Responsibilities or duties

Outcome 1: Build GiveDirectly’s understanding of the Climate Finance landscape and entry points for direct cash transfers

Output A: An evidence-backed framework for integrating GD’s model of direct LLS cash transfers (and relevant ‘plus’ components) into financing mechanisms for climate adaptation and (as relevant) for conservation/nature. To include:

A Practical articulation of potential market size and entry points across

• Global Climate Funds (Adaptation Fund, GCF, GEF/GBFF)
• Public-private mechanisms (e.g., TFFF)
• Other multilateral mechanisms (CAFI, FCPF, AFDB adaptation benefit mechanisms)
• Major philanthropies
• Private sector investors including carbon credits (building on GiveDirectly’s existing analysis) and biodiversity credits
• Specific analysis of potential entry points at the intersection of Climate & Health

Output B: A clear Go / No-Go framework and engagement strategy for prioritised climate finance vehicles including:

• Accreditation pathways
• Recommended partnership models (for example partnering with others on ‘cash plus’ interventions)
• Explicit mapping of direct cash transfers to existing fund taxonomies, results frameworks, and safeguards
• Recommendations on research organisations to partner with (as relevant) to build on the current evidence base

Outcome 2: Position Large Lump Sum cash transfers credibly in relevant climate policy spaces (with a primary focus on adaptation/resilience)

Output A: Recommendations on framing LLS cash transfers (and relevant ‘plus components’) as a viable component of locally-led adaptation (LLA), considering:

• How GD’s evidence contributes to LLA principles and outcomes
• Recommendations for GD’s research team on key metrics to measure, and priority research questions to deepen understanding of cash, and engage with key LLA funders and policy makers
• Analysis of if/how LLS differ from the climate-linked value proposition of humanitarian cash and/or Government-led social protection programmes
• Which key LLA partners and allies (e.g. IIED, LIFE-AR, WRI, CAN) GD should be collaborating with and how

Output B: A small suite (2–4 pieces) of high-credibility policy outputs aimed at e.g:

• The prioritised climate vehicles at global level
• National climate ministries and planners
• Philanthropic funders
• Influential intermediaries (e.g. IIED, ODI, Climate Lead, Climate Works, Lever for Change, CECG etc.)

• Build GiveDirectly’s understanding of the Climate Finance landscape and entry points for direct cash transfers
• Develop an evidence-backed framework for integrating GD’s model of direct LLS cash transfers into financing mechanisms for climate adaptation and conservation/nature.
• Provide a practical articulation of potential market size and entry points across Global Climate Funds, public-private mechanisms, other multilateral mechanisms, major philanthropies, and private sector investors.
• Conduct specific analysis of potential entry points at the intersection of Climate & Health.
• Develop a clear Go / No-Go framework and engagement strategy for prioritised climate finance vehicles.
• Map direct cash transfers to existing fund taxonomies, results frameworks, and safeguards.
• Provide recommendations on research organisations to partner with.
• Position Large Lump Sum cash transfers credibly in relevant climate policy spaces, with a primary focus on adaptation/resilience.
• Develop recommendations on framing LLS cash transfers as a viable component of locally-led adaptation (LLA).
• Provide recommendations for GD’s research team on key metrics to measure and priority research questions.
• Analyze how LLS differ from the climate-linked value proposition of humanitarian cash and/or Government-led social protection programmes.
• Identify key LLA partners and allies for collaboration.
• Produce a small suite of high-credibility policy outputs.

• Climate Finance Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Framework Development
• Market Sizing
• Engagement Strategy Development
• Partnership Development
• Research and Data Analysis
• Communication and Writing
• Stakeholder Management

• Experience in climate finance and policy
• Understanding of direct cash transfer models
• Familiarity with climate adaptation and conservation financing mechanisms
• Knowledge of global climate funds and multilateral mechanisms
• Experience with private sector investors and carbon/biodiversity credits
• Understanding of locally-led adaptation (LLA) principles
• Ability to conduct research and analysis
• Strong communication and writing skills