Application 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 Financing Fellowship Programme (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
Fellowship
- Up to 50 scholarships for a six-months e-learning certification course on Financing NDCs (Certified Expert in Financing NDCs)
- Best performing 20 candidates qualify for further training and workshops during on-site events on emerging topics and leadership skills in Frankfurt and Nairobi.
- 2-months internship for one researcher per cohort
- Guidance by internationally recognised trainers and experts in NDC finance
- Regular dialogue sessions and peer learning thorugh the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) webinars
Eligibility
- NDC-FFP supports, promotes and trains exceptional citizen or individuals working from Sub-Saharan Africa (applications from English- or French-speaking Lusophone candidates are also welcomed) from research and policy.
- For the first cohort, applicants should be proficient in English (both written and oral).
- Policy Track: 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.
- Research Track: To be eligible, the research fellow must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a PhD holder or in the process of completing a PhD candidate or a mid-career researcher from a Sub-Saharan African country working in financing NDC or related topics, such as finance of climate/environmental policy, financing sustainable development/transformation, climate finance sector development etc.
- Relevant publication experience, having published at least one relevant journal article in English.
- Concrete NDC finance-related research proposal related to one of the following topics (please use the provided research proposal template in the application mask):
- Topic 1: NDC finance (including NDC project/programme development, i.e. a proposal on a particular project linked to NDC actions in the candidate’s home country or cross sectoral or cross-country learnings on NDC implementation).
- Topic 2: Finance of climate or environmental policy or strategies
- Topic 3: Financing sustainable development/transformation
- Special topic: Impacts of Covid-19 on NDC implementation
- Providing a reference letter by an academic supervisor or a secondment letter from government department supporting the applicant’s participation in the programme.
- Showing strong motivation and commitment to take responsibility and to stay with the programme.
Application
Your application must be submitted online using the NDC-FFP application form. 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.
Additionally for Research track: Research Proposal submitted under one of the four topics, including a description of your research questions, conceptual framework, methodology, expected contribution, timeline and budget (Please use the provided research proposal template only and read carefully the questions and instructions).
For more information, visit NDC Financing Fellowship.
