Overview

The consultant will strengthen the capacity and network of women-led renewable energy entrepreneurs in south and south east Asia sub regions under the EmPower program through strategic linkages with regional initiatives and innovative climate finance mechanisms in Asia-Pacific, fostering economic empowerment and climate resilience.

Tasks Summary

• Regional, national, subnational climate change, climate finance and renewable energy actors demonstrate increased knowledge and skills on gender and human rights;
• Women entrepreneurs and other marginalized individuals are connected with initiatives to advance renewable energy businesses;
• Future opportunities to build new initiatives are explored and documented

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years in a relevant field of work, preferably in international settings on the development of network building programmes for entrepreneurs from underrepresented/marginalized communities with technical and knowledge networks focused on renewable energy/clean technology.
• Experience providing training on gender and human rights to renewable energy actors.
• Experience of working in Asia-pacific countries or SIDS highly desirable.
• Experience working with the UN , social enterprises and NGOs is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced degree or certification equivalent in a relevant field such as Environmental / Climate Change studies, law, sustainable development or equivalent.
• Additionally, an academic background in renewable energy and/or climate finance is desirable or a related discipline is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Languages Preferred: • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 4 months

Work Modality: Home-based

Remuneration: