GCF Climate & Education Proposal Development Consultant

· Short term consultancy assignment

· Commencing September 2025, concluding March 2025

· Home based in a time zone that facilitates working with Iraq and Papua New Guinea as well as the Climate Change Division in Australia and UK.

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About the project:

Save the Children Australia (SCA) works with the Save the Children global movement to expand climate change action and drive a strategy for impact for the world’s most climate vulnerable children. Through its accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), SCA has developed a large portfolio of Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and climate change and health and education projects.

The education sector is increasingly exposed to climate risks driven by climate hazards. The changing climate is already threatening children’s right to quality, safe, and inclusive education. Climate change threatens to make it harder for children to complete their education without disruption and remain safe and protected. The role of the education sector in climate action has so far been overlooked, with minimal climate finance flowing to increase the sector’s resilience. In response to this SCA intends to develop two climate and education projects, in Iraq and Papua New Guinea (PNG), building on our recently approved BRACE project.

A place to make a difference:

Save the Children Australia is seeking a consultant to coordinate the development of Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding proposals. The consultant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the proposal aligns with GCF requirements and organizational goals.

In this consulting assignment you will:

• Lead the coordination and drafting of GCF funding proposals
• Engage with technical experts, partners, and stakeholders to gather inputs.
• Ensure compliance with GCF guidelines and submission requirements.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for proposal development.
• Provide regular updates to Save the Children Australia’s Climate Change Department.

For detailed information, the full Terms of Reference are available here.

This consultancy requires:

• Proven experience in developing successful funding proposals, preferably for the Green Climate Fund.
• Strong understanding of GCF processes and requirements.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Does this sound like the place for you?

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and approach to the consultancy. Applications must sent to climate@savethechildren.org.au and be received no later than midnight on 14th September 2025. Please clearly indicate the position title in the email subject. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All consultants are required to undergo an International / National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.