Acted, an international organization, is seeking an external consultant to conduct economic and financial analysis for its "Fin-Fergana" program in Central Asia. This program addresses climate-driven water insecurity in the Fergana Valley and is being prepared for submission as a Full Funding Proposal to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
The consultant will be responsible for performing a societal-perspective cost-benefit analysis, developing institution- and beneficiary-perspective financial analyses, building a formula-driven Excel model using GCF templates, and drafting the Annex 11 narrative to GCF submission standards.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (Acted) |
| Location | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Asia |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 13 December 2026 |
About the Position
The consultant's role involves several key duties: conducting a societal-perspective economic analysis (CBA) over a 15-year period, quantifying costs and benefits for water savings, productivity gains, and farm-level increments, and performing sensitivity analysis. They will also undertake a financial analysis from institution and beneficiary perspectives, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet projections for lending facilities, assessing minimum concessionality, and analyzing FX risk. Finally, the consultant will consolidate a GCF Annex 11 Excel model and write the corresponding narrative, ensuring cross-referencing with other annexes.
Eligibility
- Advanced degree in economics, finance, or agricultural economics
- Minimum 7 years of experience in economic CBA and/or financial analysis for development or climate projects
- At least one approved GCF Full Funding Proposal EFA (Annex 11) is an eliminatory criterion
- Experience with blended finance and lending through financial intermediaries
- Proficiency in multi-sheet Excel modelling (P&L, cash flow, DSCR, WACC, IRR)
- CBA experience in water or agriculture sectors
- Excellent technical English proficiency
- Desirable: Experience in Central Asia, agricultural microfinance, FX risk, gender-disaggregated economic analysis
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- CV(s) highlighting GCF EFA, CBA, and financial modelling experience
- Technical proposal (maximum 5 pages) outlining methodology and work plan
- At least one GCF EFA example or equivalent sample
- Financial proposal with total fixed fee (USD) broken down by deliverable
- Two references
How to Apply
- Submit all required documents to kyrgyzstan.tender@acted.org
- Use the subject line: EoI — GCF EFA — Fin-Fergana — [Your Name]
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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