Qualifications and required experiences:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree or higher in Environmental sciences, Public policy, International Relations, Economics, or a related field.
  
• At least 5 years of work and research experience in climate governance, policy formulation, and private sector engagement in climate action.
  
• Strong background developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) frameworks for climate-related projects and programs.
  
• Proven experience in formulating national policy documents.
  
• Strong understanding of climate policy frameworks, NDCs, and international agreements.
  
• Experience in conducting capacity-building sessions for high-level technical officers of state and non-state agencies in Nigeria.
  
• Experience and participation in COP and UNFCCC climate negotiations are highly desirable.
  

1. Conducting market analysis to identify private sector businesses looking to innovate and invest in Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with high impact and influence potential on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
   
2. Developing an engagement strategy to secure the buy-in of targeted business leaders, demonstrating the value of investment in low-carbon practices and markets.
   
3. Outlining a strategy for scaling up business interest and knowledge of low-carbon practices and markets through those targeted businesses and their associations.
   
4. Developing a sector-specific toolkit tailored to climate action needs in manufacturing, agriculture, and other industries.
   
5. Conducting workshops on preparing bankable climate project proposals.
   
6. Training financial institutions on evaluating and financing green initiatives.
   
7. Developing tools and frameworks to facilitate the identification of financing opportunities, including public-private partnerships and international funds.
   
8. Providing guidance on carbon market mechanisms, including compliance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
   
9. Developing standardised templates for emissions accounting and reporting.
   
10. Facilitating engagements with carbon market platforms to help businesses understand trading processes and opportunities.
    
11. Creating a Private Sector Climate Action Roadmap, detailing actionable strategies and frameworks for private sector engagement in climate action.