Under the supervision of the Head, Climate Finance Unit and working with the SFN Coordinator, the consultant will:

• lead a consultation process and engagement with key stakeholders on SFN analysis, findings and policy recommendations to guide the additional research in a policy relevant direction and obtain government buy-in.
• update and undertake additional research to further develop the draft State of Finance for Nature in Brazil report.
• The consultant will report to the Head, Climate Finance Unit, Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Division.

Qualifications/special skills

• Should have a Masters’ Degree in natural resource management, international development, economics or finance.
• At least seven 7 years of professional experience working on nature or climate analytics, strategic engagement and/or development, nature or climate finance.
• Excellent networks including government, think tanks, NGOs and companies, as well as international organisations would be an asset.
• Should be autonomous and computer literate in standard software applications; have excellent writing and communication skills; good analytical skills with experience in sustainable land use and green finance; have good interpersonal skills; can work independently to complete given assignments.