In partnership with Norges Vel, we are implementing a long term project to strengthen food security for millions of consumers in Tanzania by increasing small-scale food producersโ productivity, market access, and climate resilience.ย
You can be a part of this exciting and impactful project as we are currently recruiting a Climate Finance Expert for a 12-month assignment with possible extension. You will work at Norges Velยดs offices in Msasani, Dar es Salaam.ย As you will be working closely at community level, fluency in Swahili is a prerequisite for this role. ย
Context
Climate change poses a multifaceted threat to the most vulnerable populations, with potential negative impacts that are challenging to anticipate and therefore address beforehand. Access to financial products that helps improve the adaptive capabilities and build resilience of the most vulnerable groups, especially smallholder farmers in rural areas, will be of critical importance going forward. This might include - without being limited to - a range of tailored financial loans to vulnerable farmers, climate-related insurance limiting negative effects of extreme weather and adapted fin/tech solutions to receive both accurate weather information and technical and financial assistance to act upon.
Norges Velย and NORCAP have decided to embark on collaboration focusing on developing financial services to meet the needs of small-scale food producers. To begin with, the aim is to get a complete overview of the challenges among the target group, the financial services available and potential gaps or challenges between the two.ย
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Purpose
Develop insights on enhancing the resilience and adaptive capabilities of small-scale food producers to climate shocks through financial inclusion. Identify viable business models for financial service providers to support populations affected by climate change in a way that benefit both financial service producers and its clients โ in particular target producers supported under the Norges Vel programme.ย Evaluate the sustainability and impact of existing financial products on accelerating climate adaptation and community resilience, with specific emphasis on rice farmers targeted under the NV programme.Main tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications
Masterโs degree or equivalent (including proven work experience and skills) in relevant fields, such as innovative climate finance, climate adaptation and resilience, renewable energy, rural lending/financial services, micro finance, and broadly financial services. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience from the financial sector, preferably from a private institution in an emerging marketย Experience from humanitarian or development sector is an added advantage.ย Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategies and products.ย Experience from working with small-scale food producers, with a focus on gender equality and innovative financial services such as credit for climate-resilient technologies, energy services, or investment in sustainable agriculture practices. Demonstrated field experience is desirable. Ability to provide access to information, weather-based insurance, credit for climate-resilient technologies, or investment in sustainable agriculture practices. Ability to identify and establish potential partnerships and collaborations to help improve the provision of financial services to rural populations, particularly small-scale farmers.ย Good interpersonal and communication skills. Proven data collection, research, and analysis skills. Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts is desirable. Fluency and proficient in English, and Swahili are essential.ย Experience in climate resilience agriculture supporting climate risk interpretation, and communication with solid skills in farm-level risk management through conducting qualitative and quantitative studies.ย Training and experience in gender equality,and Communicating with Communities (CwC), Accountability for Affected Populations (AAP), and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA). Training & experience in communication for development (C4D) and implementation in C4D, social mobilization and behavioral change.ย Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.Experience and regional exposure with the following are an advantage ย
Training grassroots media in weather and climate reporting at the Regional Climate Centre level in Africa is essential. Experience with a round table of stakeholderโs approach (multi-sectoral approach including policymakers) at the RCC level is an added advantage Experience in community engagement and innovation in developing tools. Familiarity with climate change concepts, adaptation strategies, and mitigation measures is advantageous.ย Use of local languages, SMS, and grassroots meetings for weather and climate information. Generate articles on users of weather and climate at the national and regional level.For more information about the project and expected outcomes, please see Terms of Reference.ย
The main competencies of a NORCAP expert are:ย
Building working relationshipsย ย Planning andย organisingย ย Adaptabilityย ResilienceยWhat we offerย
Rewardingย work for a renowned globalย organisationย Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionalsย ย Join NORCAPโs team of experts and be considered for future assignments elsewhereย ย A dedicated Staff Care UnitHow to applyย
When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport.ย Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.ย ย ย NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates,ย regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or disability.ย NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidatesย Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignmentย Feedback will be given to all applicantsย within four weeksย after the closing of this advertisement.ย ย Apply before midnight 18th February 2024 Oslo time At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.