DAI Global Country Lead for the Greening Financial Systems Technical Assistance Programme Jobs in Nigeria
Background:
The European Investment Bank is the European Union climate bank. The EIB has set ambitious targets to exceed 50% of its lending activity by 2025 supporting climate action and environmental sustainability, with a €1 trillion investment leverage. This investment is aligned with the Paris Agreement and the sustainable finance principles, addressing climate-related financial risks but also harnessing opportunities related to a greener future.
EIB also recognises the need to strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable regions across the world, working with financial institutions and regulators. The introduction of climate action in the financial sector is critical in accelerating and building resilience in the deployment of climate investment.
Scope of Work
Requested services
Country TA Operations Relationships Manager
Country Level Oversight for Components 1 and 2
GFS TA Reporting and Continuous Improvement Processes
Contribute to the development of capacity and knowledge building activities, as requested by the implementation team leads, including training programs, on-line training courses, written materials and presentations, among others.
GFS TA Communications and Visibility Planning.
Expected results
The Country Lead will serve as the primary focal point for implementation and oversight of Country TA Operations sub-assignments. This key role within the GFS TA implementation framework provides in-country leadership and representation, as well as support, additionally serving as a linkage point between the global GFS Implementation Team (key experts and technical leads) and through the coordination with other non-key experts involved in Country TA Operations.
Deliverables
GFS TA Global Activities:
Provide guidance and market intelligence in the country, supporting decision-making to the PMT and KEs in defining entry points and opportunities for engagement with financial institutions and regulators, under the two Components of the GFS TA.
Assure leadership and representation of the GFS TA in fora and initiatives that could foster synergies and collaboration.
Country TA Operations Pre-Implementation:
Provide feedback and insight to the Lead KE and Technical Leads with respect to the proposed TA TOR for sub-assignments, and as feasible, on the profiles of potential non-key experts identified in the recruitment process. The Country Lead may also recommend local non-key experts to the GFS global implementation team, however, it should be understood that recommendation does not guarantee selection or contracting.
Launch of Country TA Operations, in close coordination with the Lead KE and the EIB representatives/office, whenever it is possible. Organize and schedule in-country meetings with GFS beneficiaries and with TA sub-assignment teams. The Country Lead is expected to be an active participant in weekly meetings, as these largely contribute to the development of business relationships and cross-fertilization across TA sub-assignment teams and with the global GFS implementation team.
Country TA Operations Implementation:
The Country Lead will collaborate with the global GFS implementation team, to include regular check-in calls with the Lead Key Expert and, as needed, with the Technical Leads. It is anticipated that the Country Lead and Lead KE will speak on a biweekly basis during the first twelve months of implementation, shifting to a monthly call as TA sub-assignment progresses. At the discretion of the Country Lead and Lead KE, regular calls may occur on a weekly basis if needed, and additional contact is encouraged whenever the Country Lead identifies issues that should be brought to the attention of the global GFS implementation team.
Organize and facilitate quarterly Country Project Steering Groups (CPSG) which may be virtual, in-person, and/or hybrid, that bring together members of the global GFS implementation team (Lead KE, Technical Leads), TA sub-assignment team leads, and relevant EIB stakeholders. This last constituency is likely to include EIB loan officers and Country representatives, but the specific invited EIB participants will be communicated by the EIB GFS Programme Manager to and through the Lead Key, in advance of the first quarterly CPSG. The Country Lead, in coordination with the Lead KE, will develop agendas for the CPSG meetings and prepare/oversee the preparation of minutes after the conclusion of each meeting.
Language
All written material and oral presentations and discussions shall be made in the English
language unless otherwise agreed
The Country Lead will have:
An understanding of both the national and international green and climate finance landscape, including an understanding of the state of implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), how national commitments before the Paris Agreement are tracked, and how financial institutions currently approach, and/or which financial institutions are active with respect to, climate action, climate risk management and green finance.
Awareness of national green and climate finance initiatives that fit within the GFS Programme and the ability to reach country representatives of those initiatives when and as needed to carry out the functions of the Country Lead role. Understanding and knowledge of climate finance reporting platforms, tools, and methodologies to track progress on climate action.
A general understanding of climate risk management, stress tests, and scenario building, as well as experience in supporting reporting under the TCFD, IFRS, and other standards for climate risk disclosures and reporting.
Proven capacities in efficient coordination and oversight of complex and simultaneous project activities. Ability to provide guidance and oversight to small teams including when such teams are working remotely.
Experience in designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and presentations for diverse stakeholder groups, preferably with an emphasis on financial system stakeholders.
Understanding of financial markets, commercial bank operations, and key elements of credit analysis, particularly with regards to ESG due diligence, and climate finance. Knowledge of the activities and programs of national development banks and specialized public sector lending institutions, and the activities, products, and services of domestic financial institutions, especially with respect to the use of green credit lines.
Capacity to provide strategic and executive insight, including the assessment of promising coordination and synergies with other programs operating in parallel to the GFS TA Programme.
Qualifications and skills required:
A master’s degree in financial management, business administration, sciences, environmental economics, climate change, economics, econometrics, international relations, or other relevant advanced degree.
Preferably 15 years, at least 10 years of experience in serving the financial sector, with proven experience in climate, credit, and market risk management, development and use of green, climate, and blended finance approaches and tools, reporting and standards, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices.
Specific professional experience:
Proven experience with institutional and capacity development in the climate change and climate finance sector, including green and climate transactions, standards, and reporting.
Experience in working with regulated financial institutions with respect to green and climate finance, SME finance, strategies, policies, product development, and/or general approaches to targeted lending and risk management.
Experience working in/with bilateral/multilateral programs; ideally including practical knowledge of the EU climate taxonomy, international climate and impact reporting standards, and knowledge of relevant investment stakeholders in the field of climate change, environment, and/or climate finance.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Proficiency with basic office applications, including MS Office.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, including the ability to integrate feedback from team members and stakeholders.
Language skills: Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their CV to [email protected] on or before the Friday 18th August 2023 using Country Team Lead as the subject of the email.
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