Public Finance Senior Officer (Re-advertised)
Global Green Growth Institute
- Lima
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Workstream 1: Building the institutional capacity of Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Environment, and the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds Administrators (SBS) to integrate environmental, social and climate change considerations into public debt instruments, financial planning and regulation.
- Workstream 2: Greening Peru’s private banking sector.
- Workstream 3: Developing a strategic framework for low-carbon, climate-resilient public-private partnerships (PPPs).
- Workstream 4: Accelerating access to the Green Climate Fund.
- Advance and coordinate the delivery of climate and sustainable finance activities, including:Strengthening of Peru´s institutional capacity to access international climate finance;
- Technical assistant to public and private actors on the design of thematic bonds and debt for nature swaps;
- Technical assistance to local financial institutions to integrate environmental and social standards into their processes, procedures, and instruments to increase the availability of green finance for private sector-led low-carbon projects;
- Integrating environmental, social and climate change considerations into public-private partnership (PPP) processes and projects, among other proposed instruments coordinated with the MEF.
- Lead GGGI investments projects cycle, including origination, evaluation, structuring, negotiating, and financial advisory until financial close of transactions;
- Development of concept notes and funding proposals for international climate funds, including the Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund and Global Environment Facility;
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Government of Peru’s, GCF’s and GGGI’s processes and systems, including procurement, HR, monitoring and reporting commitments.
- Lead the engagement with the Government of Peru;
- Lead the establishment of and periodic engagement with the program steering committee;
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Ministry of Economy of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Environment and local financial institutions, national development banks, international financial institutions and international climate funds;
- Engage with financial regulators to influence finance policy development and decision making;
- Assisting the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Environment in the design of sustainable public finance instruments, including GSSS bonds and debt for nature swaps; among other instruments defined with the General Direction of International Economic, Competition and Productivity Affairs;
- Developing concept notes and funding proposals for the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility and Adaptation Fund coordinated with the General Direction of International Economic, Competition and Productivity Affairs;
- Delivering capacity building to local financial institutions for the development of green credit lines and environmental and social management systems; including developing of Sustainable Finance Training Program.
- Preparing awareness raising material and presentation on sustainable finance mechanisms and instruments and disseminating these among key government stakeholders via bilateral virtual meetings;
- Evaluate, analyze, and report on economic and financial environment and related matters requested by the General Directorate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Economics or other related fields;
- Preferably an advanced degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Sustainable Development, or other relevant fieldPreferably 9 years of professional experience on public finance, preferably at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Central Bank, or other institutions;
- Preferably 3 years of experience in sustainable finance, for example thematic bonds, green credit/loans, debt for nature/climate swaps, climate funds, climate-smart PPPs, etc.Understanding of multilateral organizations´ operational modalities, systems, risks, and limitations, particularly within the Peruvian context is a plus.
- Exceptionally organized with excellent prioritization skills.
- Proficient communication skills, in written and oral, both in English and Spanish is required.
- Must be a Peruvian citizen, or a foreigner holding a valid Work Visa
- Exceptional analytical skills, alongside strong synthesis skills
- Leadership, teamwork and creative problem-solving abilities
- Able to pick up and assimilate relevant information quickly and easily. Learns new tasks rapidly. Responds swiftly and appropriately. Can think on their feet in rapidly changing environments.
- Seeks opportunities to improve outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas of improvement.
- Capacity to deliver high-quality deliverables, understanding the counterparts’ needs, limitations and capacities.
- Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful circumstances.
- Attention to detail, quality control and strong organizational abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish are essential for this position.
- Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
- Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
- Process and share information easily.
- Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
- Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
- Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge.