Climate Change Specialist

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact.

Job Title: Climate Change Specialist

Department/Location: MERL / Remote

Reports To: Project Director

Type: Consultancy

Classification: Consultancy

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview:

The Climate Change Specialist provides expert technical input on climate policy, governance, and climate finance, with a strong focus on NDC processes and international climate architecture. This role underpins the assessment of the NDC Partnership’s value-add, strategies, and contribution to mobilizing finance and supporting NDC implementation and enhancement.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Analyze the NDC Partnership’s role within global climate governance, including its added value relative to individual member interventions and other climate initiatives.
• Assess alignment of the 2021–2025 Work Program with the Paris Agreement, NDC cycles, LT-LEDS, and broader UNFCCC processes.
• Evaluate the performance and relevance of the Finance Strategy, including pathways for mobilizing finance, donor coordination, and engagement with climate funds and MDBs.
• Contribute to the assessment of the Country Engagement, Knowledge & Learning, Major Emerging Economies, Gender, and Youth strategies from a climate policy and governance perspective.
• Provide technical inputs on regional and country-level climate policy and climate finance trends based on document review, interviews, and field visits.
• Support formulation of forward-looking recommendations for the 2026–2030 Work Program regarding governance, partner engagement, and climate finance mobilization.
• Participate in key informant interviews, five country visits.

Qualification Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in climate change policy, NDC implementation support, or climate governance at international and/or national level.
• Demonstrated understanding of Paris Agreement mechanisms, NDC and LT-LEDS processes, UNFCCC negotiations, and climate finance instruments (e.g., GCF, GEF, MDB climate windows, bilateral climate finance).
• Experience working with governments, international organizations, donors, and/or multilateral institutions on climate policy, climate finance, and/or NDC-related support.
• Experience contributing to evaluations, analytical studies, or strategic reviews in climate change and/or sustainable development.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with ability to translate complex policy and finance issues into clear findings and recommendations.
• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.

Education:

• Advanced degree in climate policy, environmental governance, climate finance, economics, or a related discipline.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed remotely.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Travel: five country visits.

About the Organization:

Proudly based in Fairfax, Virginia since 1987, Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact. We help our clients achieve meaningful results by leveraging innovative approaches and technologies. Through strategic partnerships across government and the private sector, we deliver smarter solutions—faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost.

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