Principal, Climate Finance

Principal, Climate Finance & Economics, Climate Finance and Resource Mobilization
Genesis
2023-05-05 Global

Job Ref #: CFECR20230505
Industry: Management Consulting
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Climate Finance and Economics is a new and growing practice at Genesis. Our purpose is to unlock value by increasing flows of climate finance from higher to lower income countries, fostering the role of the private sector in climate finance and improving the preparedness of societies to address the climate change emergency proactively and adequately. Genesis is looking to recruit a climate finance

Job Description

Company description

Genesis Analytics is a global African firm that has worked in more than 96 countries across the world. Our roots are firmly in Africa, having worked in 43 of the 54 countries on the continent.[1] [2] 

Our purpose is to unlock value through seeking solutions with our clients. The foundation of our distinctive delivery is in the technical skills and deep sector knowledge we have developed through our work in the area between the market and the state.

Established in 1998, Genesis is headquartered in Joburg and our operations include corporate offices in Abidjan, Nairobi, Lagos and London. We also have representation in India, the UAE and Canada so we can work closely with our clients in finding scalable solutions that will work in the real world.

We have expertise in behavioural economics, climate and disaster risk finance, competition economics and regulation, the digital economy and regulation, economic impact assessments, financial services strategy, human development, monitoring and evaluation, public health and financing, shared value and corporate impact, as well as youth employment. Some of our best work has been through leveraging our complementary areas of expertise to find fresh solutions.

Our clients include all levels of government, regulators, banks, development finance institutions, law firms, development agencies, foundations, as well as regional and international organisations.

About the Climate Finance and Economics Practice

The Climate Finance and Economics practice is a new, growing and evolving practice at Genesis. Our purpose is to unlock value by increasing flows of climate finance from higher to lower income countries, fostering the role of the private sector in climate finance and improving the preparedness of societies to address the climate change emergency proactively and adequately. We do this through working across four key areas identified which includes working to realise the Just Transition, unlocking and facilitating the flow of Climate Finance, building Resilience and Adaptation through climate finance, and supporting a Corporate Transition. These themes are shown in the diagram below.

Specifically, our team leads across three of these four key areas which include:

? Climate Finance: facilitating flows of public and private finance and designing financial instruments to realise a low-carbon, climate resilient future

? Resilience : providing clients with the information, tools and solutions to respond to the risks posed by climate change, focusing on climate risk analysis.

? Just Transition: integrating socio-economic considerations into climate strategy and planning

We put our minds to work transforming society positively, doing work that is interesting, meaningful and profitable. Our culture is one of excellence, purpose, ethics, continuous growth, fairness, fun and belonging. We work in a flat team structure that prizes sustainable work-life integration, is family-friendly and financially rewarding.

For more detailed information, please look at our website.

About the position

The Climate Finance and Economics practice is searching for a dynamic experienced leader with consulting background in climate finance, who is eager to join the growth of this new area of work in Genesis and passionate about accelerating the climate transition . As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality advice and guidance on climate finance and sustainable investment strategies to public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on resource mobilization. This position is ideal for a person who is keen to have a proactive role in building and managing a growing team. Responsibilities include:

? Work closely with the partner and build a business together with enthusiasm and teamwork, with a focus on the growth of our climate finance area.

? Bid for, design, and execute consultancy assignments for donor, corporate, foundation and government clients.

? Provide strategic advice to public and private sector clients on climate finance and sustainable investment strategies, with a focus on resource mobilization.

? Identify opportunities for clients to access climate finance, including through international climate funds, development banks, and other public and private sources of financing.

? Develop financial models and business cases for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including innovative financing solutions such as blended finance, green bonds, and climate risk insurance.

? Lead project teams and manage client relationships to ensure the successful delivery of projects, including managing stakeholder engagement and consultation processes with local communities, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.

? Use quantitative (and qualitative) analysis tools to inform analytical problems. This will ultimately lead to structuring and applying financial tools frameworks to analytical problems.

? Solve problems with a high level of autonomy, logically, creatively, and laterally.

? Take personal responsibility for high levels of excellence, analytical insights, with exemplary attention to detail.

? Be able to prepare and lead high quality written and visual communication.

? Have strong verbal communication skills.

? Play a leading, managing, and mentoring role with more junior consultants.

? Enthusiastically take up personal development, enjoying the freedom to build a career in a supportive environment.

? Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends and best practices in climate finance and sustainable investment, with a focus on resource mobilization.

? Provide thought leadership through participation in conferences, events, and publications, and represent the organization in relevant networks and partnerships.

The candidate can be located in Johannesburg, London or elsewhere and be willing to travel for assignments and spend time at the Genesis office in London and/or Johannesburg. 

Job Requirements

Skills, experience and competencies

? Understanding of the financial industry and financial markets.

? Demonstrated experience in developing sustainable financing mechanisms and instruments, especially in relation to project finance, green-infrastructure finance and effective public-private partnerships. 

? Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization. Familiarity with the Green Climate Fund is a plus.

? Financial structuring and financial modelling skills - applied to mitigation and adaptation.

? Experience in developing climate finance governance frameworks. Ample experience in management or developing consulting is essential.

? Strong masters' level degrees in Economics, Sustainable Finance or related fields.

? Purpose-driven, enthusiastic, ethical, respectful, lives by Genesis values.

? Strong self-starting problem solver, critical thinker, and analyst.

? Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

? Project management abilities.

? Comfort with quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

? Ability to work closely with senior leaders.

HOW TO APPLY:

? Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website

? We use an automated applicant tracking system in order to receive and manage all applications in one central point, and for this reason, we also do not accept any e-mailed CVs or applications

? Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a confirmation email that your application was received, and your application will be reviewed within a few days of receipt

NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MB

Applications can only be made online – no other means of application will be accepted

DISCLAIMER:

? Relevant previous experience is essential

? Communication will be with short-listed candidates only - if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

? Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role

? All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics' Employment Equity Plan and Policies

? All applications will be treated confidentially

DISCLAIMER:

Relevant previous experience is essential Communication will be with short-listed candidates only - if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics' Employment Equity Plan and Policies All applications will be treated confidential ly

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