Economic and Finance Structuring Specialist

The Economic and Finance Structuring Specialist in the Department of Africa will support the development of a pipeline of investments in GCF climate impact areas by assessing macroeconomic data, financial instruments, and economic benefits. The role also involves supporting negotiation and restructuring activities of economic and financial substance in legal documents of Funded Activities, reporting to the Regional Director of the Department of Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support, as required, the appraisal of concept notes and funding proposals (financial, instruments and structures) and negotiation of Funded Activity Agreements.
• Provide financial and economic inputs into investment and assessment-related policy documents, appraisal guidance, reports and tools to sustain project/programme, or pipeline relevance to align with the organization mission.
• Tailor approaches for projects reflecting organizational priorities, resource availability, and responsiveness to changing client needs and operational improvements.
• Contribute to the development of sector-specific knowledge products, guidelines, tools, strategies and policies related to financial and economic analysis.
• Advise on project review and implementation, including on economic and financial analysis to maximize impact and to uphold project/programme relevance included but not limited to the financial instruments being utilized and provide recommendations on the financial structuring.
• Network with clients to build a solid support base for transformational projects sustaining project/programme assessment, development, and evolution.
• Coordinate, inform and negotiate with relevant external stakeholders as they access the Fund’s investment resources.
• Provide technical expertise in the assessment of economic and financial analysis of public sector projects and programmes, in coordination with the private sector facility as required.
• Optimize approaches and build consistency in project/programme outputs, implementation and assessment while introducing adaptive measures that support project/programme delivery.
• Facilitate the conception of tools and processes to evolve project quality and responsiveness of projects to evolving client needs and contexts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, sustainable development, climate policy, environmental sciences, law, or related fields; or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum nine (9) years of relevant work experience in project management/project finance with a focus in economic and financial analysis.
• Multi-sector experience in investments in any one or more of the following domains: (i) natural resources (ecosystems, land, forests, oceans/fresh water); (ii) well-being of people (livelihoods, food, health and water security); (iii) urban and built environment (urban, cities, resilient and climate adaptive infrastructure); and (iv) energy and industry.
• Experience in the financial sector is highly desirable.
• Experience in an international setting, and ability to work independently and take initiative in response to the Fund's needs.
• Track record working on African countries is an advantage.
• Strong competence and autonomy in the use of standard software programmes.
• Solutions driven mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders, communicate at various levels and maintain good working relationships.
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to articulate complex issues verbally and in writing in a concise manner.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Financing
• Economic Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Investment Analysis
• Natural Resources Investment
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Policy Development
• Environmental Sciences
• Financial Sector Experience
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Financial Instruments
• Economic Benefits Assessment
• Negotiation Support
• Legal Document Restructuring
• Business Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Standard Software Proficiency

Languages

English, French