Terms of Reference for
Ocean Finance Stakeholder Consultation Consultant ("Consultant")
This document serves to provide an overview of the underlying project relevant to the Global Fund for Coral
Reefs (GFCR) Strategic Plan, context on Goals of the mandate, as well as an estimated scope of work
requested from the consultant. Final details of the mandate should be covered by the subsequent proposal
submitted by the consultant.
Global Fund for Coral Reef
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 serve as 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 Deputy Director 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
The tasks of the consultancy are:
* Political Engagement Support & Coordination: Draft and coordinate correspondence, agendas, and
meeting materials to support engagement with relevant political stakeholders, including coordination
support for webinars and related engagement formats.
* Stakeholder Tracking & Process Management: Maintain stakeholder trackers, coordinate meetings
(consultations, bilaterals, technical sessions), and capture minutes and follow-up actions.
* Ocean Finance Research & Inputs: Provide targeted research and analysis to inform political engagement,
translating technical inputs into clear, decision-ready messages.
* Briefings, Talking Points & Engagement Materials: Prepare concise briefing notes, talking points, and
presentation materials to support senior-level political engagement and outreach.
* Missions & Convenings Support: Support preparation and coordination of missions and convenings,
including briefing packs, agendas, stakeholder alignment, and webinar coordination with partners.
* Work Plan & Follow-Up Tracking: Record key outcomes, decisions, and next steps, ensuring consistent
follow-through across engagements.
Expected Deliverables
* Repository of the correspondence coordinated incl. Agendas, meeting, webinar and engagements
materials.
* Stakeholder Trackers up to date, proof of meetings, coordination and repository of minutes including
follow-up actions.
* Repository of targeted research and analysis report including decision-ready messages.
* Repository of senior-level political engagement and outreach materials including briefing notes, talking
points and presentation materials.
* Successful preparation and coordination of missions and convenings including documents shared
under "Missions & Convenings Support".
* Tracker for key outcomes, decisions and next steps and follow-through across engagement for senior
level.
Duration of Contract & Starting Date
The duration of the contract will run for 4 months from the signature date. The consultant is expected to
start immediately after signature.
Location of Assignment
Work can be home-based, but in-person office work in Geneva is preferred.
Competencies and Qualifications
The consultant shall have the following 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.
How to Apply
For this opportunity, please complete the application form available at the link below and submit the required
documents to oneocean@catalyticfinance.org no later than May 31st, 2026 COB. Only complete
applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Required documents: Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter. Applications can be submitted by completing the
application form: LINK.
Please name your files as follows before uploading:
* CV: OceanFinanceStakeholder_Consultant_Firstname_Lastname_CV
* Cover Letter: OceanFinanceStakeholder_Consultant_Firstname_Lastname_CoverLetter
Example: Jane_Doe_CV / Jane_Doe_CoverLetter
Next steps: Interviews are expected to take place between May 25th to June 5th, 2026. For any additional
questions, please reach out to us at oneocean@catalyticfinance.org.