Climate Finance Senior Officer
GGGI has been working with the Government of Rwanda since 2012 to achieve the countryโs ambition of becoming a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy by 2050. As part of its Sustainable Landscape
portfolio, GGGI has entered into a partnership with the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (LuxDev) to support the implementation of the action entitled โInnovating financing mechanisms for sustainable forestry and clean cookingโ. This is a 30-month action which is funded by LuxDevโs Sustainable Forestry and Efficient Renewable Energy for Improved Livelihood (SFERE) project. Specifically, the action aims to design and pilot two innovative financing instruments: 1) a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) scheme that will incentivize the adoption of sustainable land, forestry, and agricultural practices, and 2) a Blended Finance Instrument to unlock market and financial barriers to the dissemination of clean cooking solutions.
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
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POSITION SUMMARY
Based in Kigali, the Climate Finance Senior Officer will be responsible for leading the implementation of the action entitled โInnovating financing mechanisms for sustainable forestry and clean cookingโ, funded by LuxDev. Reporting to the GGGI Rwanda Country Representative, the Climate Finance Senior Officer will serve as the project manager of the action, providing overall technical and management oversight in the delivery of the action in the target project locations. The position holderโs technical and management knowledge and experience will ensure the timely and impactful delivery of the project and its outputs.
PURPOSE
Lead all aspects of the project implementation and closure, in close coordination with the GGGI Rwanda Country Team, the LuxDev Chief Technical Advisor and relevant government and other key stakeholders. Provide high-quality project management to the project, and ensure effective, timely and efficient delivery of project results and activities in the field, in compliance with the donor requirements. Provide high-quality technical inputs and advisory on issues related to the design, capitalization, and piloting of the two financing instruments designed as part of the project.
ENGAGEMENT
Work closely with the GGGI Rwanda project team and Regional Green Investment Services to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of the project outputs. Coordinate closely with the LuxDev Chief Technical Advisor to ensure alignment with other SFERE activities and partners. Work closely with the private sector to ensure designed financing instruments addressing market and financing barriers. Develop and foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders. recognizing the importance of government buy-in and ownership for sustainability and scale-up. Establish strong relationships with bilateral/multilateral donors, investors, and financial actors, to effectively capitalize the designed innovative financing instruments. Coordinate with other organizations implementing financing instruments such as Payment for Ecosystem Services and blended financing vehicles in the clean cooking and forestry sectors. Maintain active flexibility through professional relations with key stakeholders to capture and integrate their changing needs and manage expectations.
DELIVERY
Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet the actionโs key objectives, donor requirements and government requirements. Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on climate and blended finance concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches. Provide technical leadership on the design of the PES and blended finance instruments. Plan and co-deliver national / subnational consultations and policy advocacy dialogues to secure strong buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders for the designed financing instruments. Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across relevant sectors in Rwanda and GGGI. Support the process of mobilizing resources for the designed instruments. Lead the planning and facilitation of key project workshops and meetings with key stakeholders in Rwanda. Plan and organize the work of consultants under the project to ensure high quality and timely delivery of the outputs. Oversee the development of the projectโs communication plan and materials, complying with GGGI and donor branding guidelines. Assess effectiveness of actionโs activities and recommmend improvements to meet key milestones for the program. Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, timely submission of donor reports and deliverables, regularly evaluate project results, and guide project implementation to achieve maximum impact. Lead financial tracking and oversight of budget, and financial reporting to donor. Clear and timely reporting on project delivery as required by the Partnership Agreement. Manage and mitigate risks through the monitoring of national and regional issues that may affect staff safety and project delivery. Effectively manage project staff, team dynamics and wellbeing. Other relevant tasks may be agreed on separately.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree (Master's) in a relevant area, such as Economics, Finance, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering, or other related disciplines. Background in climate/green finance, forestry, clean cooking, and just energy transitions is an advantage. Preferred at least eight of experience in climate finance and/or green investment in policy, project implementation, program management or other fields relevant to this assignment. Demonstrated understanding of innovative financing instruments such as blended finance or payment for ecosystem services. A proven track in successfully managing multiyear projects linked to clean cooking, energy, and climate / sustainable finance. Experience in managing donor funds, preferably for institutional donors. Strong knowledge and experience in budget management. Experience in staff management and ability to coach senior project staff. Experience in day-to-day engagement with Government ministries and agencies. Specific experience with Government of Rwanda a distinct advantage. Experience in close engagement with varied partners (private sector, local organizations, community-based structure) is a strong advantage. Experience in organizing consultations, validation meetings, workshops, and capacity building events. Experience in delivering technical training on climate finance. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).FUNCTIONAL
Strategic thinker and solutions-oriented, with good ability to multitask and work in a matrix environment. Able to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports. Able to absorb and understand technical information and relay it to others. Able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications. Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive. Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize. Ability to lead diverse teams and create a conducive learning environment. Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills. Ability to present and represent at high levels. Comfortable working both in a team and independently.CORPORATE
Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values. Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership. Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally. Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolve conflict easily. Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity. Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit.WORKING CONDITIONS
The Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI's national salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGIโs website.
This position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
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