SLCP Resource Mobilization Specialist

Result of Service

The SLCP Resource Mobilization Specialist will provide technical and strategic support to the Secretariat of Urban Environment, Water Resources, and Environmental Quality of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (SQA/MMA) and to the SLCP Unit in developing and implementing a resource mobilization strategy for Brazil’s SLCP agenda covering different SLCP emission sectors, such as agriculture, transports, waste, and energy. The Specialist will collaborate with partners and help the identification of financing needs and funding opportunities, engage with national and international donors and partners, and preparate funding proposals, concept notes, and related strategic materials for priority SLCP initiatives, including the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction. In close coordination with the CCAC Secretariat and SQA/MMA, the Specialist will contribute to strengthening the sustainability, scale-up potential, and financing readiness of Brazil’s SLCP agenda, in alignment with Brazil’s policy context and the goals of the CCAC Accelerator.

Work Location

Preferably Brasilia, Brazil. Remote work is acceptable with the candidate’s regular presence in Brasilia, as per agreement with SQA/MMA

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs, and tropospheric ozone. More information on the CCAC is available at: www.ccacoalition.org. Guidance on the CCAC’s National Planning Methodology for reducing short-lived climate pollutants is available in the Resource Library. Brazil has been showing commitment and leadership in tackling super pollutants through several national and international policy frameworks and initiatives. The country became a CCAC member in June 2023 and has served as CCAC Co-Chair since June 2024, represented by the Secretariat of Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (SQA/MMA). Brazil is also part of the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) and a Party to the Kigali Amendment. Through its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Brazil has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050, and actions to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) were reflected in sectoral mitigation plans under the new Brazil Climate Plan. Furthermore, in 2024, the National Air Quality Policy was established to strengthen adequate air quality monitoring the country, and alignment with climate policies. With CCAC support, Brazil has implemented a package of 5 projects to support sectoral mitigation policies in agriculture, waste, transport, and cooling, in collaboration with the respective sectoral Ministries and partners in the country. Additionally, under SQA/MMA, Brazil is currently preparing a Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction (Clean Air and Climate Plan) which will consolidate these SLCP mitigation efforts together and provide an overarching framework to strengthen governance, coordination, monitoring, and alignment with national climate targets including the NDC. Recognizing Brazil’s leadership on the SLCP agenda, Brazil is now part of the CCAC Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator (‘Accelerator’). Planned for 2026-2029, the CCAC Country Action Accelerator in Brazil (Brazil Accelerator) foresees the establishment of an SLCP unit within SQA/MMA to help advance Brazil’s super pollutant commitments through stronger institutional capacity, improved coordination and support for implementing SLCP mitigation actions, including through the delivery of the Clean Air and Climate Plan and its governance framework. In the context of the Brazil Accelerator, CCAC is seeking to hire an SLCP Resource Mobilization Specialist to support SQA/MMA and the SLCP Unit in strengthening the financial sustainability of Brazil’s SLCP agenda, connected to different SLCP emission sectors, such as agriculture, transports, waste, and energy. The incumbent will support the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy, identify and engage relevant funding partners, monitor funding opportunities, and coordinate the preparation of proposals and related materials to mobilize resources for SLCP mitigation initiatives in Brazil, including the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction. The incumbent will maintain close coordination with the CCAC Secretariat and SQA/MMA to ensure that resource mobilization efforts are strategically aligned with national priorities and the goals of the CCAC Accelerator. Under the supervision of the CCAC Secretariat’s Programme Management Officer and the guidance of SQA/MMA’s General Coordinator, the SLCP Resource Mobilization Specialist will undertake the following tasks: Key Responsibilities - Prepare and implement a resource mobilization strategy for Brazil’s SLCP agenda, identifying financing priorities, target funding sources, and engagement pathways to support short-, medium-and long-term fundraising efforts. This includes the preparation of the resource mobilization strategy for the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction, as an annex of this Plan. - Map and maintain an updated overview of potential donors and financing partners, including national, bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private-sector sources relevant to Brazil’s SLCP agenda. - Monitor donor priorities, funding cycles, calls for proposals, and eligibility requirements relevant to SLCP mitigation, and advise SQA/MMA, the SLCP Unit, and the CCAC Secretariat on strategic funding opportunities. - Collaborate with expert and partners, and prepare and coordinate concept notes, project proposals, donor briefings, and other resource mobilization materials for SLCP initiatives in Brazil, including those related to the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction. - Coordinate with SQA/MMA, the SLCP Unit, consultants, and sector stakeholders to consolidate the technical, programmatic, financial, and institutional inputs required for proposal development and donor engagement. - Identify and help advance strategic partnerships with donor agencies, development partners, philanthropic organizations, financial institutions, and other relevant actors to strengthen funding opportunities for SLCP mitigation in Brazil. - Promote alignment between resource mobilization efforts and relevant national policy frameworks, including Brazil’s Climate Plan, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and other climate, air quality, and sustainable development priorities. - Support the positioning and presentation of Brazil’s SLCP agenda in meetings, events, and exchanges with donors, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. - Prepare donor mapping summaries, funding opportunity trackers, and strategic recommendations to inform fundraising decisions and follow-up actions. - Contribute to the preparation of strategic inputs and reports for the CCAC and other relevant partners, including updates on donor engagement, proposal development, financing pipeline, and results achieved. - Support the identification of opportunities to scale up CCAC-supported initiatives in Brazil, including through additional donor engagement, peer learning, and South-South cooperation, where relevant.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, economics, public policy, business administration, finance, sustainable development, environmental management, or a related field is required A first-level university degree in combination with 4 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 3 (three) years of progressively responsible professional experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, fundraising, partnership development, project development, or a related area is required. Demonstrated experience in identifying funding opportunities and preparing concept notes, project proposals, donor briefs, and related resource mobilization materials is required. Demonstrated experience in engaging with bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and/or public funding partners is required. Demonstrated experience in coordinating inputs from technical, programmatic, and financial teams to develop funding proposals and strategic resource mobilization products is required. Experience in resource mobilization for climate change, air quality, sustainable development, or environmental programmes is desirable. Experience working with government institutions and/or international organizations is desirable. Knowledge of donor landscapes, funding instruments, and development cooperation mechanisms relevant to climate, environment, and sustainable development is required. Knowledge of Brazil’s policy and institutional context related to climate change, air pollution, sustainable development, and public finance is required. Strong analytical, drafting, stakeholder engagement, and proposal development skills are required. Ability to translate technical and policy priorities into clear, compelling, and strategically positioned funding proposals is required.

Languages

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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