Deadline: 3 March 2016
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Green Investment Specialist in Seoul, South Korea.
The Green Investment Specialist will provide financial expertise to contribute to the development, structuring and implementation of investment and technical assistance projects and funds.
GGGI is dedicated to supporting the transition of GGGI Member countries towards a green growth model by developing and implementing strategies that simultaneously achieve poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Green Investment Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Work closely with GGGI project managers; conduct financial modeling, structuring, business modeling and investment plans, and (pre) feasibility study for infrastructure investment.
- Conduct policy and market research in the areas of green cities and infrastructure such as energy, water, waste/wastewater, transport sectors.
- Work with other project team members to conduct financial analyses for other projects on an as needed basis.
- Draft project related documentation; finalize the terms and conditions of GGGI’s support. Contribute to the operational documents and provide support for internal processing, and coordinate across project components with other team members.
- Contribute and conduct analysis of financial viability of projects before they are taken on board by GIS for further development.
- Advice on the viability of GIS projects carried out, including in terms of financial and economic sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in areas such as international business, economics with further financial / economics training (Masters in Finance, MBA or equivalent), urban/civil engineering.
- Relevant experience, with sound understanding of finance.
- Ability to develop and read financial models and balance sheets.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: renewable energy, cities and the financing of cities, design of financial instruments, infrastructure project development/assessment/finance, and economic/financial analysis of infrastructure investment.
- Experience with project finance, private or public sector projects, and/ or in PPP transactions is a bonus.
- Experience with climate finance and investment banking is a huge plus.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills, with full knowledge of excel functions.
- Hands-on project management experience, an ability to efficiently manage a large number of activities simultaneously and to navigate through complex environments.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Oral and written fluency in English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit GGGI.
