climate policy, urban planning frameworks and Nationally Determined Contribution priorities
• Coordinate partners and strengthen monitoring, learning and urban-data systems

• Master’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, infrastructure planning, climate change, environmental engineering, architecture, development finance, project planning, public policy or a related field, or a relevant bachelor’s degree with seven years of experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in urban climate resilience, climate finance, infrastructure investment planning, green urban development, project preparation or fundraising
• Practical experience with climate-finance institutions and donor requirements
• Experience delivering institutional capacity building to public institutions or municipalities
• Fluency in English and Amharic

• Home-based retainer supporting the Ministry in Addis Ababa
• Twelve-month contract for up to 220 working days with possible extension
• Field missions and technical consultations may be required