The objective of this assignment is to support
the ICRAF Green and Sustainable Financing team in collecting, compiling, and
analysing data on forest and agricultural financing mechanisms across RCP
countries. The consultant will assist in developing a comprehensive database of
financing instruments and stakeholders, contributing to a baseline study and
high-potential area maps for bankable primary forest conservation projects.
The consultant shall undertake the following
tasks:
- Assist in collecting and compiling data on
forest and agriculture financing mechanisms in 5 countries
- Identify types of financing schemes (e.g.,
public, private, blended, or innovative financing) in 5 countries
- Assist in developing and maintaining a
database of financing instruments and stakeholders.
- Perform literature reviews and systematic
reviews on forest and agriculture financing mechanisms in 5 countries
- Assist in data scraping and extraction from
online financial and project databases.
- Participate in team meetings, share
progress updates, and document research findings.
- Be available to work at the ICRAF Indonesia
office in Bogor.
Outputs: A comprehensive,
searchable database compiling forest and agriculture financing schemes; a
summarized stakeholder directory identifying key actors in green and
sustainable financing, including government institutions, financial bodies,
NGOs, and private sector partners; and a final consultancy report summarizing
learning experiences, methodologies, and contributions to the project.
Skills Required
- Experience in data collection and analysis
- Familiarity with financing mechanisms
- Proficiency in database management
- Ability to conduct literature reviews
- Strong communication skills
What We Do
CIFOR-ICRAF is a collaborative research organization and a global leader in using trees, forests, and agroforestry to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and inequality, by enhancing landscape resilience.
