TERMS OF REFERENCE

Short-Term Consultant: Climate Finance Analyst

Background

About IFC: The International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) is a member of the World Bank Group (“WBG”), and the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. IFC pursues its mission of reducing poverty and improving people’s lives by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

About FIG: IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) works through financial institutions to provide much-needed access to finance for millions of individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises that we would never be able to reach directly. This is an important part of the WBG strategy to end extreme poverty and build shared prosperity. FIG engages in a wide range of theme including Climate Finance, Digital Financial Inclusion, Banking to Micro/Small/Women businesses, Insurance, Capital Markets, etc., with both investment and advisory services delivered through IFC’s global network.

About IFC Climate Finance: Enabling emerging markets to mitigate and adapt to climate change is a strategic pillar for IFC. IFC FIG partners with banks and other financial institutions (200 to date, with climate finance portfolios of approximately $26 billion) to fund the urgent need for at least $23 trillion in climate-smart investments. These are necessary to keep temperatures within 2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average and to make the global economy more resilient to climatic extremes. By supporting financial institutions in deploying climate finance, we help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting businesses’ bottom line.

About IFC Advisory Services: Providing advice is a critical part of IFC’s strategy to create markets and mobilize private investment. Through this work, we help establish the necessary conditions that will attract the most private capital, enabling the private sector to grow. IFC is shifting to a more strategic approach, systematically linking our advisory programs to the greatest needs identified in WBG country and sector strategies. We will increasingly focus on developing high-impact projects that can help our clients attract the financing they need—particularly in the poorest and most conflict-affected areas of the world.

Scope of Work

IFC is seeking an experienced Short-Term Consultant (“STC”) as Climate Finance Analyst specialized in market research and data analysis, climate finance product innovations, and project management to support the business development and project implementation for Climate PG of IFC in Asia.

This assignment is estimated to require a maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) working days, from the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The contract might be further extended depending on business need and performance.

The STC will work with a multi-disciplinary team led by the Project Leader in Beijing. The STC will be based in China, with some domestic travels together with IFC team.

The key expected activities are:

1. Market Research

·SupportClimate PG to conduct intensive market research and data analysis and develop innovative climate finance advisory products, toolkits and/or database.

·Support IFC team to track the external market information (including the evolving government policies and selected sectors), develop appropriate reports and contribute to related toolkits.

2. Knowledge Management

·Support knowledge management of the Climate PG, both externally and internally, including capture, development and dissemination of information and knowledge, best practices, solutions and project delivery tools in areas of expertise.

·Act as the facial point in organizing and delivering workshops, conferences, publications and training modules for the key stakeholders for the Project.

·Knowledge products including knowledge bytes, case study, impact report, video, etc.

3. PMO Coordination

·Support the IFC Project Leader and team to manage and oversee the flagship projects via the Project Management Office (“PMO”).

·Coordinate regular communications/meetings and track activities with key stakeholders.

·Support to develop project management documents and toolkits, including regular PMO reports, impact reports, in good quality and a timely manner.

The STC is also expected to:

·Attend regular calls with IFC project team to discuss, plan and update project progress.

·Deliver other deliverables as required by IFC, as needed.

Qualifications

·Master's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in International Economics, Finance and Accounting, or Environmental Economics.

·Clear understanding and good knowledge of green economy, its ecosystem and key stakeholders in China; and knowledge of international best practices and global trends in the industry – including policy and regulatory environment – would be a plus.

·Working/project experiences with developmental organization and/or government would be a plus.

·Demonstrates active listening skills by paying full attention and asking questions to clarify client and stakeholder needs and gather required information.

·Ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders by acting professionally, responding to their requests and inquiries, delivering what is promised, and meeting deadlines.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.

·Undestanding of data analytics and the tools, strong data processing and modeling capability.

·Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills in both Mandarin and English.

·Highly motivated, energetic, team player; and strong attention to detail and quality.

·Willingness and ability to travel (if applicable) and work across time zones.

·Capability of working under pressure to reach the tight deadline.

Supervision

The STC will report to the IFC Project Leader. All deliverables required for this assignment will be subject to the approval of IFC Project Leader, and other appropriate IFC technical officers.

All related travel shall be pre-approved by the Project Leader and related travel expenses shall be covered in accordance with IFC travel and expense policy. A Back-to-Office Report is required to summary the key activities, findings and/or observations within 1 week of each travel.

Professional fees to be paid after the completion of the deliverables to an acceptable quality, and the submission and approval of invoices, timesheets, and deliverables of an acceptable quality. Reimbursable expenses, to be paid upon submission and approval of invoices and accompanying receipts.

Confidentiality Statement

All data and information received from IFC for this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to IFC. All materials produced or acquired under terms of this contract - written, graphic, film, magnetic tape, or otherwise - shall remain the property of IFC and may not be used for other purposes than the execution of these terms of references. The contents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not be disclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance written authorization of the IFC. The rights and duties provided for in this paragraph shall continue, notwithstanding the termination of the contract or the execution of its other provision.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to yzhou10@ifc.org with the subject line “Climate Finance Project Coordinator”.

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