Overview
The AfDAN Senior Technical Officer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to enhanced climate finance governance and coordination across African countries, supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement and driving sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the governance, and operational institutionalization of AfDAN.
- Provide technical support in developing the Secretariat operational policies and manuals.
- Support establishment and operationalization of AfDAN’s regional hubs.
- Provide technical input to AfDAN Steering Committee and governance structures.
- Support in developing an Implementation and Results Framework for AfDAN’s Strategic Plan.
- Prepare annual work plans and budgets aligned with the Strategic Plan.
- Support the development and data collection for the AfDAN Strategic Plan Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system.
- Design a Resource Mobilization and Partnership Plan.
- Facilitate engagement with climate funds including Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, Global Environment Facility, or Climate Investment Fund.
- Develop bankable proposals aligned with AfDAN’s strategic pillars.
- Coordinate with NDC Partnership members and partners to align support.
- Develop and roll out a Capacity Building Program for NDAs, Direct Access Entities, and Focal Points.
- Support operationalization of the Green Finance Centre of Excellence.
- Curate and disseminate best practices and knowledge products.
- Develop a Communication and Visibility Plan for AfDAN.
- Support high-level dialogues and advocacy events.
- Strengthen partnerships with AU institutions, RECs, and global climate finance bodies.
Required Experience
- A minimum of two years of experience in institutional strengthening, climate finance governance, and strategic planning, with at least two years of specific experience in climate finance within Kenya.
- Proven experience in facilitating regional coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with governments, private sector, and international partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing MEL systems and resource mobilization.
- Demonstrated previous work experience with the NDAs, Climate Funds or similar organizations is an added advantage.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Climate Finance, Environmental Policy, Development Economics, International relations, Strategic Planning or related field.
- OR A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of work (4 total) experience can be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- A specialized training or certification in Climate Finance, Green Growth, Disaster Financing or related field is an added advantage.
