Climate Finance and Country Platform Specialist
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a Climate Finance and Country Platform Specialist (Mid Level) for a 12-month, home-based position in Lesotho, with a focus on mobilizing and coordinating climate finance resources.
- Role
- Climate Finance and Country Platform Specialist
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Home based, Lesotho
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Climate Finance and Country Platform Specialist will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to strengthen Lesotho’s capacity to mobilize, coordinate, and effectively deploy climate finance in support of national development and climate objectives.
What you'll do
- Support the operational coordination of Country Platform initiatives
- Contribute to the identification, prioritization, and initial development of bankable climate investment projects
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to mobilize climate finance
- Coordinate engagement with development partners, climate funds, and investors
- Provide technical advice on climate finance frameworks, policies, and financing mechanisms
- Support capacity building initiatives to strengthen government capacity on climate finance access, project preparation, and resource mobilization
What it takes
- A master's degree in climate change, economics, finance, natural resources, livelihoods, environmental sciences, or a related field
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate finance, sustainable development, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing climate finance, developing investment pipelines and project proposals, and supporting public-private partnerships
- Proven experience working with government institutions on climate change policy, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), climate investment planning, and/or implementation of national climate and development strategies
- Fluent English language proficiency
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based in Lesotho.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master's degree in climate change, economics, finance, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in climate finance, sustainable development, or related fields.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 9, 2026.
How to apply
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