Key Responsibilities The Consultant will undertake the following tasks: Global Mapping of Biodiversity Finance Review and map current biodiversity finance initiatives (public, private, blended finance). Identify key finance commitments, targets, instruments and mechanisms relevant to biodiversity. Provide a landscape of key actors, funders, intermediaries, and enabling mechanisms. Deliverable 1 – Biodiversity Finance Mapping Report (with database/spreadsheet of programs and actors) Qualifications/special skills A minimum Master's Degree in environmental finance, economics, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, public policy, or related field. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree combined with two years of additional professional and academic experience may be accepted in place of the advanced degree. Work Experience: A minimum 7 years of experience in biodiversity finance, environmental economics, or related analytical work is required. Experience with UN system, GEF programming, or inter-agency analysis is required. Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills are highly desirable. Familiarity with innovative finance mechanisms and biodiversity targets (e.g., CBD post-2020, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework) is required.