SUSTAINABLE FINANCE SENIOR OFFICER, ASIA

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE SENIOR OFFICER, ASIA Location: HQ, Sri Lanka, or PhilippinesCity: Seoul, Colombo, ManilaContract Type: StaffGrade: X9Salary scale: International ScaleEnd date of appointment: 31 December 2028Deadline: 24/11/2025Job Reference: RP26-2 Introduction: 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. GGGI has a rapidly expanding sustainable finance portfolio, especially on green, social and sustainable (GSS) bonds, having supported GSS bond issuances exceeding USD 6.5 billion. GGGI has entered into a partnership with the European Commission (EC) to deliver technical assistance under the framework of the EU Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) in 2024. Context Under the framework of the GGBI, GGGI is tasked to promote the development of green bond markets by accompanying first‑time issuers in EU partner countries across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Southeast Asia (SEA) and Sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) to enter the green bond market. GGGI is to support a minimum of fifteen (15) issuers from low‑ and middle‑income countries throughout the issuance of green bonds, mobilizing at least USD 3 billion and yielding significant environmental and economic benefits, including a reduction of emissions equivalent to 130 million tons of CO₂e, the sustainable management of 300 000 hectares of forest, the creation of 250 000 green jobs and enhancing the climate change resilience of 2 million beneficiaries. Activities Are Organized Under 4 Outputs Outcome 1: Thematic Bond Markets are Scaled up Workstream 1: Horizontal Capacity‑Building and Awareness Programme Workstream 2: Transaction‑Based Technical Assistance Output 1.1: Country‑level capacity building to public and private actors on Green Bonds pre‑ and post‑issuance processes, requirements and steps delivered Output 1.2: Awareness raising material and case studies disseminated Output 1.3: Green Bond pre‑issuance support delivered to potential issuers Output 1.4: Green Bond post‑issuance support delivered to issuers Position Summary The Sustainable Finance Senior Officer will coordinate the GGGI‑GGBI Asia Portfolio, responsible for the identification and engagement of prospective issuers, accompany them throughout the pre‑ and post‑issuance process, including stakeholder engagement (regulators, arrangers, underwriters, stock exchanges, investors, guarantors), green bond framework development, green project pipeline development, roadshow organization and delivery, second‑party opinion negotiation, development of impact reporting. The Senior Officer will maintain Asia GGBI portfolio budget oversight and portfolio management responsibilities. Purpose The Senior Officer will be the project’s second‑highest technical expert, expected to take the lead on the development of pre‑ and post‑issuance processes with minimal support from external consultants. The role will support at least 12 green bond issuances over a period of 4 years, work closely with Sustainable Finance Officers across the region, supervise a Sustainable Finance Associate, and maintain a double reporting line to the GGBI Project Manager and Asia Regional Director. Engagement Support engagement with GGGI member countries on sustainable finance and green investment workstreams. Map and engage with potential green bond issuers, secure mandate letters to activate GGGI‑GGBI technical assistance. Build and maintain strong relationships with ministries of finance and environment, local financial institutions, national development banks, international financial institutions and international climate funds. Map, identify and engage with potential green bond issuers, stock exchanges, SPO providers and relevant industry actors. Build and maintain a network of partner Second Party Opinion providers, Stock Exchanges, partner Arrangers, institutional investors, prospective issuers. Delivery Develop issuers’ Green Bond Frameworks, including use of proceeds, project identification and selection process, proceeds management, monitoring and reporting. Deliver capacity building to prospective issuers via workshops, webinars and bilateral engagement to build awareness and capacity. Negotiate with Second Party Opinion providers to secure positive evaluation of issuers’ green bond framework. Accompany issuers in investor roadshows to respond to potential investor questions. Assist issuers in screening, identifying, prioritizing and selecting eligible green projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Economy, Finance, Public Administration, Social Science, or other related fields. An advanced degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, International Affairs or other relevant field is valued. Preferably 9 years of professional experience in sustainable finance. Minimum of two (2) years of living and working outside your country of nationality. Prior experience with green, social, or sustainable bonds is required. Familiarity with national and international taxonomies (e.g., EU taxonomy, Climate Bond Initiative) is strongly preferred. Experience and familiarity with sustainable finance and sustainable banking standards is an asset. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; essential for this position. Functional Exceptional analytical and synthesis skills. Leadership, teamwork and creative problem‑solving abilities. Quick learner, responds swiftly and appropriately in rapidly changing environments. Excellent ability to multi‑task and prioritize under stressful circumstances. Attention to detail, quality control and strong organizational abilities. Corporate Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values. Promote a 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. Lead where needed and provide solutions to project‑level challenges. Working Conditions \The Sustainable Finance Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI's International Position Scale. For X9 grade, the base salary starts from USD 77,904 with an expatriate benefit upon eligibility. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary toward retirement plan/long‑term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance covering dental and vision. GGGI is committed to a flexible work environment that accommodates diverse life‑cycle challenges, supporting staff to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments. Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of any specific area of work involving direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. #J-18808-Ljbffr