Climate Services Financing and Sustainability Consultant (International)

ABOUT THE COMPANY Our mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. JOB SUMMARY Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree in financing, public policy, climate information services, economics or a similar related field is required. A first level degree with an additional two year of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree is highly desirable.A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in developing institutional or national financing policies or sustainability plans or cost recovery plans in climate related or Early Warning System areas is desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of climate information services or multi hazard early warning systems.Experience in working and collaborating with governments, development partners and NMHS in the Pacific region is desirable. Previous work experience undertaking similar activities in the Pacific region is highly desirable. RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment of Current Financial Situation: analyzing current funding sources, expenditures and financial management practices of the NMHS. Assess the effectiveness of existing resource mobilisation mechanismsIdentification of Funding & Sustainability Gaps: identify any shortfalls in finance and non-finance factors, needed to maintain and improve NMHS, including infrastructure, equipment, personnel, services.Develop list of all equipment/ products/ services developed/supplied under the programme and maintenance requirements (financial and non-financial) • Complement the National Financing Policy.Development of funding mechanisms: Explore various options for sustainable funding such as: o Government Budget Allocations o User Fees: implementing cost recovery for specific services used by commercial entities or other stakeholders o Public-Private partnerships: using the lessons and recommendations from the Climate Services Market Assessment o Climate Finance: accessing funds from regional and international climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives o Innovative Financing: investigating options like green bonds, carbon finance and other emerging financial instruments.Cost Effectiveness Analysis: assess cost effectiveness of existing and proposed meteorological services and identify opportunities for efficiency gainsRisk Assessment: identify potential financial risks such as changes in government priorities or development partners funding patterns; and developing mitigation strategiesSustainability Framework: develop a framework to ensure long term sustainability of meteorological services, including mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and adaptive management • Capacity Building: identify any capacity gaps within the NMHS that is required to support sustainability of the equipment, products and services (financial and non-financia