Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The International Civil Aviation Organization is focused on enhancing climate finance mobilization efforts. They are seeking a Climate Finance Subject Matter Expert to provide expertise and develop content for a self-paced e-learning course aimed at strengthening the role of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in climate finance processes.
Responsibilities
- Review WMO-No. 1365 and related WMO publications, methodologies and technical resources relevant to NMHS engagement in climate finance
- In collaboration with WMO staff and the instructional designer, define the technical scope of the course and contribute to the development and validation of the intended learning outcomes
- Develop the technical content for 4–6 thematic modules, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency and alignment with WMO guidance
- Prepare learner-ready content packages for each module, including narrative text, explanations, examples, case studies, graphics recommendations, references and supporting resources
- In coordination with WMO secretariat, identify documents and synthesize practical case studies, good practices and lessons learned from WMO Members and relevant climate finance initiatives, including experiences presented during the 2024 and 2025 WMO climate finance events
- Develop technical inputs for practical exercises, scenarios and knowledge checks in collaboration with the instructional designer, who will determine their instructional design and presentation
- Participate in technical review meetings with WMO staff and external experts and revise the content based on comments received
- Provide technical support to the instructional designer during course development to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the learning materials
Skills
- Master's degree or equivalent in economics, economic development, international relations, business administration, finance, environment and natural science, or a similar field
- Minimum 15 years of experience with the preparation of funding proposals for climate funds
- Experience with stakeholder engagement with private sector and civil society organizations
- Experience working with developing countries in climate and/or environmental multilateral programming and financing
- Proven experience in developing technical methodologies, drafting high-level technical or policy papers for intergovernmental processes
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering executive-level capacity development programmes, training courses, workshops or learning products on climate finance, climate services, adaptation planning or related fields
- Proven experience in the capacity development of NMHSs to access climate finance
- Experience in translating complex technical or policy guidance into practical learning and knowledge products for decision-makers
- Knowledge of climate change and climate science policy
- Knowledge of international to national climate finance strategies and relevant institutions, particularly in developing countries
- Ability to structure technical content into coherent learning modules for senior-level audiences
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex policy, technical and financing information into concise and practical guidance
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit
- Excellent command of written and spoken English required
- Experience working with UN systems, NMHSs, climate services institutions, or UNFCCC processes is highly desirable
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and online learning approaches is desirable
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