Terms of Reference (ToR) for External Senior Expert (Support Structure Peru)

Date: 12.11.2026
Subject: Request for Proposal – External Senior Expert (Support Structure Peru) 

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH, implementing the project “Global 
Shield Secretariat”, invites you to submit a proposal for the delivery of services as described in the Terms of Reference (ToR) below. 

Please submit your complete offer to opportunities@fs.de no later than 26 November 2026, 6pm (CET) quoting Request for Proposals_ External Senior Expert (Support Structure Peru) in the email subject. 

Submissions must include: 

• Accompanying email referencing this invitation 
• Confirmation of eligibility (use Annex 1) 
• Expert CV (use Annex 2) 
• Technical proposal and financial offer (EUR) (use Annex 3)

2.1 Background

Launched at COP27 by the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group and the Group of Seven (G7), the Global Shield against Climate Risks (GS) aims to increase protection for vulnerable people and countries and contribute to effectively responding to loss and damage from climate change. The Global Shield promotes an inclusive, gender-responsive and demand-driven process, which is led by the vulnerable countries’ governments (https://www.globalshield.org/).  

The Global Shield Secretariat supports Global Shield governance bodies, facilitates knowledge management and coordination, and monitors progress. The Secretariat has been hosted by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) since 1 January 2026.

In Peru, the Ministry of Environment (MINAM) leads the Global Shield in-country process. Following the submission of Peru’s Request for Support and the subsequent development of a Global Shield support package, MINAM, through its Directorate-General for Climate Change and Desertification (DGCCD), is coordinating with the Global Shield Secretariat, the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP), and relevant national and international stakeholders on the next steps toward implementation of the support package.

FS is therefore seeking to engage a consultant to provide short-term bridging support to the DGCCD. The assignment will reinforce the operational capacity of the DGCCD climate finance team, maintain continuity of ongoing Global Shield and GSSP coordination, and support alignment with the implementation of Peru’s Climate Finance Strategy and the newly pusblised Disaster Risk Finance Strategy.

2.2 Objectives

The consultant will provide temporary technical and operational support to the DGCCD, particularly its climate finance team, to ensure continuity of coordination, follow-up and preparatory activities related to the Global Shield support package and associated initiatives, in close coordination with the GS Sec.

The consultant will carry out the following activities, in accordance with priorities agreed with the DGCCD:

• Support the DGCCD with ongoing Global Shield support package coordination, particularly with the GSSP, Coordination Hub (CH) members and relevant national institutions (up to 65 technical working days)

1. Coordinate and track activities, commitments, decisions and agreements arising from Peru’s Global Shield in-country process, including GSSP and CH-related actions and other initiatives contributing to implementation of Peru’s Request for Support and the resulting support package.

2. Support the organization of consultations, technical meetings and follow-up with the Global Shield Secretariat, GSSP, CH, relevant ministries, public institutions, development partners and other stakeholders; prepare agendas, briefing materials, minutes and action-point trackers as required.

3. Assist the DGCCD with review and consolidation of support-package information, proposed activities, stakeholder responsibilities, implementation arrangements and related communications, in coordination with relevant actors.

4. Support preparatory administrative and institutional steps for support-package implementation, where requested by the DGCCD, including draft official communications and coordination on applicable procedures for technical or financial assistance.

5. Prepare technical notes, progress reports, monitoring matrices, presentations, meeting records and other documents to facilitate planning, implementation readiness, coordination and monitoring.

6. Provide technical and operational support to the DGCCD climate finance team, particularly for activities related to implementation of the Climate Finance Strategy and its linkages with Global Shield initiatives.

7. Help identify and systematise climate finance opportunities and financial protection mechanisms against climate and disaster risks, in coordination with designated DGCCD specialists; where relevant, map complementarities with other funding initiatives and proposals, including the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), Green Climate Fund (GCF) as well as existing national funds.

8. Provide other closely related, reasonable technical and operational assistance requested by the DGCCD within the objectives and duration of this assignment; document outstanding matters for handover to the future implementation support structure.

2.3 Scope of Work / Deliverables

For the contracting period from the 1 December 2026 to 5 March 2027, the contractor will submit a timeline with milestones to be achieved by certain dates during the contract term. The following deliverables are indicative and may be refined by mutual agreement between the DGCCD and FS, without extending the contractual end date. Any delays, or inability to fulfil such milestones must be communicate immediately to the FS.  

