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Research & Policy Development Develop strategic plans for climate finance, aligning them with broader subnational and national development goals and climate action plans. Develop and identify key research questions for the team to address, focusing on climate finance ecosystem gaps and opportunities. Lead research on fiscal policies and public finance mechanisms to accelerate climate finance mobilization at the subnational and national levels. Contribute to quantitative research, including financial assessments, policy analysis, and thematic studies on innovative climate finance mechanisms. Stay abreast of emerging trends in climate finance ecosystems, policy landscapes, and sectoral developments. Finance Expertise & Project Development Identify and assess potential funding sources across public finance channels, including budgetary allocations, fiscal incentives, subsidies, and intergovernmental transfers to support climate initiatives. Identify and assess potential funding sources, including public, private, and blended finance mechanisms, while conducting financial assessments to identify funding gaps, investment opportunities, risk management measures, and cost-effective climate adaptation and mitigation measures. Prepare funding proposals for climate projects, including feasibility studies, budgeting, risk assessments, and financial modeling. Assess potential for blended finance structures and develop well-articulated business cases for pilot climate projects. Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building Coordinate engagement with stakeholders through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, and training activities. Collaborate with government agencies, financial institutions, NGOs, and community groups to mobilize support and resources for climate initiatives. Build capacity within government departments to leverage innovative and blended financial structures for climate action. Contribute to knowledge sharing efforts related to climate finance, including organizing workshops, training sessions, and learning events. Publications & Thought Leadership Produce high-quality research publications, policy briefs, blogs, and articles that translate research into clear insights. Contribute to developing new ideas, frameworks, tools, and research methods to track and strengthen climate action planning. Advocate for effective climate finance policies and regulations at the subnational and national levels. Qualifications and Requirements we seek: Postgraduate degree in finance, economics, climate finance, public policy, or a related field. 10-12 years of experience in climate finance, financial modeling, sustainable investment, or related fields. Strong knowledge of public finance systems, budgetary processes, and fiscal policy instruments at subnational and national levels. Experience in researching and analyzing government fiscal policies related to climate action and sustainable development. 2+ years of experience leading teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Strong understanding of the climate finance ecosystem, including public, private, and blended finance mechanisms. Strong track record of leading research publications and policy briefs on climate finance topics. Hands-on experience in financial assessments, economic modeling, and scenario planning. Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software. Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical financial concepts for diverse audiences. Experience working with government departments at subnational and national levels is highly desirable.
