Greening Finance Initiatives in East Africa tenders at WWF Norway

Context and Purpose

Do you believe in the power of African capital to harness climate and nature-based solutions? Do you

want to work with a leading global environmental organisation to realise this opportunity in

partnership with banks, investors and the wider ecosystem?

WWF Norway is looking for a dynamic and seasoned profile with strong experience, networks and

track record in working with the East African banking and investment sectors to drive results across a

diverse and mature thematic programme grant portfolio in 2025, design and develop a new long-termportfolio of work with this critical sector for WWF.

Key Activities

Working closely with exceptional teams in East African WWF offices in Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania

and Uganda, and globally including the WWF global finance practice and WWF Norway, to:

1. Design and lead activities related to development of renewable energy credit portfolios in

support of selected financial institutions (primarily microfinance and commercial banks);

2. Lead activities related to SME investment readiness for renewable energy and green finance

3. Support relationships, engagement and delivery with key regional financial institutions on

climate risk, sustainable infrastructure and ‘blue economy’;

4. Support the designing and development of WWFs new programs and activities beyond 2025,

on the topics of greening finance and financing renewable energy in the region.

Skills and Competences of the Consultant

Extensive networks and experience in the finance and investment sector in East Africa, including the

commercial banking and microfinance sector, including in designing and implementation of innovative

credit products.

Proven experience in renewable energy finance and/or green finance.

Experience in delivering trainings, technical assistance and change initiatives at scale for financial

institutions and businesses, either/both as consultant and/or internal leadership.

A self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset, values-driven and collaborative leader.

Terms

The consultant will be engaged between 1st April and 31st December, up to a maximum of 20 days per

month. Precise workday schedule to be agreed during the contracting process.

The successful proposal will be an individual engaged on a consultancy agreement with WWF Uganda

and located in East Africa for the duration of the assignment. Kenya is preferred, but Uganda and

Tanzania can also be considered.

The consultant will liaise closely with WWF offices in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, the WWF

International Finance Practice and Norway. The consultancy will require travel within East Africa,

which will be pre-approved and on cost recovery basis/ according to WWFs internal policy.

Payment monthly in arrears by invoice pending approved time sheets and satisfactory fulfilment of

pre-agreed deliverables.

Submission

To apply please submit the following to procurement@wwfuganda.org

A) A 2-page CV and short capability statement/documentation outlining previous work (e.g.

report, links to work, project achievements)

B) A cover letter outlining your motivation and how your experience and competence is relevant

to the role

C) A short remuneration proposal (inclusive of all applicable taxes).

The window for proposals is open until 14th March at midday East Africa Time, with evaluation of

proposals happening continuously.

Please reach out to Alex Krosby (akrosby@wwf.no) or Thomas Opande (topande@wwfuganda.org)

with any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you