CSAES - Postdoctoral Researcher - Financial Mechanisms for Climate Action
MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Maroc
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review on climate finance mechanisms in the Global South.
- Review and assess financial mechanisms that drive climate actions in the Global South, offering a nuanced understanding of their effectiveness.
- Conduct an in-depth study of business models and investment opportunities aligned with climate-resilient and nature-positive food systems, including assessing their fit for the carbon markets and/or similar mechanisms.
- Conduct an in-depth study on actionable investment channels (including carbon markets) and provide insights to improve their effectiveness in Africa.
- Play a crucial role in developing and writing grant proposals to secure funding for innovative financial mechanisms.
- Efficiently coordinate activities with fellow team members within the CFP, fostering collaboration and synergy. Participate actively in the training and supervising visitors, interns, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteer workers as needed.
- Ph.D. in Economics, finance, business management or related fields.
- Background in agronomy, forestry, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, or related areas is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of global initiatives and climate agreements, e.g. SBTI and ESG taxonomies.
- Experience with agrifood investment is a plus.
- Capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Capacity to initiate and manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Superior communication skills, including a demonstrated record of presentations to professional organizations and publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Proven supervisory skills and interest in mentoring students and other personnel.
- Aptitude for teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative work that transcends disciplinary boundaries.
- Excellent English proficiency.
- The ability to understand French is desirable.
- Organizational dexterity and proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple goals.
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
- Energetic, motivated, and proactive.
- Competitive salary.
- Life & medical insurance.
- Retirement benefits.
- Maternity leave, paid vacations.
- Work in teams with internationally prominent professors.
- Pathway to developing an academic career.
- Support for international research conference participation.
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