Africa Finance Specialist
6 days ago
Description
• Provide Tailored Financial Expertise: Offer direct, tailor-made financial expertise, training, and advice to governments as they develop and implement investment projects aimed at achieving country’s NDCs and SDGs. • Mobilise Public and Private Sector Financing: Engage extensively with investors to mobilise public and private sector financing for national SDG-aligned investment projects. • Identify and build the SDG Project Pipeline: Support the Platform to identify, evaluate, and support SDG-aligned projects/companies. • Overcome Investment Barriers: Identify and address barriers to investment by tailoring financial solutions and assist governments in developing portfolios of commercial projects. • Deepen Local Knowledge and Networks: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders within the country. • Advise on Financial Strategies: Collaborate with government stakeholders to develop and implement financial strategies that support the achievement of SDGs.
Requirements
• Minimum of 10 years in financial services, preferably in financial analysis, project finance, financial transactions and execution, or similar. • Primary focus on sustainable finance is highly preferable. • Comprehensive understanding of African financial markets, financial structuring, and investment instruments as they apply to sustainability projects. • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive results in a fast-paced, transactional environment. • Prior experience in working with governments and/or public sector institutions, delivering on sustainable project development. • Proven experience of engagement with public and private sector financial institutions. • Prior experience in public focused sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable mobility, green and nature infrastructure, agriculture, education, and health. • Right to work in the country where the AFS is expected to be seconded.
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