Job Description

About the role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic Associate to join our Nature programme, supporting our emerging international work. As a key member of the Institute’s growing nature team, you will be working specifically international nature markets. This is a newly created team, working on a funded project of work, to support COP15 signatories to understand and implement models and markets that unlock private sector capital into nature restoration and conservation and help them meet their Target 19 commitments. You will gain exposure to a range of stakeholders including policy makers, project developers and the private sector across multiple countries.

This role will be part of a three-person team within the broader nature team.

This is an exciting role for someone who has already gained relevant experience within the international development and/or environmental or sustainable finance sectors, looking to continue a career in the emerging area of nature-based investing and natural capital.

The Institute’s nature team is in growth mode and as such this role would suit a versatile project manager who is focused on timely delivery. You are expected to have some stakeholder management skills and strong research and writing skills.

You will be expected to grow your project management and stakeholder management skills and be confident in taking initiatives to manage relationships with potential and existing partners. Ability to co-ordinate multiple projects will be important, and you must be comfortable working in a flexible way. You will grow your expertise in selected areas regarding the content and structure of nature-based revenue models. You will manage one junior role with possibly short-term consultants to oversee from time to time.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include organising stakeholder convening, undertaking research and analysis, developing content, and managing sub-projects autonomously.

In this role you will rapidly gain a wide range of skills and experience in a fast- paced and exciting environment. Collaboration with industry, government, civil society and academia internationally is a key element of this role and we are looking for team members who will thrive in a dynamic environment where creative thinking, communication and time management skills are essential.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Undertaking research and analysis – including report, articles, blogs writing.
Leading sub-projects as needed and ensure timely delivery of the agreed deliverables and tasks.
Increasing your expertise specific areas related to nature revenue models and investment opportunities and become the team’s experts for these set areas.
Representing the team and its projects at external events.
Collaborating with stakeholders across financial services, industry, academia and government.
Being a team player who is proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Manage junior role(s) within the team and/or external consultants as needed.

You need to have:

At least 4 years’ relevant experience.
A postgraduate degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Strong organisation and project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects / tasks.
An ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, logically tackle problems and set priorities for yourself and others.
High attention to detail and strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Experience working in multicultural settings (including internships and volunteering).
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with broad range of stakeholders from various sectors and geographies.
Ability to distil and interpret complex information into clear and concise outputs and relate findings to team objectives.
The ability to be adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile, start-up environment.
A genuine passion for the natural environment.

Desirable:

Procurement/contract management experience.
Budget management experience.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

If this sounds like you:

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short cover letter (of no more than one page). Your cover letter should include details of:

your relevant work / educational experience
how you meet the broader requirements of the role.

CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 7th October 2024. Please submit your application to recruitment@gfi.green

Please note:

If you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship in order to continue working here, you should think carefully before applying.

The Green Finance Institute is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. If you are invited to interview and need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

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