Main job function

The Green Finance Programme primarily looks to unlock and scale green finance by bridging the gap between supply and demand; through long-term partnerships and knowledge enhancement. The programme works across all sectors and its objectives include facilitating the advancement of knowledge and networks in the green finance sector; directing industry support to low-carbon projects and companies and further developing ‘investment ready’ pipeline; developing innovative financing mechanisms and contextualising it to the South African landscape to scale green finance; and bridging the gap between demand for finance in the green economy and the supply of green finance. The Green Finance team engages with a wide range of projects in the green economy sectors in South Africa, including the sectors actively supported – namely renewable energy, water & wastewater, agriculture and circular economy.
The key pillars of the Green Finance team are:
• Building knowledge through market research and data collection
• Disseminating data, knowledge and outputs
• Supporting sustainable / green finance projects
• Advancing sustainable / green market by facilitating green economy growth

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree, masters preferred in relevant field (i.e. Finance, Economics, Commerce, Development Finance, Business Management) Knowledge and Experience
• 4+ years relevant experience
• Financial modelling, business case development, financial feasibility, commercial due diligence, financial structuring (relevance to infrastructure an advantage)
• Existing network within the finance, infrastructure and / or green economy sectors
• Strong project management skills (including budgeting, planning, management of external service providers, external stakeholders & internal team members)
• Proven track record of raising, structuring funding or finance an advantage
• Implementation experience in developing infrastructure projects (public sector experience an advantage)
• Knowledge of impact metrics and risk frameworks (SDGs, SDG indicators, ESG, Equator Principles, IFC’s Performance Standards)
• Participate in or lead meetings and designing / leading workshops, and interact with government, green economy and finance sector stakeholders. Competencies and Skills
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence in both formal and informal public speaking engagements.
• Ability to lead, direct and influence external stakeholders an advantage
• Be able to confidently initiate and foster productive, professional relationships with many stakeholders, including business, funders and government.
• Possess problem-solving skills and an ability to identify, understand and define interventions to drive and grow markets.
• Proactivity, taking initiative and confidence in own initiatives
• Independent thinking and ability to assimilate variety of ideas / inputs / data from colleagues and external stakeholders or data sources.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High level of professionalism Remuneration

Remuneration: R661 930 per annum

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.