2020 NDC Financing Fellowship Programme (NDC-FFP) for Young Africans
Deadline: July 31, 2020.
Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are central to achieving the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. NDCs embody each country’s efforts to address climate change. NDC-FFP, funded by the International Development Research Institute (IDRC), supports, promotes and trains exceptional individuals from policy and research who are interested in further:
- enhancing their knowledge and skills on financing NDCs,
- to build leadership in NDC finance for enhanced sharing of knowledge and good practices,
- contributing to webinars, blogs, publications, reports and journal articles on NDC finance,
- continuous online discussions, network opportunities and access to international professional networks of peers and leaders in climate change and finance.
- Promote dialogue and peer learning among researchers and policymakers on best practices on NDC financing
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible as a policy fellow, you must fulfil the following requirements:
- Having an MSc or MA degree, preferably in a subject related to climate change, environment, economics, development studies, finance or business administration.
- Having around 3-5 years of work experience in the public sector, working on climate change programmes and related sectors such as energy, water, agriculture, infrastructure / settlement (incl. coastal zones) or insurances and who are involved in accessing, delivering, and monitoring/evaluating climate finance at the international, national and subnational level. Experience in climate financial management would be an asset.
- Showing strong motivation and commitment to take responsibility and to stay with the programme.
BENEFITS
1. Fellows are offered on-site and online training, webinars, workshops, and events in Frankfurt (Germany) and Nairobi (Kenya).
2. The programme aims to empower the participants to learn about different ways to finance commitments mentioned in the submitted NDCs, to meet and exchange with other fellows and exchange with policy experts and researchers working in the field of NDC finance.
APPLICATION
Your application must be submitted online using the NDC-FFP application form (please find the links below). Only complete applications in English will be considered and consist of the following:
- Filled online application form in the English language
- Curriculum vitae of not more than 5 pages listing experiences and publications where necessary
- Certificates and letters of reference (of scholarships, employment etc.)
- Copy of valid passport
- Letter of secondment (if necessary)
- Motivation statement indicating your interest in the programme and commitment to take responsibility and to stay with the programme.
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