Periodic coordination / calls with the Global Shield Secretariat are expected throughout the assignment. Deliverables should be prepared in Spanish unless otherwise agreed, and submitted electronically in editable format and PDF as appropriate.

2.4 Duration & Location

• Duration: 1 December 2026 to 5 March 2027

• Location: Lima, Peru, with regular in-person engagement with the DGCCD, subject to arrangements agreed with MINAM. Limited remote work may be agreed where compatible with the assignment.

2.5 Institutional arrangements, Reporting & Supervision

• Reports to: Senior Advisor for Perú In-Country Process

• Progress reporting frequency: bi-weekly / on milestone delivery

• Submission format for deliverables: PDF

For the duration of the contract, the selected consultant will be temporarily integrated into the working arrangements and day-to-day activities of the DGCCD technical team, particularly its climate finance team, to facilitate coordination and follow-up of planned activities. The consultant will work under the technical supervision and guidance of the Directorate-General for Climate Change and Desertification (DGCCD) of MINAM, which will define operational priorities and review technical outputs prior to submission to the FS.

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management will remain the contracting entity and will retain responsibility for contractual and administrative matters, including formal acceptance of deliverables and payment, in consultation with the DGCCD. The consultant will coordinate closely with the Global Shield Secretariat’s Peru focal point/lead advisor on Global Shield-related activities.

The temporary integration into the DGCCD team does not establish an employment relationship with MINAM or confer authority to represent or make commitments on behalf of MINAM, FS or the Global Shield Secretariat unless expressly authorised.

2.6 Eligibility Criteria

Minimum mandatory criteria to submit a bid:

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in public administration, economic/financial analysis, project management, institutional coordination, or related assignments.

• Demonstrated experience organising and systematising information, preparing technical reports and monitoring matrices, and following up on workplans and institutional commitments.

• Ability to work effectively with Peruvian public institutions and multiple stakeholders; familiarity with public-sector procedures in Peru.

• Excellent written and spoken Spanish, with strong drafting and communication skills; availability to work in Lima during the assignment.

Desirable qualifications:

• Knowledge of sustainable development, public policy, climate finance, disaster risk management, or climate and disaster risk finance and insurance.

• Experience supporting international cooperation programmes or multi-stakeholder projects, including coordination with government ministries and development partners.

• Working knowledge of English and familiarity with Peru’s climate finance policy and institutional landscape.

Applicants must verify their eligibility for this opportunity using Annex 1 as the required template.

The applicant needs to provide the CV(s) of the experts forseen to provide the services. The CV must cover:

• Full name and contact details

• Education and professional qualifications

• Detailed employment history (company/role/dates)

• Relevant assignments and outputs (with client references: name, email addresses or phone number)

• Language skills and availability

• At least two professional references (name, position, contact)

(CVs shall be submitted using the format as in Annex 2)

4.1 Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal

Please complete Annex 3. 

The fee indication must show VAT separately (if applicable) and must be in EUR. Offer validity: Minimum 30 calendar days.

4.2 Submission Instructions

• Submit electronic copies to: opportunities@fs.de

• Submission deadline (date/time CET): 26 November 2026, 6pm (CET) 

• Clarification requests: contact opportunities@fs.de. Any questions on the ToR 

  must be submitted 2 business days before the end of the deadline.

4.3 Evaluation Criteria & Weighting

All proposals will be evaluated using the following weighted criteria: 

• Technical quality (experience & capacity of the expert) 70% 

• Financial offer (cost competitiveness) 30% 

Evaluation criteria for the technical qualifications are as follows (total: 70 points):

• Experience and qualifications of the consultant. This part of the evaluation will be based on the CV shared by the consultant in the proposal [50 points]; 

• Relevant professional experience [20 points]: Relevance and depth of experience in climate finance, disaster risk financing/management, public-sector coordination, institutional advisory services, programme implementation, or related areas, including implementation of complex, multi-institutional initiatives.

• Government and multi-stakeholder coordination experience [20 points]: Experience supporting government-led processes involving multiple institutions and development partners, including stakeholder engagement, coordination of institutional inputs, facilitation, and implementation follow-up.

• Regional and contextual experience [10 points]: Experience working in Peru will be considered a distinct advantage.

• Adequacy of approach and methodology [10 points];

• Experience working in the development sector producing high-quality outputs; experience in the area of CDRFI [10 points];

The financial offer will account for a maximum of 30 points and is calculated as followed: The financial score = (lowest financial score amongst the tenderers / financial score of the tender being considered) x 30.