Finance & Economy

Overview

Provide high-level technical and advisory support to climate workstreams.

You have:

• Proven expertise in climate change, environmental policy, and sustainable development.
• Experience in developing and implementing national strategies, particularly around NDCs, circular economy, and carbon markets.
• Strong understanding of climate finance mechanisms (e.g., GCF, carbon markets).
• Demonstrated ability to advise governments and coordinate multi-stakeholder processes.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in Africa, particularly West and East Africa, desirable.
• Fluency in English and French preferred.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) provides embedded support to governments across Africa to accelerate priority reforms and deliver transformative impact. Both Côte d’Ivoire and Djibouti are advancing ambitious national climate agendas, with growing demand for technical expertise and international climate finance. Côte d’Ivoire has prioritised ecological transition, the circular economy, and operationalisation of its carbon market office as part of its climate strategy. Additionally, the Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Council seeks to leverage carbon markets to unlock new financing opportunities. Djibouti is finalising its Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation and strengthening its pipeline of bankable projects, requiring technical and strategic support to mobilise resources and align government priorities. In both countries, the consultancy will play a critical role in bridging technical design with implementation and financing opportunities.

Role Summary

The Consultant will provide high-level technical and advisory support to TBI’s climate and environment workstreams in Côte d’Ivoire and Djibouti. The role will focus on designing and operationalising national climate strategies, building government capacity to access carbon markets and climate finance, and coordinating key government and partner engagements.

Key Responsibilities

In Côte d’Ivoire:

• Provide technical expertise and advice to climate and environment project teams.
• Develop national strategies for ecological transition, NDCs, and circular economy.
• Design and operationalise the carbon market office.
• Support the Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Council in leveraging carbon market opportunities.
• Lead execution of approved technical proposals.
• Provide expert input into partner engagements and prepare technical presentations.

In Djibouti:

• Identify and pursue 2–3 new climate and environment funding opportunities or partnerships by year-end.
• Provide targeted input into at least two active climate/environment projects (e.g., energy, resilience, adaptation).
• Review and refine an energy project pitch deck aligned with GCF accreditation requirements.
• Support finalisation of MEFI’s GCF accreditation and develop one pilot project for financing.
• Facilitate alignment between MEFI and MEDD to strengthen government coordination.

Person Specification & Know-How

• Proven expertise in climate change, environmental policy, and sustainable development.
• Experience in developing and implementing national strategies, particularly around NDCs, circular economy, and carbon markets.
• Strong understanding of climate finance mechanisms (e.g., GCF, carbon markets).
• Demonstrated ability to advise governments and coordinate multi-stakeholder processes.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in Africa, particularly West and East Africa, desirable.
• Fluency in English and French preferred.

Contractual Details

• Services delivered primarily in Côte d’Ivoire and Djibouti (3 months)
• Consultant must adhere to TBI’s anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and anti-slavery policies

Closing Date:

2025-09-30

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