Senior Analyst, CLIC

at  Climate Policy Initiative

POSITION SUMMARY

CPI is recruiting for a Senior Analyst position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to CPI’s work in climate finance for agrifood systems, specifically by conducting analytical work related to the ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC)’s Agrifood Investment Connector
Reporting to the CLIC Connector Manager, the CLIC Senior Analyst will be responsible for overall leadership and knowledge management of the Connector impact work, in close coordination with the CLIC Manager, the Connector Manager, analysts and independent consultant.
You will need to quickly develop a solid understanding of the CPI and CLIC mission in the climate finance for agrifood systems space as well as the CPI/CLIC stakeholders and partners that drive it. You will also be asked to forge partnerships with organisations including government officials, investors, funders, agribusiness accelerators, deal rooms and relevant technical assistance (TA) programs in emerging and developing economies.
CPI offers an inspiring work environment that rewards independent thinking, collaboration, and pragmatic problem solving. The Senior Analyst will work in close cooperation with a range of international partners from the agrifood policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams across the globe. You will gain exposure to a wide array of stakeholders in the agriculture and food systems climate investment space whilst drawing on the CPI world class technical teams focused on scaling-up and accelerating finance for agriculture and food systems globally.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Analyst will be assigned primary duties including, but not limited to those outlined below:

• Hold primary responsibility for coordinating the climate and nature risk and impact assessment work conducted under the CLIC Connector, including knowledge management, ongoing development of guidance on climate and nature impact assessment methodologies and tools e.g GHG accounting, lifecycle assessment etc.
• Lead the team of analysts and consultants working with agribusiness cohorts to assess climate and nature impacts, and advise agribusinesses on how to integrate those in their investors’ pitch decks.
• Develop, manage, and implement complex analytical and research approaches, assignments and analytical projects.
• Lead the writing and editing of high-quality research products, including full reports, executive summaries, briefs, blogs, and presentations. Produce high-quality materials that are fit for purpose and on time and within budget.
• Provide substantial inputs to the CLIC wider strategy, as well as workplans to reflect emerging trends in the field as well as members ambitions and/or agribusinesses’ needs.
• Train, manage and provide guidance to junior staff on professional work practices and lead by example.
• Engage partners, members, agribusinesses and investors in research and analysis collaborations and to ensure coordination and to boost the effectiveness and relevance of the Connector’s offering related to impact and risk assessment. This includes understanding what relevant funders/partners are assessing/measuring, as well as their views on the CLIC Connector’s climate and nature impact assessment methodologies.
• Supporting relevant funders/partners in adopting CLIC Connector’s climate and nature impact assessment methodologies, e.g. through active engagements, conducting webinars etc.
• Support agribusinesses in their grant applications, e.g. reviewing proposals. Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe as needed as well as with independent consultants.
• Determine resourcing needs and, in close coordination with the CLIC Manager and the Connector Manager, lead the recruitment of external consultants for specific tasks associated with the Connector impact assessment work.