Overview
Consultancy to assess nexus of blended climate financing with adaptation focus for Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC).
Contract duration aligned with the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) project timeline: September 2025 – September 2026, with final deliverables expected by July 2026.
Rationale
To strengthen VNRC’s capabilities in mobilising sustainable finance for locally led climate resilience, response programming and nature-based solutions at scale, enabling Vietnam’s climate goals and providing a model for other Red Cross National Societies in the region.
Objective
The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop an actionable investment case and roadmap for VNRC to access and mobilise sustainable blended climate finance with an explicit adaptation focus at national, regional and international levels.
Responsibilities / Scope of Work
The consultancy will deliver outputs that include:
* Map the nexus of blended climate-related financing with an explicit adaptation focus.
* Develop a clear investment roadmap for VNRC to access and manage climate financing.
* Provide guidance (pilot case) for the Red Cross Movement to replicate in accessing/using blended finance instruments with adaptation focus by other Red Cross National Societies in the region.
6. Deliverables/expected outputs
* A blended climate financing roadmap for VNRC with short-, mid-, and long-term objectives and action plans, with replication potential for the region.
* An actionable funder-ready investment case for VNRC, including an application toolkit with editable templates and models (policies, financials, logical frameworks, draft MoU templates).
* Return on investment analysis framework demonstrating impact and cost-effectiveness of chosen instruments, including a simple climate finance screening tool (Excel/low-code) to scan, score and triage opportunities.
* Two policy briefs with recommendations on climate and blended financing in resilience and humanitarian settings.
* Using Vietnam as a pilot, provide guidance notes for Red Cross Movement on accessing/using blended finance instruments with adaptation focus for other Red Cross National Societies in the region.
Methodology
The consultancy will assemble a team of domain experts to deliver the outputs as specified, starting with an inception report outlining methodology and a detailed work plan. Regular communications will be maintained with VNRC, BRC, FCDO, a climate finance expert from IFRC and external agencies for strategic guidance; day-to-day coordination will be with BRC and VNRC team leads.
How to apply
Application procedure:
* Consulting firm to apply by 21 November 2025 with a complete proposal as per the ToR.
* Submit application materials to brc_international_logistics@redcross.org.uk. Include in the subject line: Application for “Assessment of climate/blended finance investment case and roadmap for VNRC”.
* Applications are non-returnable; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next step.
Documents made available to the consultancy firm prior to start: project concept note/proposal and other information as required by mutual agreement.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Consulting
Industries
* Civic and Social Organizations
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