Climate Finance Specialist (Retainer modality, home based in Lome, Togo)

### General Information Position Title Climate Finance Specialist (Retainer modality, home based in Lome, Togo) Job Category Partnerships Duty Station(s) Home based Seniority Level Mid Level ICS Level ICS 10 Contract Type ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer Contract Level LICA 10 Posting Start Date 22-Sep-2026 Posting End Date 06-Oct-2026 Duration Maximum of 220 working days for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds. ### Job Highlight This is a pivotal opportunity for a Climate FinanceSpecialist to significantly enhance Togo’s climate finance access, bridge technical capacity gaps, and advance national climate finance strategies and initiatives. The role involves working closely with key government ministries and the NDC Partnership, contributing directly to Togo's ambitious climate objectives and sustainable development goals. This retainer national position offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact in a home-based setting, with strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. ### About the Country/Multi-Country Office The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio, based in Vienna, and with offices basedgloballyis part of the UNOPS Global Portfolio Office. The Portfolio has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years to support key initiatives with fund management, project implementation and administrative support. WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country-specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment. Partners profit from WEC’s ability to operationalize and/or scale up their important substantive agendas, including in support of key multilateral environmental and climate agreements,  such as the Paris Agreement, the Cartagena Convention as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. ### About the Project Office The NDC Partnership is a global coalition advancing the Paris Agreement by strengthening capacity and collaboration for country-owned climate and development action. With over 270 members, including over 140 countries and more than 120 institutions, the NDC Partnership aligns partner support behind country priorities, builds shared knowledge and generates evidence to inform effective NDC implementation, sustained investment and higher ambition that drives sustainable development. Working through a country-driven model, countries set the agenda by identifying their NDC priorities, and partners deliver coordinated, high-impact support that increases efficiency and reduces duplication. The NDC Partnership has unmatched insight into on-the-ground climate realities, drawn from diverse expertise and collaborative learning across its membership. Grounded in country action, these insights shape the global climate agenda. The NDC Partnership Support Unit is jointly hosted by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the UN Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC). ### Job Specific Context Togo submitted its last Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2021. The overall expected cost for implementing the mitigation measures outlined in the revised NDC, as defined in the investment plan to 2030, is estimated at approximately USD 2.758 billion, while the adaptation objectives require USD 2.779 billion. This reflects a total financing need of about USD 5.537 billion to achieve the overall target of a 50.57% of emissions reduction by 2030. In June 2026, the country finalized the preparation of NDC 3.0, setting a more ambitious reduction target of 52.1% by 2035. To achieve its climate objectives, the country established the Togo Green Fund (TGF) as a credible institutional financial instrument. The operationalization of the TGF represents a key step in creating an enabling environment for the mobilization of climate finance. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly goals related to clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action, Togo’s NDC is also embedded within its advanced regionalization framework. This approach aims to unlock regional potential, promote equitable development, and enhance interregional solidarity, contributing to sustainable economic growth and resilience. Given the pivotal role of climate finance, Togo’s efforts prioritize developing innovative financial tools, mobilizing public and private investments, and strengthening frameworks such as the green taxonomy, sovereign green bonds, and climate budgeting. These initiatives will ensure that the TGF and NDC objectives are met effectively and contribute to the global goal of limiting temperature rise. In this context, the assignment should also support the consolidation of a national climate finance pipeline, the alignment of priority projects with appropriate financing instruments and fund requirements, and the strengthening of coordination between the Togo Green Fund, relevant ministries, development partners and private-sector actors. *This is a retainer national vacancy / position for twelve months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds. **This is a Homebased position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office but from the government facilities. Therefore, the incumbent will need to use his/her own laptop and software. ***As this is a Local Position, in order to be eligible, the incumbent should be a national of Togo or have a valid residence or work permit in Togo. ****Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ### Role Purpose The Climate Finance Specialist will act as a seasoned professional, independently managing projects and programs related to climate finance mobilization and implementation in Togo. The incumbent will adapt existing policies and approaches to meet emerging needs, provide authoritative advice on established policies and procedures, and solve complex problems by applying existing rules. This role is crucial for supporting the Togo Green Fund (TGF) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest Resources, Coastal protection and Climate Change (MERFPCCC), and the Ministry of Finance and Budget (MFB) in mobilizing financial resources for mitigation and adaptation projects, ensuring the successful implementation of Togo’s climate finance strategies, and strengthening institutional capacity and partnerships. ### Functions / Key Results Expected 1. Enhance access to Climate Finance Sources: - Research and identify potential sources of climate finance, including government grants, international climate funds, private sector investments, and other relevant funding mechanisms; - Provide expert guidance on mobilizing international climate finance and support leveraging private sector investments; - Evaluate the eligibility and suitability of different climate finance sources for specific projects in Togo. - Collaborate with the NDC Partnership In-Country Facilitator, key sectors and the National Climate Directorate to construct a list of key projects documents for NDC implementation; - Draft and share a monthly progress report comprising work plan for next month. The report will be shared with the MERFPCCC/TGF, the MFB and the NDC Partnership Support Unit. - Organize consultation meetings with key sectors and actors, to discuss the NDC priorities, and identify key actions and support in order to the preparation of relevant sectoral portfolios and projects for climate change issues integration. - Ensure a continuous support to key stakeholders to prepare concept Notes for identified priority projects and support to identify potential sources for financing of the projects, including domestic sources, and international institutions. 2. Support the MERFPCCC/TGF and work closely with the MFB: - P