• Application Deadline: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project Finance Officer-Climate Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Details

• Develop and execute project plans aimed at financing climate-related activities and climate-resilient infrastructure;


• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, private sector entities, and other domestic and global stakeholders, to mobilize support and resources for water resources and climate impact initiatives;


• Coordinate the investment activities of the Lagos Water Partnership (LWP) while following up with members of the Partnership on the investment portfolio towards water resources development and management in Lagos. 


• Identify funding sources for climate-related initiatives including public and private sources.


• Develop project proposals that attract climate funding for water resources and climate impact projects.


• Coordinate and prepare investment proposals for identified projects by the LWP and outside the LWP framework.


• Develop comprehensive project investment plans, including objectives, timelines, budget allocations, and resource requirements.

Requirements;

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's or advanced degree preferred in a field related to Accounting, Project Finanace, Green Finance, Climate Finnace or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project financing, accounting, economics, business management or finanace related background.


• Strong understanding of climate change issues, climate finance mechanisms, and sustainable development goals.


• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation for climate-related initiatives.


• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.


• Knowledge of environmental and social safeguards, compliance standards, and reporting requirements for climate finance projects.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement