Senior Program Assistant, Green Investment Services

PURPOSE

The Senior Program Assistant provides invaluable support to the GIS team under the guidance of the Managing Director by assisting in the development of business cases and preparing investment documentation, evaluating project opportunities to assess their strengths and weaknesses, and conducting preliminary reviews of financial instruments. The role also includes exploring new practice areas to foster innovation in green investments. Additionally, the Assistant is instrumental in maintaining organized processes by managing information, conducting desk research, coordinating itineraries, and documenting key workflows. Through effective communication with partners, the Assistant ensures seamless coordination and enhanced project execution.  

ENGAGEMENT

The Senior Program Assistant will:

• Support project development by assisting the Managing Director in developing business cases and preparing investment documentation, analyzing project opportunities, and evaluating potential financial instruments.
• Facilitate strategic analysis by providing detailed analyses of projects and their sponsors to inform strategic decision-making, ensuring that insights align with GGGI’s goals.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement by managing communications and coordinate meetings with stakeholders, maintaining effective partnerships and supporting project progress.
• Offer backup support for essential administrative tasks, proactively assisting in the smooth operation of the GIS team during peak times or as needed.

DELIVERY

In terms of delivery, the Senior Program Assistant will:

• Assist in gathering and organizing data for the development of new green investment projects. Help identify necessary project inputs and needs based on GGGI’s strategic directives and country-specific requirements.
• Support the identification and preliminary assessment of potential financing mechanisms and risk mitigation strategies under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to the preparation and initial analysis of (pre)feasibility studies for green investment and infrastructure projects by collecting relevant data and engaging with stakeholders.
• Assist in performing basic financial, economic, and regulatory analysis by providing research support and data compilation in collaboration with country teams and government counterparts.
• Help ensure that project support activities are conducted efficiently and comply with GGGI’s standards. Assist in maintaining project documentation and filing systems.
• Assist in visualizing project documentation, including developing PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate project findings and statuses to stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing and documenting meetings and workshops, ensuring all logistics are handled and materials are prepared.
• Assist in monitoring project implementation to ensure adherence to GGGI’s rules and guidelines and provide support during internal and external audits or reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in areas such as finance, business administration, international business or economic, environmental study, policy study, social sciences or commerce disciplines or related fields.  Advanced university degree in a related field is a plus.
• Preferred minimum 1 to 3 years of working experience with understanding of climate & green finance.
• Experience in accessing and structuring finance for climate investments.
• Excellent command of English; other language proficiencies are plus.
• Experience in International Organizations will be an asset.
• Understanding in establishing structures for financial mechanisms/facility is a plus.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/senior-program-assistant-green-investment-services-575955.html