INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

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POSITION SUMMARY

The GGGI UAE Country Program (CP) is pleased to open applications for the Sustainable Finance & ESG Officer position. Under the supervision of the UAE Country Representative (CR), this role, based in GGGI’s UAE Office in Dubai within the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, mainly involves developing and implementing ESG and sustainable finance related activities in the UAE. Additionally, this role involves creating new partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the UAE and supporting the development of resource mobilization opportunities.
The Sustainable Finance & ESG Officer will be responsible for managing a comprehensive range of activities and monitoring functions related to the sustainable finance and ESG efforts in the UAE country office. These responsibilities include leading the development of projects and initiatives, leading the efforts of implementation and delivery on the relevant areas, leading research/analysis-based advisory work, providing technical inputs to the development, delivery and assessment of work programs; organizing activities across green growth planning, capacity building and country-specific knowledge development for effective result delivery under biannual/annual program plans; maintaining effective program reporting and communication internally and externally in line with GGGI corporate policies, standards and protocols.
The Sustainable Finance & ESG Officer will play a critical role in advancing the sustainable finance and ESG efforts within the UAE Program. The primary role of the Officer is maintaining high standard delivery on the relevant technical areas and in line with GGGI standards and values.

REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Climate Change/Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Management, International Development or any discipline related to the assignment
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; experience in the Gulf region is a plus.
• Work experience in an international organization, and/or in an English-speaking work environment will be an important advantage,
• Experience in public policy or project management is an asset; direct experience in green growth/climate policy projects in developing countries will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of GGGI’s focus areas
• Knowledge of global issues and initiatives in the area of climate finance, climate change, green growth, sustainable development; green jobs are a plus
• Understanding of financing mechanisms for projects and experience in market assessments and cost/benefit analysis, resource mobilization will be a plus.
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English; Arabic will be a plus

The Sustainable Finance & ESG Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Ensure efficient sustainable finance and ESG activities implementation, financial management, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Support partnerships development and resource mobilization activities, in the fields of sustainable finance and ESG.
• Engage in strategic planning, risk management, and knowledge sharing across regional and global teams.
• Provide ad hoc support to the government partner as requested.