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Climate Finance Advisor (Home based Retainer) - Amman, Jordan
UNOPSUnited NationsPartnershipsMid LevelICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer
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**Job Highlight**
The position supports the operationalization of Jordan’s newly established Climate Finance Division within the Ministry of Environment. Embedded within government structures, the role institutionalizes Jordan’s national climate finance architecture by defining the Division’s mandate, procedures, and coordination mechanisms with key ministries. It strengthens systems to mobilize and track finance aligned with the NDC 3.0 Action Plan and Long Term Strategy, while building internal capacity through mentoring and proposal development. The assignment includes developing a pipeline of bankable projects and supporting pre-concept notes for mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, and Adaptation Fund. It also contributes to a national Climate Investment Plan and project tracking platform to ensure strategic, transparent, and sustainable climate finance management.
**About the Region**
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
**About the Country/Multi-Country Office**
As part of the Global Portfolios Office, UNOPS Geneva provides comprehensive solutions in secretariat hosting, operational support, and fund management. We manage global programmes, including the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio, offering project management, procurement, HR, and financial services. Geneva hosts the secretariats of eight global partnerships focused on health (RBM, Stop TB, ATscale), nutrition (SUN), water/sanitation (SHF), humanitarian leadership (GELI), urban development (Cities Alliance), and disaster displacement (PDD). We also provide fund management for EIF and UN Water, and operational support to Geneva-based partners like the Global Fund and UNHCR. The EU-UNOPS Lives in Dignity (LiD) Grant Facility is also based here.
**Job Specific Context**
Jordan has recently established a Climate Finance Division within the Ministry of Environment to institutionalize the country’s ability to mobilize, coordinate, and track climate finance. Under the Ministry of Environment’s designation as the Nationally Designated Authority (NDA) and main focal point for major Multilateral Climate Funds, and chairing the National Climate Change Committee; this Division will serve as the national hub for aligning climate-related resources with Jordan’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Action Plan and forthcoming Long-Term Strategy (LTS).
Under the supervision of NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist the Climate Finance Advisor will be responsible for operationalizing Jordan's new Climate Finance Division. This role involves reporting to the NDC Partnership and providing support to the Director of Climate Change and as requested by the NDA.
The Advisor will establish the Division’s internal frameworks, strengthen inter-ministerial coordination, and develop a bankable project pipeline aligned with Jordan’s NDC and LTS. Key to this role is ensuring long-term institutional autonomy; the Advisor will build staff capacity and ensure continuity to enable the Ministry to independently mobilize and manage climate finance.
*This is a retainer national vacancy/position for twelve 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with the possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds for the period of the NDC.
**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 Jordan or have a valid residence permit in the country.
****Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Role Purpose**
The objective of this assignment is to mobilize a Climate Finance Advisor to support the guiding of the new Climate Finance Division's mandate, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting the effective delivery of its work programme.
The Advisor will provide direct assistance to operationalize the new Division, strengthen systems, build staff capacity, and support the development of bankable projects. The Advisor will also help Jordan engage the private sector, existing in
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