Climate Finance Advisor (Internal Designation: Climate Change Advisor)

• Develop and implement activities that aim to mobilise public and commercial finance for climate adaptation from diverse sources such as international donors, public institutions in India, commercial banks, cooperative banks, philanthropic sources, foundations and microfinance institutions.
• Manage relevant GIZ processes independently, including procurement, contract management, invoicing, reporting, business development and quality assurance.
• Represent GIZ at conferences, workshops, technical working groups and high-level stakeholder engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with development partners, private sector actors and relevant market participants.
• Develop new approaches and financing mechanisms to mobilise finance for selected climate adaptation initiatives, solutions and technologies.
• Participate in the CAFRI III planning and project management as part of the NABARD component.
• Monitor and analyse policy, regulatory and market developments related to climate adaptation finance in India.

• Facilitate efforts to increase the flow of public and private finance towards climate adaptation by engaging government institutions, financial institutions, development partners, commercial and cooperative banks, philanthropic organisations, foundations and other financing entities.
• Conceptualise and support innovative financial instruments, investment models and financing pathways that enable the implementation and scale-up of climate-resilient initiatives, technologies and enterprises.
• Establish and nurture strategic collaborations with national and international development organisations, financial institutions, private sector stakeholders, investors and other relevant actors to strengthen the climate adaptation financing ecosystem.
• Track and assess developments in policies, regulations, financial markets and emerging investment trends relevant to climate adaptation finance in India and translate these insights into strategic recommendations and project interventions.
• Contribute to the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of CAFRI III, with a particular focus on the NABARD component, ensuring effective alignment among project objectives, partner priorities and emerging opportunities for climate-resilient finance.
• Represent GIZ in relevant national and international forums, conferences, consultations, technical committees and high-level meetings, while facilitating dialogue and coordination among key stakeholders.
• Ensure effective execution of assigned GIZ processes, including procurement, commissioning and contract management, financial and invoice processing, reporting, quality assurance and compliance with organisational requirements.
• Identify emerging opportunities for new partnerships, programmes and financing initiatives and contribute to the development of scalable approaches that can accelerate investment in climate adaptation.

• As deemed essential by the manager and the organization

• Master/ Post graduate degree in areas like Agri-Business, Finance, Economics, Policy and Planning, Management or equivalent with specialisation in financing.
• 5-10 years of experience in business related function in Banks/Financials Institutions/ investment banking. Functions can be loan syndication, credit analysis, debt markets, financing, re-financing etc.
• Sectoral skills in FI space are mandatory. and Exposure to environment and social sectors and experience of working on economic planning and policy, green taxonomy, agriculture and sustainable finance is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, and capacity to produce clear and concise reports in English, as well as key documents such as specific ToR in the areas of activity of this project.
• Strong project management, planning and coordination skills, with the ability to deliver a complex project effectively and under tight deadlines.
• Work style characterized by self-organization and team-oriented communication.
• Excellent, proactive professional communication (both in English and Hindi), networking and interpersonal skills; strong diplomatic and negotiation/ counselling skills.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• GIZ supports Work-Life Balance.
• GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

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