Senior Manager - Climate Change and Sustainability

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Project Leadership & Technical Delivery

• Develop, deliver, and manage assignments pertaining to climate finance risk assessment, financial modelling, and stress testing of climate-related investments.
  
• Lead development and execution of quantitative and scenario analysis, incorporating probabilistic risk techniques, climate hazard modelling, and portfolio vulnerability assessment.
  
• Guide the design and structuring of financial instruments (e.g., guarantees, parametric insurance, green bonds) to de-risk climate adaptation and resilience investments.
  
• Produce high-quality analytical reports, presentations, and knowledge products that translate complex risk and modelling findings into actionable recommendations for clients.
  
• Oversee use of advanced data analytics tools (including GIS, statistical analysis software, and climate modelling platforms) and collaborate with field research teams for data collection.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build and sustain relationships with government agencies, multilateral and bilateral donors, financial institutions, and corporates to deliver and expand the practice’s project portfolio.
  
• Contribute to proposal writing, conceptualizing innovative financial mechanisms and risk-sharing structures for adaptation and resilience.
  
• Represent MSC at national and international conferences, working groups, and events
  

Capacity Development

• Mentor and support teams in quantitative analysis, climate finance modelling, and application of risk transfer products.
  
• Conduct trainings and technical assistance sessions for clients and partners in climate risk management methodologies.
  
• Support the development of toolkits, guidance notes, blogs, and sectoral publications in climate risk assessment and finance.

Requirements

Academic/ Professional Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Climate Finance, Economics, Data Science, Risk Management, Environmental Science, Applied Mathematics, or related discipline.

Experience

• Over 10 years of professional experience in climate finance, quantitative risk analysis, or financial modelling, gained through roles in consulting firms, think tanks, or financial institutions.
  
• A minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience working on climate finance or risk-related projects specifically in Africa.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing climate risk assessment frameworks, financial models, scenario analysis, and structuring innovative financial products to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
  
• Proven proficiency in advanced statistical and climate data analysis tools, including programming languages and software such as R, Python, MATLAB, GIS, and specialized climate modeling platforms.
  
• Strong background in climate risk mapping covering both physical and transition risks, ESG integration, portfolio stress testing, and crafting risk transfer mechanisms tailored for MSMEs, agriculture sectors, and vulnerable communities.
  
• Familiarity with public-sector climate finance mechanisms, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and pipeline development for adaptation and resilience projects.
  
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills, with a track record of translating complex climate risk and financial modelling results into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
  
• Experience collaborating with governments, multilateral and bilateral donors, and financial institutions to design and implement financial instruments aimed at mitigating climate risks is preferred.
  
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams and mentoring junior staff in climate finance and risk modelling domains

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