Consultant leading climate adaptation initiatives within Freetown municipal office for C40. Accelerating climate action and strengthening institutional capacity in alignment with city’s Climate Action Plan.
Responsibilities
The consultant will serve as the embedded technical and facilitation lead on adaptation, working within the municipal office of Freetown to accelerate delivery of climate action, unlock barriers and strengthen institutional capacity.
The consultant will support activities like delivering technical assistance, coordinating capacity-building efforts, amplifying city leadership and supporting equitable and inclusive adaptation projects aligned with the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Provide specific technical expertise, peer learning and knowledge sharing to C40 teams and other cities in the region as needed.
Support integration of community-based resilience activities, especially in informal settlements prone to flooding and heat stress.
Strengthen institutional capacity of the Freetown City Council’s Climate Change and Environment Unit for coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
Work closely with city officials, C40 staff, and consultants to coordinate C40-supported adaptation activities and ensure these are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
Identify and participate in relevant C40 knowledge networks and forums to share lessons, scale good practices, and strengthen regional collaboration on climate adaptation.
Requirements
Proven experience working with or for municipal administrations on programmes or projects, especially relating to climate action plans or climate adaptation policies.
Ability to convene and influence diverse stakeholders, including city leaders, community organisations, and private sector actors.
Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience in climate change adaptation, resilience planning, disaster risk reduction, urban resilience, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in translating technical climate data into policy or investment decisions, e.g. through risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, infrastructure resilience, nature-based solutions, adaptation finance, and resource mobilisation will be a key consideration in this consultancy.
Strong project management skills with excellent organisational abilities and proven capacity to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with major global partners, including NGOs, corporate sectors, funders, and multilateral development banks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating workshops, webinars, and virtual or in-person meetings.
Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive self-starter, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Experience or interest in working across diverse cultures, languages, and time zones.
Fluency in English and the local language required.
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