Consultant, NBS TA Facility
Palladium: Make It Possible
Fecha: hace 1 semana
ciudad: Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala
Tipo de contrato: Medio tiempo
We are searching for an experienced Consultant, NBS TA Facility in a SICA country.
About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The position
Palladium is seeking to engage a Consultant for the development of a market study of the landscape of nature-positive and climate-resilient business operations in forest landscapes of the SICA countries, a scoping analysis of the ecosystem of global and regional investors, and the design of Technical Facilities for Business and for Investors TAF-I.
The Consultant will lead in the development of the research and assessments required to deliver the expected consultancy outputs (see below). Reporting to the Team Leader, the Consultant will bring country-level insights, conduct research and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the quality and relevance of the outputs to be delivered. This role is instrumental in ensuring local contextual understanding, regional nuance, and coordination across the eight target countries.
The role is envisioned as full-time, with the option of part-time engagement depending on the final timeline and specifications outlined in the tender documentation.
This position will be offered to the selected candidate upon Palladium being successful in their proposal to the tender to deliver the study. Final details regarding level of effort (LOE), duration, and timeline will be adjusted once the tender is officially released
Study context
The study will be part of the preparatory studies for the development of a full Green Climate Fund programme proposal titled “Regional financing solutions for adaptation and mitigation in the Great Forests of Central America and the Dominican Republic”. The Central America Great Forests Program aims to create a transformative shift in forest conservation and climate resilience across Central America and the Dominican Republic. By aligning and strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks and accelerating innovative financing through coordinated investments in conservation, restoration, and nature-positive businesses, the Programme seeks to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), reduce CO2 emissions and protect tropical forest biodiversity.
Geographical scope of study : Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Primary Responsibilities
The Regional Consultant will work closely with the Team Leader to deliver the following outputs:
Required Qualifications:
The Regional Consultant Should Have Demonstrated Experience In
To successfully fulfil this role, the Regional Consultant must count with:
The application portal for this opportunity will close on 15 May.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The position
Palladium is seeking to engage a Consultant for the development of a market study of the landscape of nature-positive and climate-resilient business operations in forest landscapes of the SICA countries, a scoping analysis of the ecosystem of global and regional investors, and the design of Technical Facilities for Business and for Investors TAF-I.
The Consultant will lead in the development of the research and assessments required to deliver the expected consultancy outputs (see below). Reporting to the Team Leader, the Consultant will bring country-level insights, conduct research and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the quality and relevance of the outputs to be delivered. This role is instrumental in ensuring local contextual understanding, regional nuance, and coordination across the eight target countries.
The role is envisioned as full-time, with the option of part-time engagement depending on the final timeline and specifications outlined in the tender documentation.
This position will be offered to the selected candidate upon Palladium being successful in their proposal to the tender to deliver the study. Final details regarding level of effort (LOE), duration, and timeline will be adjusted once the tender is officially released
Study context
The study will be part of the preparatory studies for the development of a full Green Climate Fund programme proposal titled “Regional financing solutions for adaptation and mitigation in the Great Forests of Central America and the Dominican Republic”. The Central America Great Forests Program aims to create a transformative shift in forest conservation and climate resilience across Central America and the Dominican Republic. By aligning and strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks and accelerating innovative financing through coordinated investments in conservation, restoration, and nature-positive businesses, the Programme seeks to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), reduce CO2 emissions and protect tropical forest biodiversity.
Geographical scope of study : Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Primary Responsibilities
The Regional Consultant will work closely with the Team Leader to deliver the following outputs:
- A comprehensive market study of the landscape of nature-positive and climate resilient business operations in forest landscapes in the Programme target areas in the eight countries
- A comprehensive scoping analysis of the ecosystem of investors and design with relevant stakeholders the governance structure
- Design with relevant stakeholders of the governance structure and operational guidelines for the regional Technical Assistance Facility for Business (TAF-B).
- Design with relevant stakeholders of the governance structure operational guidelines for the regional Technical Assistance Facility for Investors (TAF-I) and Network of Investors
- Obtaining letters of interest from co-implementers (TAF-B), investors (TAF-I), beneficiaries (TAF-I) and co-financiers of both facilities
- Co-develop the output delivery strategy with the Team Leader
- Performing desk-based literature review and research
- Analysing and systematising information to yield informed takeaways
- Connect and liaise with local stakeholders for interviews, collaborations and partnerships
- Coordinate in a determined frequency with the Team Leader, Project Director and Client on project review and follow-up meetings
- Document all outputs for final delivery to the client
Required Qualifications:
The Regional Consultant Should Have Demonstrated Experience In
- Implementation, advisory, or financing of nature-based solutions in at least two of the eight SICA countries
- Multistakeholder engagement in environmental, climate, or rural development sectors in the region
- Policy development or analysis in forestry, agriculture, or other sectors directly or indirectly impacting forest landscapes
- Experience working on GCF-funded projects or climate finance proposals
- Familiarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities' engagement practices in the SICA region
To successfully fulfil this role, the Regional Consultant must count with:
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Proficiency in communication tools, particularly MS PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to conduct research and data analysis using Excel and other tools as needed
- Capacity to work independently while coordinating closely with a remote team
The application portal for this opportunity will close on 15 May.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.