CLIMATE FINANCE SPECIALIST (Principal)

CLIMATE FINANCE SPECIALIST (Principal) – Cape Town R80 000 – R95 000 Per Month plus Performance Based Bonus (Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience)Our client, a Global Strategy and Management Consulting firm is currently expanding their Climate division / team.This individual will support the delivery of the Company’s portfolio of climate finance work and deliver long-term consulting and project implementation assignments. They will also co-lead the growth of the Company’s climate change practice alongside experienced Directors.One would describe you as an energetic problem-solver, who is open-minded with multi-perspective views on development finance, governance, systems, policies and broader developmental issues. You should have strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret and apply financial information.A team player who is productive working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Furthermore, you also have the desire to contribute towards making the world a better place, and belief that a small group of committed and hard-working individuals can have a significant impact. Intent to develop a profile as a globally recognized subject matter/domain expert in climate finance. Key Duties and Responsibilities:Producing high-quality research and analysis on climate finance strategy & implementationActing as the hub of expertise on evolving climate finance issues, for clients and internal teamsLeading client engagements focusing on climate finance mobilisation, climate facility & fund design and climate finance tracking processes in collaboration with other climate experts in the firmSupporting clients to apply for, secure, and deploy climate finance into specific projectsManaging teams of consultants and external experts to deliver client assignments in a fast-paced international environment and owning project deliverablesPlaying an active role in driving the growth of our climate change team through business acquisition, direct sales activities and responding to tendered public sector opportunitiesBuilding & maintaining active networks with technical partners, clients, and global sources of climate finance QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Post-graduate degree in an appropriate field including (but not limited to) Development Finance, Finance and Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental or Natural Resource Economics, Public Policy, or Public Administration8+ years professional experience including a minimum of 4 years of experience in a banking/ strategy consulting / management consulting / or engineering consultancy environment, with a strong professional focus on climate change finance advisory servicesStrong financial acumen and experience, ideally demonstrated by working with commercial or Development Finance Institutions (including development partners)Track record of supporting project origination, design and development of workable financing strategiesExperience in pro