Investment Analyst, Asia Regional Office

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

POSITION SUMMARY

GGGI seeks to recruit an investment official interested and passionate about working in the investment space, particularly to support our member countries with green finance mobilization. The investment professional will support the Regional Office of Asia in identifying and originating investment project opportunities and implementing them to scale up climate-resilient and green economy in our Asia Member countries.

The incumbent will play an important role in supporting Nepal CSA – KOICA investment project delivery and thus strengthening GGGI’s position in the delivery process. The incumbent will support especially in originating, designing, and closing green investment projects in the context of implementing the GGGI strategy 2030. The position holder will be supporting investment mobilization projects while coordinating with relevant public and private stakeholders.

PURPOSE

• Conducts socio-economic, statistical, market, and investment analyses for the development of climate smart value chains and trade opportunities relevant to agriculture, agroforestry, forestry, etc. providing timely, coherent outputs tailored for specialist
• Leads data collection, analyses, and stakeholder engagement to develop green business models targeting agri-business and environmental stakeholders in the Terai region – Nepal.
• Leads identification, data collection, analyses, engagement with stakeholders, and delivery of key outputs for mobilization of green investments through sustainable financing projects, setting up of the CSA Finance Facility, and supporting to manage the Challenge Fund under the KOICA program under the guidance of the Asia Regional Investment Lead.
• Support origination and development of sustainable finance and infrastructure investment projects for the Asia Region.
• Contribute directly to grow the Asia Investment pipeline and to deliver the IM target Y-O-Y.
• Research and compile case studies and other illustrative materials that give guidance and comparative experience on possible green investment projects to share with country teams.
• Provide technical input to deliver a portfolio of advisory services and investment mobilization under the guidance of the Regional Investment Lead, and the Regional Director for Asia.

ENGAGEMENT

The Investment Analyst applies knowledge of the project/portfolio lifecycle to identify and meet critical path milestones, and to implement tasks (including production of documents) in a timely and high-quality fashion for the processing or supervision of projects. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with ministries of finance and environment, local financial institutions, national development banks, international financial institutions, and international climate funds to originate and deliver sustainable finance programs. He/she shall also build his/her understanding of GGGI project development methodology as guided by the Regional Office of Asia, Regional Director – Asia and in line with the country team and project team requirements.

DELIVERY

• Lead investment program activities for the KOICA CSA program in Nepal and perform financial, economic, and regulatory analysis throughout project concept and design stages in collaboration with the country team and government/private sector counterparts; ensure that the project progresses to implementation/financing stage as required
• Provide analytical support in the identification and development of relevant financing mechanisms and risk reduction instruments to deliver the investment outcomes for the KOICA CSA program in Nepal
• Support the engagement with GGGI member countries on sustainable finance and green infrastructure investment workstreams, and actively support the Regional Investment Lead in originating a robust infrastructure and sustainable finance project pipeline
• Draft investment documentation and interpret complex term sheets under the guidance of senior staff in the Asia Regional Office. Implement research and analysis to recommend compelling business models and make investment cases for potential opportunities
• Conduct (pre) feasibility assessment of green investment/infrastructure projects and programs engaging all relevant stakeholders
• Perform financial, economic, and regulatory analysis throughout project concept and design stages in collaboration with the country teams and government counterparts; ensure that the project to progresses to the implementation/financing stage as required
• Researches the investment flow from the MDBs and bilateral and multilateral agencies to GGGI member countries in Asia and apprises the ROA team members/management of the possible projects GGGI can provide to aid the fund flow
• Identify new green investment projects drawn from the country programs, based on country needs, gaps, GGGI’s strategy, and strengths
• Support development and sharing of knowledge products in green investment project design and preparation.
• Provide technical advice to other staff and government counterparts on green investment projects and programs.
• Undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by the Investment Regional Lead and the ROA investment team.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced university degree in areas such as international business, business administration, corporate finance, or related field
• 4 years of substantive relevant experience in project development, impact investments, and/or investment appraisal in public or private sector organizations with a sound understanding of the project finance cycle or related areas.
• At least 2 years of international experience, living and working outside of their home country
• Experience and familiarity with sustainable banking initiatives and standards is an asset.
• Experience in Carbon accounting/pricing and Loss and damage would be a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel required.
• Verbal and written fluency in English

FUNCTIONAL

• Able to create and analyze financial models and financial statements.
• Experience conducting industry and market research and assisting in business development efforts.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: renewable energy, energy efficiency, urban and water infrastructure financing.
• Experience designing financial instruments for infrastructure project development/assessment/finance, and economic/financial analysis of infrastructure investment.
• Experience with project finance, private or public sector projects, and/or PPP transactions is a bonus.
• Experience with climate finance and investment banking is a plus.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with full knowledge of Excel functions.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Process and share information easily.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to take initiative where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Helping developing countries access finance remains a foremost priority, especially after the ratification of the Paris Agreement where countries have committed to implement their lower carbon development targets, in addition to meeting their Sustainable Development Goals. The total amount of capital required for countries to achieve the 1.5-degree stabilization target is $2.7 trillion annually by 2050. Public finance is not sufficient to meet these targets. GGGI’s GIS supports countries in bridging the green investment gap by developing bankable projects, national financing  vehicles and risk-reducing instruments. Green Investment Services (GIS) delivers its work by:

•  Developing a pipeline of bankable green growth projects.
• Performing the role of an arranger that is, designing and structuring commercially viable projects that attract appropriate finance, and getting them financed.
• Structuring financial solutions that blend public/ concessional finance and commercial/private finance to reduce risk and consequently help position public and private parties with commercially viable project structures.
• Designing innovative financial mechanisms often in the form of funds and instruments that reduce and possibly mitigate risks and overcome other barriers specific to green growth.
• Establishing dedicated vehicles (National Financing Vehicles) capable of blending international and domestic sources of capital for financing green growth.
• Prioritizing projects and instruments that are impactful and are catalytic, i.e. they mitigate risk sufficiently to pave the way for private investment in the sector.
• Integrating social and environmental considerations into projects, valuing, and monetizing natural assets where possible, and
• Advising partner countries on the development of their investment plans.