About the opportunity
The Climate Finance Advisor will provide technical advisory and coordination support to the Ministry of Finance’s Climate Finance Unit in Sierra Leone. The role focuses on strengthening institutional systems for managing and tracking climate finance, supporting the implementation of NDC 3.0, the NAP, and future LT-LEDS processes. The Advisor will be embedded in the Ministry of Finance, working under the leadership of the Deputy Director and Head of the Climate Finance Unit, with strategic oversight from the Chief Economist. This position is a home-based retainer contract, meaning the incumbent will work from government facilities rather than a UNOPS office.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration provided as per the LICA 10 contract level.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Sierra Leone or have a valid residence and work permit in Sierra Leone.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, economics, climate policy, environmental economics, or any other relevant field of study with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with 7 total years of relevant work experience may be accepted.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in climate finance and/or public financial management, including advisory roles with Ministries of Finance/Planning.
- Working knowledge of climate budget tagging, climate finance tracking systems, and green public financial management (PFM) reforms, including experience collaborating with IFMIS teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of the climate finance landscape, including public, private, and international funding sources.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (submitted via the application portal).
When to apply
- Applications open on 2026-08-06.
- The deadline for applications is 2026-08-27 before midnight Copenhagen time (CET).
How to apply
- Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace via the provided application link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Sierra Leonean nationals or residents with a background in finance, economics, or climate policy.
- Professionals with specific experience working with Ministries of Finance or public financial management systems.
- Candidates who are comfortable working within government facilities as an embedded advisor.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must possess valid work authorization for Sierra Leone to be eligible.
- The role is a retainer contract, which may differ from standard full-time employment expectations.
- The work is embedded within the Ministry of Finance, requiring strong interpersonal skills to navigate government processes effectively.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a perfect fit for a professional aiming to influence national climate policy and public financial management in Sierra Leone. It offers a chance to work at the intersection of climate action and government finance, directly supporting the country's NDC 3.0 and NAP processes.
Our take
This is an excellent opportunity for local experts in Sierra Leone with a background in climate finance. Those without the required residency or specific public financial management experience should look elsewhere.
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