Given that China is the largest GHG emitter in the world and the country is committed to meeting carbon peak by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, TNC is dedicated to tackling climate change with a comprehensive NCS strategy. The science tells us that NCS can help us achieve nearly 40% of the greenhouse gas mitigation we need by 2030. However, these activities are woefully underfunded, and we will not achieve this NCS potential without rapidly closing the financing gap for NCS.  As a member of the Climate Change & Energy team, the advisor will contribute to developing and implementing finance strategy to help mobilize funds for NCS projects in China. The position holder will work closely with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to identify and leverage funding opportunities for NCS. The Advisor will also provide technical support to identified key stakeholders in accessing financing pathways and assist in the development of innovative financing mechanisms to unlock new sources of funding.Given that China is the largest GHG emitter in the world and the country is committed to meeting carbon peak by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, TNC is dedicated to tackling climate change with a comprehensive NCS strategy. The science tells us that NCS can help us achieve nearly 40% of the greenhouse gas mitigation we need by 2030. However, these activities are woefully underfunded, and we will not achieve this NCS potential without rapidly closing the financing gap for NCS.  As a member of the Climate Change & Energy team, the advisor will contribute to developing and implementing finance strategy to help mobilize funds for NCS projects in China. The position holder will work closely with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to identify and leverage funding opportunities for NCS. The Advisor will also provide technical support to identified key stakeholders in accessing financing pathways and assist in the development of innovative financing mechanisms to unlock new sources of funding.

• Building on TNC’s strong existing leadership in NCS, closely works with the Climate Change & Energy team to develop and implement an NCS finance strategy in China to help close the finance gaps. This will involve, but is not limited to identifying and prioritizing financing sources, designing innovative funding mechanisms, and developing business models that leverage public funding?, and attract private sector investment.
• Conducts research and analysis on existing and emerging financing mechanisms for NCS from different sources including public funding, carbon markets, green bonds, and impact investment funds. This will include assessing the effectiveness of these mechanisms in mobilizing funds and identifying opportunities for scaling up their use.
• Provides technical support and builds capacity internally and externally in accessing financing resources for NCS projects, including assisting with development of financial models, raising awareness and addressing barriers, and supports extensive outreach and training opportunities.
• Expanding critical partnerships to accelerate the achievement of our strategy, especially with governments and the private sector to enhance the use of innovative financing mechanisms and create opportunities for collaboration.
• Develops a framework for monitoring and evaluating the impact of financing strategies and mechanisms on NCS projects, including tracking financial flows, assessing the effectiveness of funding instruments, and documenting lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepares project proposals, presentations and/or strategic work plans.
• Works with external partners to jointly produce NCS funding research reports.
• Manages projects to fulfill requirements set for outcome, intermediary result, budget, deliverables, timeline and accountability.
• Adapts to TNC’s science-based, evidence-based requirements and procedures.
• Supports engagement with partners and donors in fundraising discussions for climate change and energy work.
• Coordinates with TNC scientists, policy experts and other colleagues to advance TNC’s global climate work.
• Establishes clear directions and set stretch objectives.
• Establishes and maintains optimal standards of performance for the program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Frequently makes independent decision based on analysis, experience, and context.