(GCF) GROW Project Economic & Financial Analysis Consultant - Iraq / Remote

·         Short term consultancy assignment

·         Commencing Early August 2026, for 21 person-days

·         IRAQ/Remote

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About the project:

Iraq is ranked 5th globally for risk to water and food security and extreme heat, and sits in the top 20 most affected countries from extreme weather. Iraq is experiencing hazards of heatwaves, dust and sandstorms, reduced river flows, water scarcity and intensifying floods, driven by rising temperatures, heat extremes, and variable rainfall. The impacts to the education systems and communities result in: disrupted learning through sub-optimal classroom conditions and school closures, damaged infrastructure, gendered and people with disabilities (PwDs) inequalities due to WASH hygiene and health, and increased absenteeism of both students and teachers, setting the learning agenda backwards. These escalating hazards compound non-climate drivers such as social vulnerability, demographic pressure, governance challenges, and energy fragility. The education sector is particularly exposed to climate shocks due to under investment, and without adaptation, risks to safe, inclusive, and continuous education for 10.7 million children will result in increased climate vulnerabilities. Alongside these challenges, education’s role in climate resilience and justice has been overlooked. Weak coordination limited technical capacity, lack of gender, disability and social inclusion, and inadequate climate finance flows hinder climate risk response and integration into education systems.

Yet, education can protect children’s rights in a changing climate and during climate hazards9, build knowledge for adaptation and future jobs, demonstrate sustainable practices, and embed resilience into school communities and systems at national and sub-national levels.

In response to these challenges, Save the Children Australia (SCA) in collaboration with the Iraqi government, has developed an innovative and ambitious concept with the aim to increase the climate resilience of the Iraqi education sector and to safeguard children’s right to education through a systemic approach across schools, school communities, and governance. This is based on scaled up implementation of the Comprehensive School Safety Framework (CSSF)1 with a focus on addressing the climate drivers impacting the education sector. 

The project will achieve this goal through four components: (1) climate‑resilient and inclusive infrastructure; (2) institutionalising inclusive climate-informed school level planning and management systems; (3) climate resilience knowledge and skills building; and (4) strengthened enabling environment (policies, capacity, and financing).

A place to make a difference:

Save the Children Australia seeks a qualified consultant or a consultancy firm to undertake an Economic and Financial Analysis to inform the GROW project’s feasibility study and Funding Proposal.

• The consultant will lead the development of the Economic and Financial Analysis (EFA) for Iraq, including:
• Preparing a full EFA in line with GCF requirements
• Assessing the economic viability, cost effectiveness, and long-term benefits of proposed GROW interventions.
• Developing replicable EFA models and methodologies suitable for future education climate proposals.
• Supporting the design team to integrate EFA findings into the Funding Proposal

The analysis will inform the feasibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of the GROW project and strengthen the investment case for climate resilient education in Iraq.

The consultant will work closely with the Design Team Leader and Save the Children staff in Iraq to access data, validate findings, and ensure contextual accuracy.

In this consulting assignment you will:

1 Literature Review and Contextual Analysis

2 Customisation of EFA Methodology for Iraq

3 Quantitative Modelling and Economic Analysis

4 Financial Analysis

5 Drafting of the Economic and Financial Analysis Annex

6 Contribution to Funding Proposal Sections

For detailed information, the full Terms of Reference are available here.

This consultancy requires: 

• Master’s degree in economics, development economics, finance, or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience conducting economic and financial analyses for donor funded projects
• Demonstrated experience preparing EFA for GCF proposals
• Strong understanding of GCF processes, policies, and Annex 11 requirements
• Experience with cost benefit modelling, climate adaptation economics, and human capital valuation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. To apply please send an application that includes:

• A letter expressing interest, outlining the experience and expertise of the individual consultant or consulting agency relevant for the work
• A copy of CV(s) or details of expertise in your research institution, or consultancy firm/agency, if applicable
• Sample of previous research work/s, relevant to this consultancy
• Contact details of at least two references if individual consultant
• An operational plan detailing how the work will be done and how the objectives above will be met (maximum 2 pages)
• A financial proposal or costing for items/activities required for the fulfilment of the expected deliverables of the consultancy work

Applications must be received no later than 10^th July 2026 and must be sent to climate@savethechildren.org.au with the title “Economic and financial analysis for Iraq specialist”.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All consultants are required to undergo an International / National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.