Coral Finance Convenings Consultant, Geneva

Terms of Reference for Coral Finance Convenings Consultant

Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) is a global blended finance partnership designed to mobilize public, philanthropic, and private capital at scale for the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems. Anchored in a dual structure combining a grant-based technical assistance facility and a private investment fund, GFCR addresses the systemic financing gap facing reef-positive enterprises and coastal economies—particularly in developing countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where reefs underpin livelihoods, food security, and climate resilience.Building on its operational track record and growing investment pipeline, 2026 marks a strategic moment for GFCR to deepen engagement with governments, financial institutions, reef-dependent industries, and conservation partners through a series of Global Coral Reef convenings aligned with major international ocean and climate forums. These convenings will provide platforms to (i) showcase investable, reef-positive business models emerging from GFCR support; (ii) advance dialogue on policy, risk-sharing, and blended finance structures for coral reef economies; and (iii) catalyze additional capital commitments toward scalable solutions in sustainable fisheries, tourism, waste and wastewater management, and nature-based coastal protection.Through its presence at these global moments in 2026, GFCR aims to reinforce its role as a bridge between conservation priorities and investment logic—demonstrating how structured technical assistance, concessional capital, and private investment can be integrated to deliver measurable ecological outcomes alongside durable economic returns, and to position coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure within the broader sustainable ocean economy.Reporting Line

The consultant will report to the Strategic Engagement&Partnership Lead at GFCR for the duration of the assignment, as well as to their designated contact at Catalytic Finance Foundation for follow-up and reporting purposes. Work Assignment

Delivery Plan for Finance Pillar Convenings: Develop delivery plan for priority finance pillar convenings, including workstreams, milestones, owners, dependencies, and decision points. GFCR Positioning&Solution Showcase Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to inform GFCR positioning and elevate solution showcases, including alignment and engagement with GFCR convening agents and ecosystem of coral finance partners. Finance Pillar Stakeholder Intelligence&Briefings: Produce targeted stakeholder briefs and engagement packs to inform positioning, outreach, and participation in convenings. Outreach&Commitments Coordination: Prepare and manage outreach materials and engagement sequencing (invitations, follow-ups, proposals), and track participation, co-hosts, and commitment mobilisation. Engagement&Meeting Preparation: Develop concise convening and meeting packs (agendas, participant profiles, talking points, key messages, "asks," and pre-reads), including inputs for donor concept notes and resource mobilisation. Post-Convening Follow-Up: Deliver readouts and update all trackers (delivery plan, decisions log, pipeline), ensuring actions and commitments are followed through to closure.Expected Deliverables

Delivery plan for Finance Pillar Convenings Proof of GFCR Positioning and Coordination to be approved by Stakeholder Intelligence&Briefings Proof of outreach&Commitments Coordination Convening and Meeting Packs Regular readouts and update to trackers Duration of Contract and Starting Date

The duration of the contract will run from August 2026 to November 2026 inclusive (4 months). Location of Assignment

Work can be home-based but in-person office work in Geneva is preferred. Competencies and Qualifications

At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in international coordination, stakeholder engagement, or programme delivery within multilateral, public-private, or international organization contexts. Demonstrated experience leading the coordination and delivery of international summits, high-level convenings, or comparable global engagement processes, with end-to-end responsibility for planning, sequencing, and follow-up.Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French/Arabic/Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset. Proven ability to act as the central focal point within a team for a major global convening, ensuring coherence across workstreams, partners, and contributors, and serving as the primary coordination interface.Strong experience in global stakeholder engagement, including coordination with UN agencies, Member States, international organizations, and external partners. Sound technical understanding of biodiversity finance and related nature-positive investment agendas, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear engagement materials and convening narratives.Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills, with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, consultants, and deadlines with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism.

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