Expertise France recherche un(e) Spécialiste de la mobilisation du financement vert à Colombo au Sri Lanka.
The EU Green Recovery Facility seeks to use the current economic crisis as an opportunity to support Sri Lanka towards a more sustainable growth trajectory. The ultimate goal would entail achieving a green (and blue) economy that is circular, carbon neutral, and socially inclusive; which, not only, would be more respectful of biodiversity resources and socio-economic/demographic context, but would also provide much needed macroeconomic stability.
In this context, the project would harness policy experiences and knowledge from the EU (e.g. the European Green Deal), along national and regional ones, to contribute to the inclusive green recovery (medium term) and transition (long term) of the Sri-Lankan economy and society.
Sri-Lankan based stakeholders point out the abundance of policy instruments, but regret the lack of implementation of these given policies.
In this context, the Project would more specifically support the mainstreaming of IGE challenges and objectives in the Sri Lankan policy landscape, as well as the facilitation of bringing IGE policy to action by contributing to the following specific objectives (SO):
- SO1: Support the development and implementation of inclusive national green, blue and sustainable public policies, with participation of women and men in all their diversity.
- SO2: Improve the business and investment climate in view of promoting an inclusive circular economy (both green and blue).
- SO3: Increase accessibility and availability to green and sustainable finance.
The specific objectives are designed to complement each other at different levels of implementation, considering the needs emerging from the current context in the country. Together, these three specific objectives should contribute to address Sri Lanka’s challenges for effective IGE policy reform and implementation. The Project should perform a catalytic function on several sides – public sector as well as private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs) – as designed via SO1 to SO3.
Education
Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Environment, Development Economics, Business Administration or equivalent. Any other profile in line with the tasks to be performed can also be considered.
A Master’s degree would be a strong asset.
Proven Experience
- At least 6 years of overall experience in the following fields: International Cooperation, NGOs and/or Consultancy.
- At least 3 years of overall experience in Sustainable Development.
- At least 4 years of experience in the formulation of proposals for and implementation of Green/Sustainable projects.
- Experience working in close collaboration with governmental institutions for the development (including gap analysis) and implementation of activities.
- Experience working with Development Partners, in particular with EDFIs.
- Experience in leading capacity building programmes and/or activities is a strong asset.
- Experience in structuring sustainable finance operations blended and not blended (bonds issuance, credit lines, equity investments, etc.) is a strong asset.
- Experience working with emerging markets is a strong asset.
- Experience in South Asia is an asset.
- Experience working with Green vertical funds (GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, etc.) is an asset.
- Experience in engaging with senior management in the Finance Industry to advocate for the development of ESG/impact investment strategies and operations is an asset.
Qualification and skills
- Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory.
- Professional working proficiency in French is an asset.
- Knowledge of the EU Sustainable Finance Strategy, Green Financing Taxonomy and related policies is an asset.
- Strong teamwork skills, initiative, organizational skills and autonomy.
- Ability to communicate well and reach out, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including with high level policy makers.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Rigor and ability to write in a clear, precise and concise manner.
- Personal qualities: analytical and conceptual skills, independent and objective thinking, strong interpersonal skills (e.g. discretion, empathy, inclusiveness, and sensitivity), high personal integrity and professionalism, good organisational and coordination skills.
- Results and solution-oriented.
- Strong ability to build, foster and maintain relationships and partnerships.
Deadline to apply: 10/10/2023 – 11:59 pm (Paris time). Expertise France reserves the right to select a candidate before this date.