Consultancy: Development of a SAP proposal to the Green Climate Fund for early warning systems in Malawi (CREWS-GCF scale-up)
Organizational Context
The Government of Malawi requested the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to lead the development of a Green Climate Fund (GCF) Simplified Approval Process (SAP) proposal to advance national adaptation priorities and early warning systems. This will be developed under the aegis of the GCF SAP- CREWS Scaling Up Framework and supported by the CREWS Secretariat.
Job Purpose
To develop a Green Climate Fund (GCF) Simplified Approval Process (SAP) proposal for early warning systems in Malawi, focusing on scaling up outcomes from the CREWS Malawi project. This involves analyzing project outcomes, preparing a comprehensive proposal package according to GCF requirements, and facilitating stakeholder consultations.
Responsibilities
Analyze outcomes of the CREWS Malawi project with WMO, DCCMS, EAD, and CREWS partners to identify scalable elements. Prepare the full GCF proposal package, including annexes, ensuring relevance, strong climate rationale, utilization of existing studies (pre-feasibility, feasibility, gender), clear project description, implementation structure, budget details (GCF funding, instruments, co-financing), and all mandatory annexes. Organize and moderate stakeholder consultations (government, meteorological services, private sector, civil society) to refine the proposal before submission.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of leadership and expert advice in programme and operations for climate financing. Expertise in producing high-quality GCF funding proposals (full projects and SAPs). Solid knowledge of Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS). Expertise and experience in project development in an African setting. Strong workshop facilitation skills. Flexibility, teamwork, professional and personal integrity. Proven work experience and knowledge of Malawi is an asset.
Skills
Climate change, climate adaptation, meteorology, hydrology, disaster risk reduction, climate financing, GCF proposal development, stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, project development in African context.