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Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Consultancy   , Finance / Accounting / Audit   Outcome 1: Build GiveDirectly’s understanding of the Climate Finance landscape and entry points for direct cash transfers Output A:   An evidence-backed framework for integrating GD’s model of direct LLS cash transfers (and relevant ‘plus’ components) into financing mechanisms for climate adaptation and (as relevant) for conservation/nature . To include: A Practical articulation of potential market size and entry points across  Global Climate Funds (Adaptation Fund, GCF, GEF/GBFF) Public-private mechanisms (e.g., TFFF) Other multilateral mechanisms (CAFI, FCPF, AFDB adaptation benefit mechanisms) Major philanthropies Private sector investors including carbon credits (building on GiveDirectly’s existing analysis) and biodiversity credits Specific analysis of potential entry points at the intersection of Climate & Health Output B:   A clear Go / No-Go framework and engagement strategy for prioritised climate finance vehicles  including: Accreditation pathways Recommended partnership models (for example partnering with others on ‘cash plus’ interventions) Explicit mapping of direct cash transfers to existing fund taxonomies, results frameworks, and safeguards Recommendations on research organisations to partner with (as relevant) to build on the current evidence base  Outcome 2: Position Large Lump Sum cash transfers credibly in relevant climate policy spaces (with a primary focus on adaptation/resilience) Output A: Recommendations on framing LLS cash transfers (and relevant ‘plus components') as a viable component of locally-led adaptation (LLA) , considering: How GD’s evidence contributes to LLA principles and outcomes  Recommendations for GD’s research team on key metrics to measure, and priority research questions to deepen understanding of cash, and engage with key LLA funders and policy makers Analysis of if/how LLS differ from the climate-linked value proposition of humanitarian cash and/or Government-led social protection programmes  Which key LLA partners and allies (e.g. IIED, LIFE-AR, WRI, CAN) GD should be collaborating with and how Output B: A small suite (2–4 pieces) of high-credibility policy outputs  aimed at e.g:  The prioritised climate vehicles at global level National climate ministries and planners Philanthropic funders Influential intermediaries (e.g. IIED, ODI, Climate Lead, Climate Works, Lever for Change, CECG etc.) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Check how your CV aligns with this job