Consultancy to operationalise direct access to finance for LMMA communities and define the WIO LMMA Alliance’s role as a regional community financing and support platform
Quick answer
IUCN is seeking a small multidisciplinary team to operationalize direct access to finance for LMMA communities and define the WIO LMMA Alliance’s role as a regional community financing and support platform, with a focus on Tanzania and Madagascar. The consultancy is expected to be completed over approximately three months, starting on 21 September 2026 and ending on 30 November 2026.
- Role
- Consultancy to operationalise direct access to finance for LMMA communities and define the WIO LMMA Alliance’s role as a regional community financing and support platform
- Organization
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Location
- Tanzania and Madagascar
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The consultant/team will work on operationalizing direct access to finance for LMMA communities and defining the WIO LMMA Alliance’s role as a regional community financing and support platform.
What you'll do
- Review and operationalise the financing scenarios developed during Phase 1
- Develop and test a direct-access financing model in selected WIO seascapes
- Define the WIO LMMA Alliance’s role in supporting community access to finance
- Develop the Alliance financing architecture and country-level financing models
- Develop the WIO LMMA Alliance Fundraising Strategy and Investment Proposition
What it takes
- Advanced university degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, economics, conservation finance, environmental economics, development finance or a related field
- Strong practical knowledge of LMMAs, community-led conservation and community trust funds
- Experience developing fundraising strategies, investment cases and donor-facing financing propositions
- Experience in the WIO region
- Experience in organisational development and institutional strengthening of regional alliances, networks, coalitions or membership-based organisations
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and assessment of existing financing mechanisms
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Tanzania and Madagascar.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What is the key qualification required?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, economics, conservation finance, environmental economics, development finance or a related field, and strong practical knowledge of LMMAs, community-led conservation and community trust funds.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the IUCN Procurement Portal.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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