Junior Professional Program (JPO) - Green Investment Services (extended)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
GGGIโs Green Investment Services (GIS) unit supports emerging economies to bridge the sustainable development investment gap by developing bankable projects, national financing vehicles and risk reducing instruments to mobilize national and international climate finance. The GIS unit delivers its work by:
Developing and maintaining a pipeline of bankable green growth projects; Performing the role of an โarrangerโ, that is, designing and structuring commercially viable projects that attract climate finance; Structuring financial solutions that blend public/ concessional finance and commercial/private finance in order to reduce risk and consequently help position public and private parties with commercially viable project structures; Designing innovative financial mechanisms often in the form of funds and instruments that reduce and possibly mitigate risks and overcome other barriers specific to green growth; Establishing dedicated vehicles (National Financing Vehicles) capable of blending international and domestic sources of capital for financing green growth; Prioritizing projects and instruments that are impactful and are catalytic, i.e. they mitigate risk sufficiently to pave the way for private investment in the sector; Designing innovative public finance instruments to help developing countries raise long-term concessional finance, including thematic bonds and debt for nature/climate swaps; Integrating social and environmental considerations into projects, valuing and monetizing natural assets where possible, and Advising partner countries on the development of their investment plans.Between 2017 and 2022 GIS successfully mobilized USD 7 billion dollars in national and international climate finance towards GGGIโs member countriesโ NDC and SDG goals.
PURPOSE
Based in Mexico City, Mexico or Bogotรก, Colombia , the JPO will support the origination, design and structuring of investment projects, concept notes and funding proposals to mobilize international climate finance for resilient, low-carbon development in Latin America and Caribbean countries. This position reports to the GGGI Regional Director for LAC and will work closely with Green Investment Officers and Sustainable Finance Officers across the region.
ENGAGEMENT
DELIVERY
Origination: identify, assess and prepare the business case for new investment opportunities; Project structuring: apply specialized finance skills to develop and/or improve financial models and projections; oversee prefeasibility and feasibility studies; conduct early marketing efforts with capital providers and investors; Develop investment and deal documentation, including financial models, investment teasers, investor pitch decks and information memorandums; Perform financial modeling and financial projections (including valuation) to design/recommend optimal financial solutions and capital structures; Contribute to the conceptualization of innovative blended finance structure to enhance the bankability and risk/reward profiles of priority investment projects; Contribute to the development of concept notes and funding proposals for Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund and Global Environment Facility, other. Support the head of department on business development by collecting and analyzing market data to support identification of new business opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in finance, business, engineering, and other relevant disciplines. At least two years post-graduate work experience in climate finance, preferably for an international financial institution, national development bank or consulting firm; The experience can include internships, volunteering, and unpaid assignments. The experience can be gained within a candidateโs country or outside. Demonstrates commitment and passion to green growth through their academic studies and paid/unpaid work experience. Age 32 or under at the commencement of the program. Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish. Must be a national of GGGI member countries [list of member countries]
FUNCTIONAL
Demonstrates good communication and organizational skills and evidence of teamworking. Excellent MS Office application skills required and experience of using databases a definite advantage. The ability to undertake research and analyze data and experience of report writing. Experience of living and/or working in multi-cultural contexts would be an advantage. The ability to develop and read financial models and balance sheets Experience in at least one of the following areas: renewable energy, cities and the financing of cities, design of financial instruments, infrastructure project development/assessment/finance, economic/financial analysis of infrastructure investment Experience with project finance, private or public sector projects, and/ or in PPP transactions is an asset
CORPORATE
Understand and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision, and values Promote the optimum use of public resources Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership Process and share information easily Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport, and resolves conflict easily Promote creativity and innovation among staff Provide solutions to project level
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.