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.

POSITION SUMMARY

GGGI is seeking to recruit an investment official who is interested and passionate about working in the investment space particularly in supporting our member countries with the green finance mobilization. The investment professional will be supporting the Regional Office of Asia in identifying and originating investment project opportunities and implementing them for scaling up climate resilient and green economy in our Asia Member countries.

The position holder will also play an important role in supporting the country investment projects and thus strengthening GGGI engagement in the countries. The incumbent will support especially in originating, designing and closing green investment projects in the context of implementing the GGGI strategy 2030. The position holder will be supporting investment mobilization projects while coordinating with relevant public and private stakeholders.

PURPOSE

• Support the identification and development of investment projects for the Asia Region.
• Support delivery of ongoing projects in the investment Pipeline.
• Research and compile case studies and other illustrative materials which give practical guidance and comparative experience on possible green investment projects to be shared with country teams.
• Provide technical input to deliver a portfolio of advisory services and investment mobilization under the guidance of the Regional Investment Leads, Senior investment members and the Regional Director.

ENGAGEMENT

The Senior Investment Associate applies knowledge of the project/portfolio lifecycle to identify and meet critical path milestones, and to implement tasks (including production of documents) in a timely and high-quality fashion for the processing or supervision of projects. He/she shall also build his/her understanding of GGGI project development methodology as guided by the Regional Office of Asia, Regional Director – Asia and in line with the country team and project team requirements.

DELIVERY

• Draft investment documentation and interpret complex term sheets under the guidance of senior staffs in the Asia Regional Office
• Implement comprehensive research and analysis to recommend compelling business cases for new potential opportunities
• Researches the investment flow from the MDBs and bilateral and multilateral agencies to GGGI member countries in Asia and apprises the ROA team members/management of the possible projects GGGI can provide to aid the fund flow.
• Identify new green investment projects drawn from the country programs, based on country needs, gaps, GGGI’s strategy, and strengths.
• Apply specialized finance skills to use assumptions in the creation of financial projections for renewable energy and green infrastructure assets.
• Organizes analytical work to ensure that deliverables against milestones are provided promptly
• Support the Regional Lead with go-to-market activities, including mapping, engagement, and negotiation with the investors.
• Collects and analyses project indicators for reporting to HQ main events such as the annual meeting and all staff meetings and to third parties and external stakeholders.
• Support Regional Lead in (pre-) feasibility assessments of green investment/infrastructure projects and programs.
• Support the development of relevant financing mechanisms and risk reduction instruments for the identified projects.
• Support development and sharing of knowledge products in the field of green investment project design and preparation.
• Provide technical advice to other staff and government counterparts on green investment projects and programs.
• Undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by the Investment Regional Lead and the ROA investment team.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in areas such as international business, business administration, corporate finance, or related field
• 4 years of substantive relevant experience in project development, impact investments, and/or investment appraisal in public or private sector organizations with a sound understanding of the project finance cycle or related areas.
• Experience and familiarity with sustainable banking initiatives and standards is an asset.
• Experience in Carbon accounting/pricing and Loss and damage would be a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel required.
• Verbal and written fluency in English

FUNCTIONAL

• Able to create and analyze financial models and financial statements.
• Experience conducting industry and market research and assisting in business development efforts.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: renewable energy, energy efficiency, urban and water infrastructure financing.
• Experience designing financial instruments for infrastructure project development/assessment/finance, and economic/financial analysis of infrastructure investment.
• Experience with project finance, private or public sector projects, and/or PPP transactions is a bonus.
• Experience with climate finance and investment banking is a plus.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with full knowledge of Excel functions.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support 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, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to take initiative where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.

Helping developing countries access finance remains a foremost priority, especially after the ratification of the Paris Agreement where countries have committed to implement their lower carbon development targets, in addition to meeting their Sustainable Development Goals. The total amount of capital required for countries to achieve the 1.5-degree stabilization target is $2.7 trillion annually by 2050. Public finance is not sufficient to meet these targets. GGGI’s GIS supports countries in bridging the green investment gap by developing bankable projects, national financing vehicles and risk-reducing instruments. Green Investment Services (GIS) delivers its work by:

• Developing a pipeline of bankable green growth projects.
• Performing the role of an arranger that is, designing and structuring commercially viable projects that attract appropriate finance, and getting them financed.
• Structuring financial solutions that blend public/ concessional finance and commercial/private finance 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.
• 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.